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Why is Die Hard so f*%king good?

by Rossatron

What makes Die Hard (1988) such an incredible action film? In this video essay, Rossatron demonstrates how the greatness of the film lies in its memorable characters, masterful use of locations and McTiernan’s talent for constructing action sequences.

 

Die Hard

Directed by

John McTiernan
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