DIE HARD (1988) FIRST TIME WATCHING - MOVIE REACTION - BOOM! 

We hope you enjoy this Reaction Video. Spoiler alert - we loved it! It is still one of the best action films ever made! Great quality filmmaking, amazing protagonist and antagonist, but also has heart - all down to the excellent script! We will leave the debate on whether it's Christmas film or not for the comments! But did anyone else spot the significance of the gold watch ? Apart from famous line, our favourite was "Listen fast. This is a party line, and the neighbour's got itchy trigger fingers."

Damn Alan Rickman is so amazing. RIP brother

I absolutely love your sons sweet nature and his calm assessment of the more difficult scenes.

100 % one of the best Christmas movies of all time. Anyone who says its not is beyond help

A little violence and sweary .. “That’s Fine!”😂👍

Bruce Willis recently officially cleared that up saying it was indeed a Christmas film. 😂

did our young MAN not question the dirty wife beater before filming?? How did you get away with it? Tell him LOGAN makes it cool AF....... BTW....you're a great dad. my dad was just like you. please keep making this content.....please. please. please

You will also LOVE Galaxy Quest with Alan Rickman. It is a comedy that is based on the Star Trek series. It is like a love letter to S.T.

I'm loving you guys dressing up as the characters so fun!!! Such a classic action film, Alan Rickman steals the show, if you haven't seen Robin Hood Prince Of Theives I highly recommend it, Kevin Costner and Alan Rickman along with Morgan Freeman, it's really good. The 3rd Die Hard movie is my favorite it's a close tie with this one

My all time favourite Christmas movie

Best Christmas movie ever, that is all...

Just because it's not snowing doesn't mean it's not a Christmas movie. The music and decorations were Christmas themed. He even wrote "now i have a machinegun ho-ho-ho."

"Welcome to the party, pal!" It isn't Christmas in my house until Hans Gruber is THROWN off the top of Nakatomi Plaza. 😎 Fun Fact: In 2007, Bruce Willis donated John McClane's undershirt to the Smithsonian Museum. Making Lemonade Fact: The scene where McClane (Bruce Willis) falls down a shaft was a mistake by the stuntman, who was supposed to grab the first vent, as it originally was planned. He slipped and continued to fall, but the shot was used anyway; it was edited together with one where McClane grabs the next vent down as he falls. When Worlds Collide Fact: The scene in which Gruber (Alan Rickman) and McClane (Bruce Willis) meet for the first time was inserted into the script after Alan Rickman was found to be proficient at mimicking American accents. The filmmakers had been looking for a way to have the two characters meet prior to the climax and capitalized on Rickman's talent. Casting Notes Fact: Alan Rickman nearly passed up the role of Hans Gruber, which ended up being his first American film role. He had only arrived in Hollywood two days earlier and was appalled by the idea of his first role being the villain in an action film. To a degree, Rickman was right to be concerned considering his performance as Hans Gruber was so hailed that the actor had to struggle being typecast as a player of villains for much of his career. Location Location Fact: The fictional Nakatomi Plaza is the headquarters of 20th Century Studios, so the studio could use one of its own buildings and didn't have to hold back on stunts and action sequences. While Jeb Stuart was writing the screenplay, he did a tour of the building, and immediately incorporated some of the locations and objects he found there into his script as set pieces. The company charged itself rent for the use of the then-unfinished building. Some of the middle floors were occupied by legal and administrative departments, so only empty floors were used for filming. Still, the filming of scenes that involved gunfire had to be postponed until after hours because some of the employees from the active floors started to complain about the noise.

if Lando starts saying "Yippee Ki Yay MotherFather" you've got nobody to blame but yourself lol. Great reaction as always. I hope you guys at least finish the original trilogy

That terrified look Hans has when he falls is actual real terror..the actor was not told he was going to drop at that moment...

Ah it's starting to feel like christmas ! :)

Best action Christmas movie ever

In this movie there is no wasted scenes. The man in the airplane gives a reason for Willis to be barefoot. The children are introduced to give Hans a reason to suspect the connection. There is no filler. It is masterful

Best way to celebrate Christmas in July.

The officer is the father in "Family Matters," Reginald VelJohnson, who was was also a sergeant. Also the reaction on Alan Rickman's face was real. He was being held by a rope and told he would be released on the count of 3 but he was released on the count of 1.

55:39 Fun fact: The face that Alan Rickman is making when he falls is genuine. In the studio they had the blue screen equipment all set up, and Alan was hanging off the scaffold they set up for this shot, but he was really scared of heights and very nervous, and the director told him that they would pretend to drop him, and then get the shot of the fall with a stunt man, but they actually dropped him without telling him, so that's Alan thinking that something went wrong in real life and that he was really in danger. Of course they were over foam mats so he was fine, but he was still not expecting to really be dropped XD Great reaction, as always guys!

If you play close attention when Karl gets choked by the chain he manages to slip his hands between the chain and his neck which keeps him from snapping his neck/hung when he hits the wall

Yes He’s The Driver In “Crocodile Dundee”!! Good job !

The director of "Speed", Jan de Bont, was the cinematographer on "Die Hard".

Note that Die Hard's director of photography was Jan de Bont, who directed Speed. That's where the Pacific Courier connection comes in.

Cool man that you get to introduce your son to these movies . Otherwise he may never see these. I was living in Tokyo Japan when I first saw this film. I was in the military . They loved it over there because of the Nakatomi towers and the President of the company who’s Japanese. Great reaction guys. 👏👏😊🥰

Your question at 21:08 - yes, that's Reginald VelJohnson, he was in Crocodile Dundee and also played Tom Hanks' partner in Turner and Hooch (that's a fun film to watch, made in 1990).

Thank you for dressing for us. Happy Christmas! 😅 I’m smiling soooo big. Looking forward ❤❤😂😂to

OK, this time I burst out laughing at your (spot-on) costuming. Great stuff, gents.

The end of that intro though! 🤣🤣 The yippee ki-yay... pause... caught me totally off guard 😵🤣🤣

0:30 Supers costumes dédiés du film, excellent ! Ha ha ha !

Sharp kid you got there. I'm impressed.

1:42 love the T-shirt, and the suit! Yippee ki yay! 😅😂😂😂

Good reaction guys!!!

I'm really enjoying this channel. It feels like we're all watching your son's mind expand in real time. Not many kids his age will have the knowledge and appreciation he does for classic cinema. He's already ahead of the game. I'd like to see you two react to The Sixth Sense. It's spooky but not too scary and it's a brilliant story worth reacting to.

The first and third Die Hard films are the best.

Awesome reaction! Can't wait to see you guys reaction to Part 2

I really enjoyed your reaction! Love that you dressed in theme. I havent seen this film in about 30 years but wow I forgot how great it was! Bruce Willis is amazing.

I love this channel. It reminds me of when I was introducing my two sons to the best of 70s, 80s, and 90s cinema. I only wish my sons and I had such charming English accents! :)

I just “got” that you are both dressed up. Brilliant!! 😂😮🎉

They said the look on Alan Rickmans ( misspelled)face wasn’t acting when he fell from the side of the building, they didn’t tell him how far down they were going to drop him, so the look of shock on his face was real !

55:57 it WAS a stunt! For sure. And I hear they shorted the count to drop, and they got this priceless look on Alan’s face. 😅

Ah, it's my favourite Halloween movie! lol JK jokes aside, this was a fantastic reaction from you both, loved the cosplay, and enjoyed this watch-along, thank you both very much! Brilliant!

Great reaction! I still don't know what negotiable bearer bonds are, but love the way he says it.

Stellar reaction , to a Stellar movie! ..PS, loved the clothing tribute! 😂❤✌️💯

Props to the makeup department 😂 Great stuff lads 😂

My kids know Christmas season does not start until Hans Gruber falls. They're 29, 26 and 20.

Aww this is nice. My Dad and I saw Die Hard together when it was first released when I was 9. Our generation has come full circle clearly.

love your outfits!!!!!! awesome.

I agree with your moral flexibility on this film for a young man, sir.😂

Another great reaction!! I'm so glad kiddo loved it. It's an annual Christmas movie in my house.

Yes, he was the driver in crocodile Dundee. The only time he has NOT played a cop, like Lorenzo in the sequel.

Best line!!!! Come to the coast, we’ll get together, have a few laughs 😂😂😂😂😂

One of my most favorite CHRISTMAS movies!! 😂 ❤ (or any other time if the year). Yes, it’s a bit sweary, I do agree. Bruce Willis tends to do that. lol. I predict that J Loves this great classic!! 😊

Hi guys Ian from Glasgow .enjoying your reactions.a brilliant movie one of the first I watched with Bruce Willis. You should watch red with Bruce Willis Helen mirren .

The Guy with the long blonde hair, dressed in black that went up to the roof to get John ( Bruce Willis) he’s a very famous retired Russian Ballet dancer can’t remember his name I think first name is Alexander.

J & D you should really look into how Bruce Willis is going these days, bc of the horrible disease that has taken over his body & his life. It’s very sad, but it’s a glimpse into his life that everyone should see. 😢👍🏼

The scene with John and Hans pretending to be a hostage was added after the director heard how well Rickman could do an American accent. Two of the "terrorists" survived. John knocked one out, and so did Argyle. When Karl came back, they played an unused musical cue from the score of _Aliens._

I wish money wasn't so tight right now, because I would love to send you guys a couple of gamer chairs. Those awful things you're currently sitting on look like pure torture. 🤣🤣🤣

Robin Hood Prince of Thieves. Yes, yes please. Great cast with Costner, Freeman, Rickman and Wincott, with an excellent movie soundtrack. Just remembering the soundtrack reminded me of another one you both might enjoy, The Three Musketeers (1993) with Curry, Sheen, Sutherland, Wincott, Platt and O’Donnell. The soundtrack includes one of my favorite songs All For Love by Sting, Adams and Stewart.

He was the guy in Croc dundee, and he was the dad on Family matters (Steve Urkle) sitcom for years. He is in Die Hard 2 as well.

QUIGLEY DOWN UNDER is another brilliant Rickman villain

I saw this when it first came out and I was 10yrs old, that’s when I decided my favorite genre of movies was action!

I STILL love how you guys "dress for the part". At first I though your son was "Onslow" (Geoffrey Hughes from "Keeping Up Appearances").....the "wife-beater shirt" (American term for that style of undershirt) was a hint. But then I remember Bruce Willis' shirt. It's so unfortunate that Bruce's health is very bad, severe frontotemporal dementia.

It's nice that you watch these films with your son. Back in the eighties, I had to sneak to the theater to see this movie and lie to my dad about what my friend and I saw. I had to tell him it was a rated PG movie. Conservative parents. Watch RAIN MAN.

Great reaction you guys. I hope you guys continue with the series.

Just a suggestion. The movie Searching for Bobby Fisher. It's a fantastic film that unfortunately came out the same year as Jurassic Park, The Fugitive, The Firm, Sleepless in Seattle and Mrs Doubtfire. All big blockbuster movies so it was overshadowed and not noticed or given the attention it truly deserves. It's based on a true story and is a great example of redemption and true parental love. It's stars Ben Kingsley, and Laurence Fishbern. Along with other great actors especially the young boy who plays the real life character Josh Waitzkin , ( Max Pomeranc) who truly knocks it out of the park with his fantastic acting abilities . It's a very engaging and emotionally uplifting film.

when i was 9 or 10 my dad bought me EVERY SINGLE COMIC AVAILABLE ....... read these and pick 5....i'll buy your top 5 forever but tell me why you like them? smart move.....i'm currently looking after my alzheimer's dad and proud to do it....... he is my hero, he is MY ALFRED.

Not only was he the driver from the Harlem Warlords but also the dad on _Family Matters._ No, John didn't shoot at him! Once the body hit the car, the ruse was over so the bad guys started shooting. They couldn't pretend nothing was wrong anymore. (Look it up.) In dozens of reactions, yours is the first one I've ever seen who thought John was shooting at the cop car. 🥺

Love Die Hard but Lethal Weapon will always be my favorite.

Did your son just get in from rebuilding his motorcycle engine? He's wearing the classic Marlon Brando T-shirt

25:06 It wasn't John who was shooting at the car but one of the terrorists using a different gun.

Hello! Thank you for showing your son this action classic in two outstanding roles! And I must say right away - maybe you don't have plans except for the first two Christmas parts, but I would really like to see my son's reaction to part 4. It's not that bad, actually, it's a pretty solid movie, thank you in advance)

Really enjoy the third in the series as well!!

the cosplay is great lol.

Thanks!

I've been thinking about films which captured my imagination at that age. You've already watched stand by me, there was also mosquito coast and green fried tomatoes at the whistle stop cafe. It would be interesting to see what the next generation feels about those films. I used to watch them on my 14" portable after hours and had the feeling that i was the only person ever to have seen the film. I also adored misery and Dolores Claiborne, but I'm not sure i should have been watching those.

A Bruce Willis and Samuel L Jackson movie you'd really like is Unbreakable. Not much action, and slow-pace but it'll have you asking questions the whole time. It's part of a trilogy. Unbreakable, Split, and Glass

Can't enough of you two reacting. Air Force One with Harrison Ford would be good for you both. You and your son are very likeable. Predator was a great 80's action movie as well

Great reaction thx 🙇‍♂️ My fav Bruce Willis movie is " 16 Blocks" underated. Hope someday we get to see some Denzel Washington movies on this ch like "Crimson Tide" Looking forward to the next upload 🇬🇧🌟👍🏼😎

Then if you loved this one the two of you will love the rest of them!! There’s at least two more!! Both as action packed as this one!!!

SMG is the correct term. Your lad has a it down pat.

22:20 It wasn't John shooting at him, I at one point in my life thought so too. But no, the thieves were shooting at him because now he knew something was up and they tried shooting him to prevent him from saying anything about it to anyone. And even though I thought the same thing once, John shooting at him would of been really risky, could of actually hit him, those bullets were close. You can see a thief with a gun was on a lower floor than most and was shooting at him, way lower than John was.

Let the tradition begin!

More than an action movie. It's a Christmas movie. 😊

The SMG in question is a H&K MP5 when he has to sacrifice the gun he should’ve taken the magazine with the ammunition with him as well. the MP5 and the Beretta that he kept with him use the same ammunition

Another Bruce Willis one is Armageddon!

Good reaction

It’s not Christmas until Hans falls from the 30th floor of Nakatomi.

Great Classic Action film! When your lad didn’t recognize Alan Rickman’s name my initial thought was “didn’t he watch Harry Potter?” 😂 He’s right can’t mistake that voice. I used to work at Nagatomi Building a.k.a Fox Plaza part of 21st Century Fox Studios. Whenever I see this movie I have flashbacks of my time there. lol Rupert Murdoch used to come in on a helicopter and land on the roof of the building when he came into town. Glad your son enjoyed it.

58:50 great question!! Always wondered myself!! How DID he get down!? I guess they leave it to interpretation 🤷🏻‍♀️. 😊

You guys should watch Die Hard 3 next. It's from the same director and it's just about as good as the original.

Lucy McLane ended up in Fallout shelter number 33.

Another good Christmas movie is Gremlins.

I don't know if you have ever watched the TV series Walker Texas Ranger, but if you do, the computer guy is in it

As a german its even funnier xD they really didnt learn german very well and it sounds so odd :D but its a great movie and it doesnt put you off even as a german you are still an the side of john mclane :D

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

26:44 😅😅😅😂😂😂

I must say this thumbnail is so brilliant that had to click Die hard is also questionable if it's a Christmas movie or not Bruce willis in this to Looper makes me go wow he been acting for so long

You should watch The Six Sense