"Come out to the Coast, we'll get together, have a few laughs."

Fun fact: Almost all of Hans Gruber's henchmen in real life were professional ballet dancers.

Die Hard is one of the best action movies of all time. I love how vulnerable the hero feels, at times a part of you just wonders if he's going to even make it out alive. But also the fact that John and Hans spend more time talking on the radio than face to face really is incredible and the way Bruce Willis and Alan Rickman pull that off is amazing. Also, this is Alan Rickman's first movie and he absolutely kills it as Hans Gruber.

"So, they just want that money. For what?" Well, money can be exchanged for goods and services. :)

They chose the corporation because of the $600m in bearer bonds in its vaults. (This would be well over $1 billion today.) Bearer bonds were paid to whomever had the certificates, without much regulation over who had them or how they went from person to person. Thus the name: they were paid to the bearer of the certificates. This means that a thief who stole a bearer bond certificate could still benefit from it, selling it or even living off the interest, as Hans talks about. Modern bonds are tracked and don't work this way any more; bearer bonds are a thing of the past. But it absolutely could have, and did, work at the time of the movie.

they targeted this place instead of a bank because bearer bonds are a lot harder to trace than cash. Because of their use in illegal activities making new ones has been banned since the 80s so they aren't much of a thing anymore, but back when this movie was made there were still quite a few floating around.

Fun fact the look of surprise on Alan Rickman's face at the end is real because they didn't tell him when they were going to drop him.

The great thing about Die hard is the audience always have the upper hand on everyone, we're the ones that are given all the information first. Its so funny watching peoples reaction to this movie in real time and the anger they feel to all the authorities being so dumb. I love 80's movies because the blue-collar working class-hero were celebrated. Today we celebrate unattainable, unrelatable superheroes. Anyway great review.

Yes, it is a Christmas movie. They wanted Fabio to be part of their terrorist group but he wasn't available. John McTiernan followed this up with The Hunt for Red October with Sean Connery. Another great Bruce Willis movie to watch is 1998's Mercury Rising. It's a great action/drama with a tender ending.

Die Hard fits the criteria. 1. It must be set during the holidays. 2. Must include at least two Christmas songs. 3. It must have decorations. 4. It must have a Christmas Tree. 5. It must have a happy ending. Therefore Die Hard is a Christmas movie.

A (sorta) naive viewer is about to experience the Christmas party from Hell. Get on Argyle's limousine to the Nakatomi Plaza building, you are entering the Die Hard Zone. Bruce Willis was regarded as "that TV guy: and a lightweight. "Detective John McClane" is an iconic Action hero because: he's not a "Rambo clone," he takes damage, he has moments of fear/comedy/introspection, he's got a working class back story, and he's "dead on his feet" by the last quarter of the movie. "Hans Gruber" is the smoothest/ruthless/decisive villain. Yep, he's an "exceptional criminal," all right. However, "Christmas doesn't begin until 'Hans Gruber' falls off the Nakatomi Plaza.";)

What sets great movies like this apart from the riff raff is that the script is *extremely* tight. The whole bit with John taking his shoes off after the flight, comes back to haunt him later in the film in a serious way, which results in several emotional revelations for our main characters. The whole thing with John and Holly being estranged comes into play numerous times, and ultimately serves as the great character arc of the movie (with them reuniting as they ride off into the night). The news anchors talking about Helsinki Syndrome, and then John and Hans both laughing together at the end of the movie. Without these elements, it would be a very well-acted action flick, but it wouldn't have been as legendary as it is. These are the things that make a truly great film, the little things.

The unrealistic aspects of the movie aside, this was a Christmas movie. The entire basis for the movie was John coming out to LA to spend time with the wife and kids for Christmas, and the entire movie takes place during a Christmas party.

The Deputy police chief was played by the same guy who was the teacher in charge of detention in The Breakfast Club.

Gotta love Alan Rickman. I'm convinced that the real generational divide is between people like me who say "Why is Hans Gruber teaching at Hogwarts?" and younger folks who say "Why does Snape have a German accent?"

It is the definition of christmas movies they were about to celebrate Christmas something came to ruin everything the hero saves the day and then they get to have a happy holiday the family was brought back together and new friends were made 💗

24:55 --- It took me all these years to realize HOW John knew "Bill" wasn't who he said he was... The smokes he took off the first terrorist were European cigarettes which are stronger and blended differently than ones in the US. "Bill" smoked it without coughing or asking what it was....

Christmas season doesn't begin until I see Hans Gruber fall from the building every year.

The irony- "Saying that's Christmas music is like the people saying this is a Christmas movie". The song by Run DMC is called Christmas in Hollis, it's very clearly a Christmas song, just like this is a christmas movie. (said all in good fun)

The older cop at 17:55 was the principal in The Breakfast Club

No one can beat Alan Rickman's delivery on the ... HO - HO - HO ... because hardly anyone values THE IMPORTANCE OF THE PAUSE inbetween words!

Not the least bit offended about anybody thinking it's not a Christmas movie, even though I do. And I've seen it so many times, about the only time I watch it anymore is by watching reactions at Christmastime. (Side note: my wife watches -A Christmas Carol- several times throughout the year.)

There are so many reactors who censor the profanity but not the gruesome bloody violence. i applaud you for doing the opposite. :)

For more of Alan Rickman, give Galaxy Quest a shot.

I'm still waiting for somebody to react to the comedy "1941", which takes place a week after the bombing of Pearl Harbor: another "Is this a Christmas movie, or not?", though, at Kay's age, there's a LOT of gags that she may not get.

Alexander Godunov (Karl) was actually a Russian-born ballet dancer. He defected from the Soviet Union to the US, just like Barishnikov did. Unfortunately, he never really had much prominent acting work after this (partly because he resisted typecasting) and his excessive drinking sent him to an early grave just seven years later.

Do you consider Home Alone a Christmas Movie? If Home Alone is universally considered a Christmas movie, then Die Hard is definitely a Christmas movie, rather than just a movie that happens to happen at Christmas. The argument against it as a Christmas movie usually comes down to the main theme could happen at any time of the year. Home Alone you could just as easily place the main plot anytime of the year. Christmas is actually more important to the plot of Die Hard. His whole reason for visiting is the Holidays. The Christmas party is a vital part as to why everyone is there late, to be taken hostage. That's even ignoring all the trappings of Christmas music, and decorations. And Home Alone is also watched not only when it's Christmas.

28:57 Yes, Kay, we can feel your anger. It gives you focus.....makes you stronger..... Great reaction to one of the best Christmas movies of all time.

Its not Christmas until I see Professor Snape fall off the top of Nakatomi Plaza

It isn't Christmas in my house until Hans Gruber falls from the top of the Nakatomi building. 😎 🎄 Fun Fact: Alan Rickman nearly passed up the role of Hans Gruber, which ended up being his first 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.

Fun fact one: That was probably not the coke Ellis had in mind. Fun fact two: Ellis was dumb, but by connecting John to himself and keeping Holly out of it compltely, he showed some decency imo, even if it was due to being after Holly himself. Fun fact three: Remember when the original doorman told John there's nobody in the building except the party on the 30th floor ? This is what clues John in that Bill is not who he claims he is (also he might have recognized the voice, another big hint (All terrorists are wearing the same wristwatches) ended up on the cutting floor)).

"Oh my god. This guy is NO," is the correct answer.

4:09 "I feel like you might have been creeping...." Not creeping, he was powdering his nose while waiting to creep.

Die Hard was a summer blockbuster (released July 20, 1988), so no, Die Hard is not a Christmas movie. Die Hard is THE Christmas movie :).

Kay, here are a few Christmas movies that I wish you'd review someday. • Blackadder's Christmas Carol (1988, 43 minutes) • An American Christmas Carol (1979), with Henry Winkler. • One Magic Christmas (1985) - with Harry Dean Stanton as the angel Gideon, and Mary Steenburgen. • Dutch (1991) - with Ed O'Neill from Married with Children, and a young Ethan Embry.

My father was a cop. Back before 9/11, as long as you were law enforcement, you let the TSA know and it was good.

0:28 - Ummm...word choice, please? 🤣 0:58 - Again, word choice; you're killing it today.

The thing is, Die Hard wasn't a Christmas movie originally. The script was changed by Constantine in 336 to align it with the Sol Invictus festival.

100 % a Christmas movie from the moment John Mc Clane enters the Christmas Party at the Nakotomi Building right through to the moment Hans Gruber falls from the window followed by the bearer bonds snowing down at the finale.

I listen to Christmas music when it’s not Christmas. What makes it Christmas music or a Christmas movie is that its Christmas themed

There are plenty of reasons for some people to think that this is a Christmas movie , because it's set at Christmas time and all the Christmas references . Even playing " Let It Snow , Let It Snow , Let It Snow " at the end of the movie , gives it that Christmas feel . For the most part , I agree , with one exception , the movie was released in theaters during the summer , when pretty much every other Christmas movie is released during the holidays . Which I didn't understand why they released it during the summer if it's set at Christmas . Plus because of all the action and violence , it's understandable that some people don't think of it as a traditional Christmas movie . I still enjoy watching it every once in a while though .

Hans Gruber is probably the best villain in the series.

One of the best Christmas movies! It always puts me in the holiday spirit lol

The dispatcher's attitude reminded me of Baltimore PD in '83 or '84. While I was fighting 3 strongarm robbers a customer ran to the nearby South Baltimore police station perhaps 50 yards distant and was turned away. Zero effort to be useful. I hope their leadership is better than it was then. A neighbor who saw them flee recognized one of them as recently imprisoned for stabbing someone in the neck.

The song Argile plays is Christmas in Hollis by RunDMC.. came out in '87.. so it was brand new right around when they filmed this.. and Rap music would have still been something alien to a guy like McLaine.

Great slogan! Glass - It sticks with you.

33:08 Fun fact: Alan Rickman's face when he was falling was genuine. The director made a point of telling him he'd warn him before the drop and then didn't warn him so that his reaction would be genuine surprise. I don't think Alan was a big fan of that though.

Christmas is about family. In Die Hard, he's trying to put his family back together---and he ends having to fight terrorism to do it. So, for me, it's an Xmas movie because it's about his love for his family.

Yes, the Asian Dawn was not only made up but in fact an adlib from Alan Rickman including the line about Time Magazine

Karl: Alexander Borisovich Godunov (November 28, 1949 - May 18, 1995) was an internationally known Russian ballet dancer and actor, whose defection caused an diplomatic incident between the US and the USSR. President Jimmy Carter was personally involved , his own wife refused to defect with him and left 3 days after

Liked . . . subscribed . . . now commenting. Love your sarcasm. Wonderful reaction. Looking forward to more.

The blanks used for the rooftop scenes were so overloaded, they broke three guns while filming.

I, with many others know this is a Christmas movie. Not the traditional Christmas movie, but it is centered on Christmas eve at a Christmas party. Christmas was mentioned from start to finish even during the siege of the Natomic plaza building. John's wife is Holly and the soundtrack was Christmas music. Even Hans said himself, it's Christmas, a time for miracles. The debate goes on year after year for many years and those saying its not a Christmas movie most likely watch this movie only around Christmas and take the time to debate the fact, in their opinion, it's not. Can't we all agree it's a Christmas action thriller movie? Because if this isn't a Christmas movie, neither is Home alone. It's just about 2 parents that neglected their child during the Christmas season. Especially the first one. Even the mom didn't like Christmas trees. Geez

Christmas is ingrained into the scenes, the music, the lines, and the spirit of family, it is a Christmas movie. You are wrong.

Great work. Hoping you and yours have a great Christmas.

I liked it when Holly slugged the obnoxious reporter. 😂

Kay...SUCH a wonderfully expressive...passionate... person you are! You are intelligent, smooth, funny, observant and articulate. BUT...I have to say...I DO listen to Christmas music all year long. I watch Christmas movies all year long as well. But you are right in that this is NOT a Christmas movie. This is an action movie with a cop on vacation in L.A. who went to his estranged wife's office party. Bad guys arrived, and chaos ensued. It would have worked on the Fourth of July too. Wait! It DID! The FOURTH Die Hard movie takes place on the Fourth of July! "Live Free or Die Hard"! I rest my case.

Awesome reaction. Luv you Kay.

Prior to 9/11, the police were more likely to treat terrorist threats as false alarms/hoaxes until proven otherwise. Given there had already been a false fire alarm at the building, the dispatchers were skeptical. This attitude changes after 2001

Cool reaction happy holidays

_Home Alone_ is a year-round joy for me, so counter-example.

This is my second favourite movie after the original Halloween, and i consider it my favourite Christmas movie. I first saw it when i was about 11 when it first screened on British tv in the early 90's.

only watch during christmas season lol john spends the whole movie trying to get to his wife and ultimately spend Xmas with his family :-)

When Alan Rickman was playing the hostage, don't you think he was trying to do LA slimeball accent?

RIP and long live Alan Rickman (February 21, 1946 - January 14, 2016), aged 69 You will always be remembered as a legend.

Greetings from New Jersey. Hope you’re spending the holidays well. 🎄🎄🎄Awesome reaction to an 80’s classic. I’ll definitely be turning in for more reactions. Keep up the good work. PS; Very easy on the eyes btw 😉😉😉🥰😍❤️

The toe trick does work, it’s an exercise to get rid of anxiety

_NOW I HAVE_ _A MACHINE GUN_ _HO - HO - HO_ What could possibly be more Christmas-y than that?

I’m fascinated by the whole is-it-a-Christmas-movie thing. The movie doesn’t have much to do with Christmas itself. It does take place during a Christmas party and they work Christmas music into the themes. Make of that what you will. It’s good enough to classify it as a Christmas movie to me. They could transpose this to any party of the year and have it work but I think Christmas party does fit best for the content. These are my two cents; your opinion may vary.

I listen to Christmas Wrapping at any time of year. There are a few very Christmas movies I’ll watch any time of year like The Santa Claus. That doesn’t make them not Christmas. So, watching/listening to sometime around Christmas is a good rule of thumb but doesn’t work as a hard rule.

Lol lots of crazy reactions and facial expressions to this one! 😂

Solid point about Die Hard being an "all year" movie rather than a Christmas movie. While I remain in camp Christmas movie, your argument is the best I've heard. Great reaction (as always), hope the channel grows and grows.

As a retired LEO, and was a teen who got to see this in the Theaters.....That point of "making mistakes, etc..." now after being living with Complex PTSD....and after losing a wife of 21 years, and my grown kids with kids, "Grandchildren" I've never been able to meet........So the Comments of some are a joke when putting down Law Enforcement...WHEN this is a CHRISTMAS Movie, lol........

Good line! That was Xmas music like Die Hard's an Xmas movie. Technically true but, you know...

Good reaction to this classic Christmas action movie.

"Now I know what a tv dinner feels like". He creepy Ellis dude was doing coke on Holly's desk not creeping.

26:08 good Michael Jackson noise Who else thinks that the guy who told him to take his shoes off is the real villain?

I was watching a making off it, did you know Alan Rickman did the blue screen drop at the end, they told him they will drop him on the count of three but instead they did it on two! So that look of fear is real! (BTW the series is called movies that made us. On netflix) so interesting worth a watch!

From a technical standpoint, a perfectly crafted film. The pacing, the editing, and all the payoffs. Endlessly quotable and re-watchable. The sequels are pretty good, but they can't hold a candle to the original. Is it a Christmas movie? It doesn't matter.

Its not Christmas until Hans Gruber falls from Nakatomi Tower

0:58 "Thats something that really sticks with you" Yeah just like the pieces of glass into his foot ;) 18:27 There are pictures of children so probably Mrs. 23:18 "For what?" :D 29:04 Hahaha :) 29:43 I really like that scene. "How nice to make your acquaintance..." 35:30 They weren't terrorist, they were thiefs. Exceptional thiefs. I like your noises 1:01 3:26 5:12 8:39 11:06 13:23 14:24 15:24 25:14 26:07 32:58 :)

Dwayne was in “the breakfast club”

This is Alan Rickman's FIRST Movie EVER !!!

I would never hate on anyone for not calling Die Hard a Christmas movie, even though I believe it is. Your view on it makes sense. But for me, I call it a Christmas movie because it takes place during Christmas, with more than just a few mentions and references to the holiday. The majority of the non-score music in it is Christmas music, the fact that it's Christmas is somehow relevant to the plot (it's both why the building is deserted except for the hostages and it's why the main character is invited to the party), and most importantly, it has become part of my family's Christmas tradition (which is why I don't argue with people who don't believe it's a Christmas movie. I get that a lot of people wouldn't make THIS movie part of their Christmas traditions). We watch this every year on Christmas Eve. I saw a commentor on another video say this and it fit with my family, so I'll say it here: It's not Christmas until Hans Gruber falls from Nakatomi Tower. With those ideas of what makes a Christmas movie in mind though, here's my top 3 Christmas movies: Die Hard Gremlins Scrooged Although I feel I have to mention here that I also have a bias against movies that are more popular during Christmas. I seem to either hate or be easily bored by a lot of the more popular Christmas movies out there.

If you were stressed in this movie, you will have a completely different feeling with The Martian. The theme of the movie has enough to make anyone stressed, but no, the author of the novel gave it a different feeling. You will love it.

With the clenching your feet like your country and knuckles on the rug at your flight I've actually done that before and I had to say I actually does work you actually feel a lot better when you do it I think it's just releasing your anxiety for the fact that you were up in the air I still don't know how it works LOL

This IIIIISSSS a Christmas movie. Just like Lethal Weapon is ALSO a Christmas movie.

@ 25:49 Hahahahaha .... I mean hahahahaha :D

The 911 woman officer's reaction, though frustrating (and story narrative furthering), was by the book correct. It was a police channel he was using, but he didn't identify himself as a police officer for further story narrative reasons. Deputy Chief Duane's cynical reaction, while overplayed (for story narrative), was also legit.

Well back then we couldn't Google people's pictures so finding out who the CEO was, was more difficult

Greatest CHRISTMAS movie ever :D

Good fun reaction for a classic action movie. Christmas or not movie...for me both.

If Die Hard is not a Christmas movie then there is no way It's a Wonderful Life is a Christmas movie since only the last fifteen minutes take place near Christmas, and there isn't even any Christmas music - they sing Auld Lang Syne!

Love the movie and love your reaction. Also, to get some love out int the world, you look very pretty and festive Kay =) I wish you all a wonderful Christmas time.

In my house we always kick off the Christmas season with Die Hard As the saying goes it's not Christmas until Hans Gruber fall off the building This was Alan's first movie role And also Bruce Willis,he was a comedic actor in the show Moonlighting You should watch Die Hard 2 And lethal weapon all 4 were good

Die Hard isn't reserved for any other time of the year but Xmas. It's a tradition. Obvs. I still liked, commented, and subbed. :P

Best Xmas movie...everrrrr!

Between this and "Ghostbusters" is it any wonder that William Atherton became one of the most hated men of the 80s?

John McClain will always be my favorite cop action hero.

No bank has $650 million in their vaults ... and also: bank heists have already been done.