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A change from the first two DH films,but still a really good film
OK,by now,pretty much everyone has either seen or heard of the "Die Hard" films--and with most people complaining about John McTiernan not directing the second DH film (that honor went to Renny Harlin),casual movie fans would wonder what the third DH film would be like,and why it was made. OK--so this film may be ***mostly*** different from the first two DH films,yet it is still a strong,action packed film. Read on for my review of this: <
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>Here,in this installment of the "Die Hard" films,Bruce Willis returns as John McClane. This time,McClane does not come off as heroic,admirable,and respectable as he did in the first and second DH film. In this film,not only is John seperated from his wife Holly (played by Bonnie Bedelia in the first and second DH film;a lot of references to Holly are made in this film,while Bonnie Bedelia does make one cameo appearance by voice as Holly in this film,although Bedelia and her character do not have a full part in this film),he is back in New York City as an NYC cop--on suspension. However,John is enjoying his suspension,considering the fact that his suspension has consisted of him smoking,drinking,and watching cartoons--John may not be happy in this film,but he sure does know how to enjoy himself at an unhappy period of his life. <
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>However,one day,John's enjoyable and fun suspension comes to an end,when a department store in Manhattan blows up. The man responsible for the explosion,a terrorist named Simon (Jeremy Irons)calls John's boss,inspector Walter Cobb (Larry Bryggmann). Upon Simon calling Inspector Cobb,Simon tells Inspector Cobb that John is to come back to work. Once John has come back to work,according to what Simon says,he(John)is supposed to go to Harlem,with nothing but his boxers on,while he wears a sign that says "I hate n*****s". John is scared to death and having a bad day when he is given his new "assignment"--but not wanting another NYC <
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>However,as John as in Harlem,Simon's plan and intention of John being killed (for a reason that is unknown to John until the second half of this movie begins;wait until you see why that is)gets ruined. This is when a Harlem shop owner named Zeus (Samuel L. Jackson)saves John from getting killed by about six or seven black guys,who get mad when they see John and the sign that he is wearing. From here,John and Zeus are sent around all of Manhattan by Simon--playing some "games" that Simon has made for them,fighting to stay alive and to go home. <
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>If you are a fan of both Bruce Willis and action films,and are curious to see this film,I recommend purchasing it in a box set that contains this film,alongside its predecessors,as DVDS,and watching the three DH films in their order of release,to understand what is going on in the three films. I actually consider this to be the second best out of the three DH films,right next to the first DH film. Not only is the story here excellent,there is plenty of real life drama in here,which blends in really well with the script that was written for this film. It also prevents this film from being one of those good,but "bang bang,shoot 'em up" action films. Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson work together really well in this film,and bring the same type of chemistry that Mel Gibson and Danny Glover brought to the first "Lethal Weapon" film to this film,presented in a different form--which helps make this film complete,enjoyable and good. Jeremy Irons also happens to do an excellent job as Simon,and the sense of humor,creepiness,intelligence,and even a little bit of a sense of humor that Irons brings to his character of Simon in this film brings the character of Simon to life. It also lets viewers of this film learn more about the character of Simon,which is always an excellent thing for a film. <
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>Brace yourself for the ride of your life with this film,and hear this out--a fourth DH film IS in the process of being made,and is supposed to be out as early as 2007!

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"I'm a soldier, not a monster. Although I sometimes work for monsters."
"Die Hard With A Vengeance" begins with a BOOM! After incinerating dozens of innocent morning shoppers, a man called 'Simon' phones the police to inform them his game has begun. This game entails relieving one Lt. John McClane from his current suspension and having him run all over New York City dismantling bombs by figuring out brainteasers or just racing the clock. Obviously, this Simon has a special boner for McClane, but why...? Why just McClane and no other Officer...? And what's with that Euro-trash accent anyhow? <
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>We're blessed by having Captain John McTiernan resume navigational duties in the McClane saga - a saga of despair, hangovers, weaponry, verbal and physical combat, and a great deal of big explosions. Add to that a witty, economic, and very tense screenplay (working title "Simon Says") by Jonathan Hensleigh ("Jumanji", "The Punisher") for a different sort of action picture. Now, many have accused "Vengeance" as being the least of the trilogy. Nearly as many consider it the best. I'm not trying to convince you that this surpasses the original, yet I believe it does favorably compare. But the devil is in the details. <
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> -- The very notion of McClane on his home turf intrigues me to no end. And this time, McClane is not trapped in a single location. He's trapped inside New York City, and all that comes with it. This is one of my personal favorite New York-based films, because you are literally dropped onto the corner of 58th and Madison, Central Park South, Wall Street Plaza, and the massive underground subway system, etc. Extras are real New Yorkers, and they behave accordingly. (Bomb-in-trash-can scene.) <
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>-- McTiernan abandons the European Steadicam grace of the original for an unstabilized and more direct shoulder-height hand-held camera (courtesy of Peter Menzies) that has a claustrophobic time following the characters through this Byzantine network of wild-goose chases and too-narrow escapes. Through this photography, you actually get the sense that there is not a second to spare. John ("Speed") Wright's breakneck-taut editing seals the deal, not even leaving you enough time to chew your nails. <
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>-- Contrary to your derivative summer blockbuster, the action sequences are an extension of the personality and manic intuitiveness of the characters. Carefully observe the outstanding 2nd Unit Direction during the Saw Mill Parkway car chase, an impromptu SNAFU the bad guys immediately try to correct. Too, I consider the 30-minute Taxi race to Wall Street Station spanning 90 blocks of Manhattan traffic to be a genuine adrenaline rush with some incomparable stunt driving. But when in the confines of that vault elevator, surrounded by 4 German mercenaries - all with death in their eyes - both McTiernan and Willis guarantee their slots in the Action Hall Of Fame. <
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>I believe that "Vengeance" breaks the "Die Hard" mold in smashing fashion and comes out a winner, complicated plot holes notwithstanding. To say the least, it is miles ahead of that messy travesty calling itself "Die Hard 2: Die Harder". Bruce Willis has got McClane nailed down so pat, you know this guy already. He starts the film in some dire straits yet continues to have hell kicked out of him the entire time. Including Samuel L. Jackson as Zeus Carver was choice, he may be the most didactic character in the film and certainly the funniest. Jeremy Irons flexes muscle as German terrorist Simon, and has fun with it. Sam Phillips is the surprise. I don't think she says a word, just watch her work. <
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>Not only is "Vengeance" a great "Die Hard" entry, it could also be considered its own singular slam-bang action film with clever suspense. Can't wait for "Die Hardest". <
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>Special Edition DVD: Needless to say, it's mandatory. Whether you're a fan of "Vengeance" or greatly-made DVDs in general, no collector should be without it. Check out the 180-degree turn in the alternate ending.

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Die Hard 3
Really want to see Die Hard 3.Rated R for strong violence and persuive strong language.P.S.-I hear there's a new Die Hard movie coming in 2006 or 2007.