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Die Hard: With a Vengeance
1995 128 min United States of America R 18+
★7.2
Action, Thriller
Director: John McTiernan
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Description
New York detective John McClane is back and kicking bad-guy butt in the third installment of this action-packed series, which finds him teaming with civilian Zeus Carver to prevent the loss of innocent lives. McClane thought he'd seen it all, until a genius named Simon engages McClane, his new "partner" -- and his beloved city -- in a deadly game that demands their concentration.
Budget:
$90M
US Gross:
$100.01M
Worldwide:
$366.1M
Starring
Bruce Willis
Actor
Jeremy Irons
Actor
Samuel L. Jackson
Actor
Awards
MTV Movie & TV Awards 1996
— Best Action Scene
Saturn Awards 1996
— Best Action/Adventure Film
Key opinion
Die Hard with a Vengeance is widely regarded as a high-octane, entertaining entry in the franchise that successfully pivots to a city-wide scale. While some critics miss the claustrophobic tension of the original, the film is largely praised for the strong on-screen chemistry between Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson.
| Acting | The chemistry between Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson provides a standout, witty camaraderie that drives the film's appeal. | |
| Direction | John McTiernan’s direction delivers kinetic, high-stakes action sequences that effectively utilize the New York City setting. | |
| Screenplay | The game-like, puzzle-driven narrative structure keeps the plot engaging and momentum-heavy. | |
| Acting | Jeremy Irons delivers a compelling, intelligent antagonist who serves as a worthy successor to the series' villain archetypes. | |
| Theme | The transition from the contained setting of the original to a wide-scale urban thriller causes disagreement: some find it an exciting evolution, while others feel it sacrifices the personal stakes and tension that defined the earlier entries. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the pacing are divided; many appreciate the relentless, fast-moving energy, though others find it exhausting or feel the film devolves into nonsensical rambling in the final act. |