"Die Hard" changed the action genre almost 30 years ago; ever since then it has evolved in numerous, interesting ways, (mind you not all successful) but it’s given us a handful of great movies. "Fury Road" is only the latest addition to this ever-evolving genre. Where do we go from here? What will be the consequences of a post-“Fury Road” action world? As A.O. Scott wrote in The New York Times, "Miller has reminded us that blockbusters have the potential to not only be art, but radically visionary – even the fourth in a series. What a lovely day, indeed." Here are ten movies -all released within the last 30 years - that tried to change the game, succeeded and made it a lovely day for blockbusters.”
Read more‘Die Hard’ Re-Release Trailer Claims It’s “The Greatest Christmas Story Ever Told”
The corny voiceover work for the re-release of John McTiernan's "Die Hard" tries to ram home the message that the 1988 actioneer is "the greatest Christmas story ever told."
"Get ready to jingle some bells and deck the halls with boughs of Bruce Willis," the narrator says. Going on to add "Stylish and cool Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman) is in Los Angeles as well for the holiday season, but he's not there to give out presents."
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