In 2012, ign listed it at the top spot on their list of the top 25 action movies. John mcclane, a loner with a progressively bloodied tank top, set. Many have argued for it, with the majority of the arguments tracing their roots back to a simple cracked article from 2009. Not to take any credit away from duke, but its no surprise that hansons name usually comes up first in discussion of the film. All five films revolve around the character of john mcclane portrayed by bruce willis, a new york citylos angeles police detective who continually finds himself in the middle of violent crises and intrigues where he is the only hope against disaster. Theres a stumbling block from the off there as most people dont even consider it a christmas movie at all. While they are at the nakatomi headquarters for a christmas party, a group of robbers led by hans gruber take control of the building and hold everyone hostage, with the exception of john, while they plan to perform a lucrative heist. The revelry comes to a violent end when the partygoers are taken.
Based on roderick thorps 1979 novel nothing lasts forever, it was produced by the gordon company and silver pictures, and distributed by 20th century fox. The film takes place on christmas eve as all the employees in the nakatomi plaza unwind with a few festive drinks and a well earned party following a tough financial year. But the 1988 film is set during the holiday period in fact, on christmas eve itself. You hear it every year, the refrain of the party poopers who want to ruin everyones fun. It is the day people in the western hemisphere put presents under their christmas trees. Bruges, trading places and about a boy are all set at christmas time. It depends whether the films setting or its values are more important. They werent foolish, they made it purposely and played off of it. If you need me for the next hour and 24 minutes or so, ill be watching this finnish movie about santa murdering people. Theres salvaged romance, cheesy lines and at one point. The fact that its terrorists stalling john mcclane instead of a blizzard in chicago planes, trains and automobiles.
While the idea of bruce willis s sardonic, seenitall police officer john mcclane battling alan rickman as a hans gruberesque haman laying siege to the office purim party will make many movielovers. Conversely, page views for christmas movies spike well, exactly where youd. With bruce willis, alan rickman, bonnie bedelia, reginald veljohnson. This set stood approximately where the century plaza hotel was built in. After all, its a thriller set against the backdrop of the. The film is an absolute classic, but it definitely does raise. No matter where you fall in the debate, the statement from twentieth century. It would still be a phenomenal movie if you changed its setting just a little bit. Ad predictably, john mcclane himself snuffing out nostalgia blew up social media.
While the idea of bruce williss sardonic, seenitall police officer john. But i submit that the silent partners script is equally as good, if not better. Lethal weapon, kiss kiss bang bang and iron man 3 black wrote the former and directed the latter two are all set at christmas, yet were released in august, october and may respectively. There is a giant christmas tree in the middle of the room and takagi wishes everyone a merry christmas and a happy new year from the ceo and the board of directors. But it does embrace the holiday and makes it a relevant part. Fans have long debated whether the classic bruce willis film counts as a.
Some feel that because the events of the film occur on. But its richard donners lethal weapon that arguably deserves more credit for combining the themes of the holidays with. Christmas eve also known as december 24 is the day before christmas day, usually set in the evening. Its set on christmas eve, its about friends and family being. Its set at christmas and, even though its a violent 80s action film. According to the washington post, willis said in july. The fact its on every christmas, features a dead guy in a jumper that says hohoho as a taunt, has the. The main setting for the entire movie is at a christmas party hijacked or not.
But the films villain, hans gruber, uses a holiday party as a setting to. According to the poll, which questioned 1,267 registered voters. Lethal weapon, kiss kiss bang bang and iron man 3 black wrote the former and directed the latter two are all set at christmas, yet were released in. Deny this controversial take if you like, but theres no denying it. This is just one of the many classic lines from the 1988. Its been a tough year for the big movie company as we find our niche which has led us to change direction and focus on being true to our selves and and our creativity.
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