Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: July 2, 1990
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eva3si0nJul 27, 2021
Die Hard 2 is the best part in the franchise. This is a selected 90s fighter with an interestingly staged suspense. Excellent acting by Bruce Willis, who was at the peak of his career. A bright representative of the fact that not all filmsDie Hard 2 is the best part in the franchise. This is a selected 90s fighter with an interestingly staged suspense. Excellent acting by Bruce Willis, who was at the peak of his career. A bright representative of the fact that not all films action movies can be boring and stupid. Great sequel. Expand
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MattJacks2003Apr 3, 2019
This is the best movie we watched since The Hills Have Eyes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Tss5078Feb 23, 2013
It's a sad commentary, but every year around the holidays I start thinking about John McClain. That is how ingrained media has become in our minds. This week I decided to watch Die Hard 2 for the 8 millionth time, because unlike most sequels,It's a sad commentary, but every year around the holidays I start thinking about John McClain. That is how ingrained media has become in our minds. This week I decided to watch Die Hard 2 for the 8 millionth time, because unlike most sequels, I found it to be better than the first. Not to say that the first isn't a classic film, but the second one has two things the first lacked. First, Director, Renny Harlan, who is the master of action films, completely unappreciated, and a man who has given me hours of excitement. The second thing is the supporting cast, which features the likes of Dennis Franz from NYPD Blue, Fred Thompson of Law n' Order, and of course veteran character actor, William Sadler. Willis once again is brilliant as John McClain and gave the 90's a true action hero! The Die Hard films are the frame work by which all modern action films are compared and if you skipped the second one, because it was a sequel, you're an idiot! This is a can't miss movie for action junkies. Expand
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timoneSep 18, 2018
After Die Hard hit it's predecessor for the audience and me, Die Hard 2 hit the big screen. It may not be as good as each other but it's still had the thrills and action and the music from Michael Kamen. Bruce Willis reprises his role as JohnAfter Die Hard hit it's predecessor for the audience and me, Die Hard 2 hit the big screen. It may not be as good as each other but it's still had the thrills and action and the music from Michael Kamen. Bruce Willis reprises his role as John McClane and all the suspense with the action still hits the film with all the dignity. After the people are saved at the Nakakomi Plaza, John has to save the people at the airport from the plane crashes caused by the terrorists including Col. Stuart played by William Sadler. There's only one plane crash which is caused by Col. Stuart and John gets upset. The people who are not from the first film know John McClane because he saved hostages at the Nakatomi Plaza. Jeez, that's a coincidence. I actually love the ending fight scene and the plane explosion. Surely I can't even get over this movie much like the first film. I would talk much about it but I can't do it anymore. It's just McClane shooting terrorists and saving the airport even though I know what causes the plane crash. It took place on Christmas Eve much like the first Die Hard and Bruce still says the line that is from the first film. Yep, you guessed it, "Yippie-ki-yay, motherf£$ker!" I'll bet he says that in all of the Die Hard films. While Die Hard is the most popular and memorable film of all time, Die Hard 2 had it's reputation to become a sequel and to think that Die Hard had to milk in all the sequels to impress audience and critics and myself alike. Many people say that this is the worst out of all of them, well I disagree with them, I just love and think it's a great sequel, okay, not that great but still good. But now the fifth film came out, people went mad. They said they don't like the fifth film and calling it a piece of crap. The recent Die Hard films are nothing compare to the old ones. And in the third film, it won't be the same with Holly McClane, Richard Thornberg and Al Powell from the first one to be precise. Yeah, I know he had a small role in the second film which I'm doing but that's just when he was in Los Angeles. Either ways that's Die Hard 2, a sequel to Die Hard, have my congratulations. Expand
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mikeonkokNov 16, 2013
Fantastic movie.

It takes all the stuff that was great about the first die hard (christmas time, simple but extremely exciting and engaging story, good character, great acting etc.) and basically does all that again, but puts it into a
Fantastic movie.

It takes all the stuff that was great about the first die hard (christmas time, simple but extremely exciting and engaging story, good character, great acting etc.) and basically does all that again, but puts it into a setting that is new and isn't at all a simple rehash of die hard 1. It's a really great sequel and does pretty much everything right.
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MovieGuysSep 27, 2013
Die Hard 2 is one of the best sequel to a movie franchise, and the characteristics of the first one are all here: cheesy dialogue, tight spaces, and badass police officer John McClane. The story is just as fresh and exciting as the first one,Die Hard 2 is one of the best sequel to a movie franchise, and the characteristics of the first one are all here: cheesy dialogue, tight spaces, and badass police officer John McClane. The story is just as fresh and exciting as the first one, and is a feat to beat. Expand
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Gloom-shroomMar 15, 2022
i have never expected an airplane version of die hard but it is god damn entertaining
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robertoiglesiasJan 3, 2018
Die Hard 2 is the film that really made Die Hard an amazing franchise. Because it became a series with this film.
Die Hard 2 might have a different setting from the first one, but it still was astonishing. One thing that made it great was
Die Hard 2 is the film that really made Die Hard an amazing franchise. Because it became a series with this film.
Die Hard 2 might have a different setting from the first one, but it still was astonishing. One thing that made it great was that it was directed by Renny Harlin(A Nightmare on Elm Street 4 director. Both are great films). Another reason was that it had fantastic development. Yes, some of the villains were forgettable, but Die Hard 2 is still fun and sometimes creative.
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LaMagiadeVirueAug 16, 2013
Como la primera, esta es un joyita divertida y graciosa. La idea del aeropuerto es genial, y mantiene un ritmo intenso durante las dos horas. Genial!!
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marcmyworksDec 8, 2013
Basically a knock-off of the original Die Hard but with one of the most memorable death scenes in film history. Still enjoyable and featuring Canadian actress Sheila McCarthy of 'Little Mosque on the Prairie' fame.
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EpicLadySpongeFeb 3, 2016
It looks like a rehash... maybe because I was too blindfolded to see that. Oh, it is. Not only that, but it's also enjoyable and it builds up a stack of freshness to keep the movie going.
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FuturedirectorMar 12, 2016
Die Harder may be a bit dumb for the dialogue, with more gross words than simple ones. But it's perfectly enjoyable and full of action and suspense. This film continue with the first one fantastically, despite the bad and more mixed worldwideDie Harder may be a bit dumb for the dialogue, with more gross words than simple ones. But it's perfectly enjoyable and full of action and suspense. This film continue with the first one fantastically, despite the bad and more mixed worldwide critics. PD: My new favorite action film. Expand
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LoletinAlexisApr 21, 2021
Die Hard 2 loses the surprise effect and is worse than the first one, but does that make it a bad movie? Not at all.
We have in our hands a very entertaining movie with a Bruce Willis who is still unleashed.
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LoRevisorFeb 25, 2015
Uma sequência esquisita,porém excelente,De volta em problemas graves para resolver McClane salva Los Angeles de atentados terroristas ao aeroporto em aviões em circulações. Também cheio de ação e com excelente atuação de Bruce Willis.
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lukechristianscJun 24, 2015
Die Hard 2 is crisply directed by Renny Harlin, he succeeds by thrilling audiences and does not suck . It's a kick ass summer sequel, Bruce Willis is back as John McClaine, he returns to the franchise that made him a solid action star. TheDie Hard 2 is crisply directed by Renny Harlin, he succeeds by thrilling audiences and does not suck . It's a kick ass summer sequel, Bruce Willis is back as John McClaine, he returns to the franchise that made him a solid action star. The villain is weak, I wish that Jeb Stuart and Steven E. DeSouza would of made the villain more kick ass like Alan Rickman was in the first one. Grade B+ Expand
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SumwhenDec 20, 2016
Underrated sequel. Actually superior to the original, I find little to complain about with this. Inventive action and endearingly bad dialogue make this an underappreciated gem.
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seanreneauMay 23, 2018
Die Hard 2 is like the original tons of fun. The movie is funny and action packed.
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DiptanshuMay 8, 2020
Yippie kay yay MF!Entertaining sequel not as flawless as prequel!great music,amazing acting,Decent screenplay and story-line,great one liners like 1st one,actions were not that much but amazing,starting was slow the intro and whole airportYippie kay yay MF!Entertaining sequel not as flawless as prequel!great music,amazing acting,Decent screenplay and story-line,great one liners like 1st one,actions were not that much but amazing,starting was slow the intro and whole airport situation felt fresh then as we move it felt little slow but the situations were engaging to watch,great arc to reporter the villain was not as great as last one although in this they were group,although the crashing and there plan felt amazing,the starting church and hijacking network was great start,the officer and the janitor were amazing specially the technician guy.3rd act was amazing as hell the twist was surprising although little predictable end but entertaining with the amazing yippi line.overall the feel like 1st one was missing but sure entertaining sequel! Expand
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TrergFirestormJul 4, 2023
God, you're up to your neck in terrorists again, John.

- They say there were terrorists at the airport? Yes, I heard that too. Usually, sequels don't often turn out great, and sometimes they are completely disappointing. But Die Hard is a
God, you're up to your neck in terrorists again, John.

- They say there were terrorists at the airport?
Yes, I heard that too.

Usually, sequels don't often turn out great, and sometimes they are completely disappointing. But Die Hard is a completely different level and a different situation. Like it's Christmas again, terrorists again, but it's still gorgeous. More than 30 years have passed, but what does it look like. You watch, enjoy, laugh, at times you cry for a time that cannot be returned. But how awesome is that. Words cannot describe. It must be felt. I feel.

The fact that the director of the tape changed did not spoil the film. John McTiernan's place was taken by Renny Harlin, who for a long time was associated with Rock Climber for me, and here his direction is very cool and memorable.

At first, the more frequent scenes between John and Holly are missing, their love in the first film was very captivating, especially feelings. But in the end, of course, there will be romance and it fully satisfies my needs.

John McLain again single-handedly tries to stop the bad guys, he jokes again, he has great charisma, he tries to reach people, no one believes in him, he tries to explain the obvious again. His wrestling looks still in the same breath, everything is like in childhood, only even better. Earlier in childhood, apart from wow and great, you can hardly understand the depth of what is happening. For you, it's just spectacular, after so much time you look at a lot from a completely different angle.

Bruce Willis. John McLain is very happy with his jokes, his fights and shootouts. Against him, the opponent is no less tough than Hans from the first part. And their confrontation was very cool and spectacular, just like with his opponents.

Bonnie Bedelia. Holly is mostly on the plane and communicates with John from there, but of course everything changes in the denouement, their feelings are still a very important component of the film.

Dennis Franz. One of my favorite secondary characters. How John fought with him. How I tried to get through to him. For the time being, for a time, he seemed like an ordinary bureaucrat. Their dialogues with John are perceived as something special. Yes, and the character later changes for the better. It doesn't get so stuffy.

Tom Bower. As the janitor, Marvin added to the atmosphere of the film, and he had a pleasant impression of interacting with John.

William Sadler. Colonel Stewart is a cold-blooded and intelligent villain who does everything right, it's nice to look at such a tough opponent. Who can not be called a standard villain, he has everything according to plan and he is really good, it is clear that even John MacLaine recognizes his strength, it is felt.

John Amos. His character is not as cool as it seemed with his first appearance. At first, he seems like a very tough professional who will stop Stuart. I was waiting for their confrontation, but soon a lot of things change in him, of course he played his role great and there are no complaints about him, but the first impression was of course better.

Hard Die 2 is like a good wine. It gets better and better over the years. The atmosphere, the direction, the acting are all top notch. Watch and enjoy. And the golden 90s, and the way they filmed, dynamics, action, jokes, Christmas. Everything is very cool even after more than 30 years. And more than a worthy continuation of the cult film.
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ProfAmateurDec 29, 2022
I would say if you liked the first one, you also like the second one. More or less the same story in a different setting.
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511andahalfJan 6, 2022
While a small step down from the first film, Die Hard 2 is still a great film. There's great tension and action, and Willis once again delivers as McClane. The film doesn't do much to separate itself from the 1st film, but it's still a goodWhile a small step down from the first film, Die Hard 2 is still a great film. There's great tension and action, and Willis once again delivers as McClane. The film doesn't do much to separate itself from the 1st film, but it's still a good film on its own. Expand
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Pan_KrytykAug 12, 2022
No tutaj już lepiej z tą oceną... Warto oglądać całą serię filmów.... Oooo.
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jackctierney05Apr 22, 2022
Die Hard 2: the perfect family Christmas movie featuring... John McClane the elf! This movie is so adventurous and action-packed, I love all the explosions and shootings, which is what everyone wants. I love how Barnes stuck by McClane's sideDie Hard 2: the perfect family Christmas movie featuring... John McClane the elf! This movie is so adventurous and action-packed, I love all the explosions and shootings, which is what everyone wants. I love how Barnes stuck by McClane's side throughout the film while everyone else doubted him and kicked him out of the equation. They came around eventually, but Barnes reminds me so much of Powell in the prequel. This movie agreeable lacks the raw thrills possessed by the first movie, but nonetheless it is such an enjoyable one and is of course well worth watching. Expand
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