Webthe 1988 holiday classic centers around john mcclane, a new york city detective who’s in los angeles to try to save his marriage when all hell breaks loose. Webthe debate around whether or not die hard (and die hard 2) constitutes a proper holiday movie is almost as contentious as the inevitable annual love/hate debate. Webspeaking with the american film institute for a holiday special, die hard director john mctiernan revealed that his personal way into the story of terrorists. Die hard is a heartfelt movie about coming home for the holidays. Webmuch of the film works like this, small nuanced details working cohesively to craft a satisfying action tale that goes beyond the explosions, gunfire and bloodied.
