Die Hard is the first Hallmark Christmas movie. * Takes place on Christmas. * Christmas songs and references through out. * Love story couple have something they aren't happy about / conflict, with the other person. * Old Christmas tradition/reference. Theo: "Alright, listen up guys. ’Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring - except for the four assholes coming in the rear in standard two-by-two cover formation." * Greed is bad. People are what is important. * Happy ending on Christmas with the Couple getting together. Great reaction. Keep going. Love it when the reactors make me laugh.
Except that Christmas is just a setting not a driving force, if it wasnt Xmas terrorists would still attack the building and John would still have to save the day... "Die Hard" is no more a Xmas movie than "Lethal Weapon" and the whole debate was just a joke that originated in the early Internet forums, in other words a geek thing...
@@sdkelmaruecan2907 Exactly. The Christmas references are just superficial window dressing. The only reason it's set during Christmas is for a plot excuse to get John and Holly together in the same building, but obviously once that plot device is chosen, of course they'll add superficial Christmas references to fill out the milieu. There is almost no actual Christmas spirit throughout the movie. But shitloads of action spirit. Die Hard is an action movie, not a Christmas movie. But of course simple minds can't see past the trivial window dressing.
One of my favorite lines was besides "Yippee-Ki-Yay" was "Do I sound like I am ordering a pizza?" I got another movie reaction suggestion it's one of my favorites, The Final Countdown (1980) The U.S.S. Nimitz goes back to December 6th, 1941. It's filmed on the Nimitz. It's like Top Gun meets Back to the Future.
That and it was C4. Those old CRT monitors keep a decent electric charge in them when you turn them off. So it was able to set off the C4 next to the ammo and BOOM.
10:17, Ive seen this movie dozens of times before. I just realized that Hans brother and Marco will be the last times that John hesitates to start shooting.
The making fists with your toes is honestly good advice. Your feet are connected all throughout your back. Anyway classic movie of course, although I wouldn't read the book if you are expecting this to come from a happy ending. There is one key difference I want to point out though, the watch. That watch was a gift from Harry (the business douche that got himself killed). Hans was able to grab the watch and almost get Holly killed kind of like Harry was a plague even in death. In the book the watch has a bit more consideration and metaphor I think.
Thank you! Finally someone who doesn't hold up the third one as another franchise highlight, when it was in fact that one that torpedoed the whole concept and started the whole downfall.
@erikthompson619 they took out Holly and Christmas, that was a huge minus, and made it an over the top action movie.. which is saying something since die hard movies should be over the top action, just not like that
@@KennyandLindsayWatch Die Hard With A Vengeance (Die Hard 3) is also great! It has the best tag team with Samuel L Jackson. Watch it and decide for yourselves and you will definitely enjoy the ride!
37:50, I'm starting to wonder if Christmas Eve Christmas parts were a thing in the 1980s and before. I've been working in corporate since 1992 and by a week before Christmas, most offices are a ghost town.
Since you joked about how's it hangin...Growing up, whenever someone would say to my little brother "How's it hangin'?" he would answer "Right down the middle" . Yes, I'm hitting send after typing this. You're welcome.
Bruce Willis was known as a comedic actor from Moonlighting (TV show) until this movie, then he became an action star. 2 and 3 are good. Don't look up the cast for 3, want to be a surprise. Fifth Element is a classic, you must see it. Unbreakable and it's trilogy (M. Night Shyamalan) would be awesome to react to!
A western set in Australia (circa 1800's) starring Tom Selleck & Alan Rickman has to be good. One of my favorite western movies. @@KennyandLindsayWatch
There's a debate whether it's a Christmas movie or not because it's NOT a Christmas movie. Those who insist it is and provide a list of reasons why reveal that they don't think at anything but a superficial level. What makes a movie a Christmas movie is its atmosphere, its theme, and the fact hat you couldn't tell the story without it being tied to Christmas. The only meaningful reason why "Die Hard" is set during Christmas is to have a plot excuse to have separated John and Holly MacLane get together in the same building. They could have used any number of other plot devices completely unrelated to Christmas to accomplish that. But once that plot decision is made, OF COURSE they're going to throw in a bunch of trivial references to Christmas to flesh out the milieu. You can tell it's not a Christmas movie because you could take the Christmas out of "Die Hard" and still tell the story in the exact same way. "Die Hard" is an action movie through and through. The Christmas aspect of it is purely window dressing. Or are all these shallow thinkers actually claiming that they feel the Christmas spirit of peace and joy to all humankind by watching blood-spattered violence and murder and buildings exploding and thieves at work stealing hundreds of millions of dollars and glass-torn feet smearing blood all over the floor? Oh yeah, I see that kind of content and I get the urge to burst out singing, "Peace on earth, good will toward men!" all the time.
I mean the problem is I can argue that a few different ways. The first way being not everyone has the same feelings towards Christmas. For example .Some people think Peace and Joy at Christmas, while some people just get super depressed. Alot of folks consider Home Alone a Christmas movie (me included) but I could argue it both ways. Yes it happens at Christmas, and the plot is family goes on Christmas vacation so robbers take advantage, kinda like the terrorists took advantage of this Christmas Party. In home alone there is a ton of violence (not death sure, but still pretty violent for a kids movie) and Christmas music. Most Christmas movies that I think of, you can take the "Christmas" out of it and the movie would not change (except for movies about literal santa clause) It's a wonderful life might be THE most famous Christmas movie of all time.......but take out the Christmas part and the story wouldn't change. I do get all your points, and think it's a great thing to think about!
One of my favorite films! classic movies are the best. Also, I can't help but point out that Kenny reminds me of the youtuber John Wolfe, besides the hair color.
Yes, it is definitely a Christmas movie. You should also check parts 2, 3 and 4 - of those, only Die Hard 2 is a Christmas movie, but I liked them all … and I think you’ll like them too … killing a helicopter with a car was in Die Hard 4 (Live Free Or Die Hard). Anyway, if you like Samuel L. Jackson, you’ll see him in Die Hard 3 (Die Hard With A Vengeance). That was an awesome reaction! Thank you! As for recommendations, I have something that would definitely suit you, especially Lindsay from what I saw her comedy type is, but it is not Bruce Willis … it is an awesome comedy - “Just Visiting” (if you haven’t seen it yet, that is) … I loved it, I could not watch it in one piece, I had to pause and make use of the bathroom several times from so much laughter (Christina Applegate, Jean Reno, Christian Clavier). A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Salutations from Romania …
@@KennyandLindsayWatch You guys are awesome! You’re among the very few who read comments from viewers and the annoyingly few who actually reply with a few words - that makes you special … and if a time will come when you ask yourselves on which side you are (in life, in general), remember what I say (write) now to shed light on (some of) your (future) questions: you’re definitely on our side, you’re in the resistance - that makes you even more special. A Happy New Year to you and to all those dear to you. Salutations from Romania …
why do certain viewers continue to call this a Christmas movie? Maybe they don't understand Christmas vs the season of Christmas. It obviously a "crime action thriller", which just happens to take place during the Christmas Season. It would be the same type of movie, even if it took place on New Years, 4th of July, or on his birthday.
Die Hard is the first Hallmark Christmas movie.
* Takes place on Christmas.
* Christmas songs and references through out.
* Love story couple have something they aren't happy about / conflict, with the other person.
* Old Christmas tradition/reference. Theo: "Alright, listen up guys. ’Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring - except for the four assholes coming in the rear in standard two-by-two cover formation."
* Greed is bad. People are what is important.
* Happy ending on Christmas with the Couple getting together.
Great reaction. Keep going. Love it when the reactors make me laugh.
Hey that logic checks out with me lol. Thanks so much for watching!!
Except that Christmas is just a setting not a driving force, if it wasnt Xmas terrorists would still attack the building and John would still have to save the day... "Die Hard" is no more a Xmas movie than "Lethal Weapon" and the whole debate was just a joke that originated in the early Internet forums, in other words a geek thing...
@@sdkelmaruecan2907 Exactly. The Christmas references are just superficial window dressing. The only reason it's set during Christmas is for a plot excuse to get John and Holly together in the same building, but obviously once that plot device is chosen, of course they'll add superficial Christmas references to fill out the milieu. There is almost no actual Christmas spirit throughout the movie. But shitloads of action spirit. Die Hard is an action movie, not a Christmas movie. But of course simple minds can't see past the trivial window dressing.
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LMAO another great reaction as always!!! The whole 2nd half of this reaction had me laughing on the floor!!!!
Thank you so much!!! we are so mad we waited so long to watch this movie lol
One of my favorite lines was besides "Yippee-Ki-Yay" was "Do I sound like I am ordering a pizza?" I got another movie reaction suggestion it's one of my favorites, The Final Countdown (1980) The U.S.S. Nimitz goes back to December 6th, 1941. It's filmed on the Nimitz. It's like Top Gun meets Back to the Future.
Top Gun meets Back to the Future??? SOLD! we will def check that out!
🤔 Over 20 references to Christmas plus 4 Christmas songs,...that is an average of 1 Christmas reference every 5 to 7 minutes...😉
Those are insane stats!!!! I am convinced that anyone who says this is not a Christmas movie, just has not actually seen the movie.
It's hangin' just fine, BTW. :D
LMAO!
This movie turned Bruce Willis from a T.V. star to an action movie star! This was Bruce Willis' first action movie role.
Man, you really can't tell the way he knocks it out of the park. So cool!!
Hi Lindsay..love ya shirt....lol...ya goofy m8te from Australia 😂
This is a great Christmas movie!
We agree!
The explosion after dropping the chair down the lift well was so large because it detonated other ammo stacked nearby.
Ah okay, that makes sense! Thank you.
That and it was C4. Those old CRT monitors keep a decent electric charge in them when you turn them off. So it was able to set off the C4 next to the ammo and BOOM.
as someone with many memories of turning a CRT off and still feeling the electric charge in the air, this checks out lol@@YukoValis
10:17, Ive seen this movie dozens of times before. I just realized that Hans brother and Marco will be the last times that John hesitates to start shooting.
Ironically it probably would have been a much cleaner death for him than breaking your neck falling down stairs
@@KennyandLindsayWatch Yup
Exactly. Christmas is said throughout the entire movie with Christmas music too. Period.
Lots of people say it is not but it's not true.
1000%
Diehard and Lethal Weapon a couple of my fave Christmas movies
We didn't know Lethal Weapon was a Christmas movie too!
Merry Christmas & Happy/Healthy 2024 guys.
❤❤❤
Ray.
Thanks so much Ray, same to you!!
The making fists with your toes is honestly good advice. Your feet are connected all throughout your back. Anyway classic movie of course, although I wouldn't read the book if you are expecting this to come from a happy ending. There is one key difference I want to point out though, the watch. That watch was a gift from Harry (the business douche that got himself killed). Hans was able to grab the watch and almost get Holly killed kind of like Harry was a plague even in death. In the book the watch has a bit more consideration and metaphor I think.
Oh wow, no idea it was even a book in the first place. Harry.....what a douche lol
You are missing out if you don't watch Bruce in the Red movies.
Just googled it and it looks right up our alley!!! Def gonna have to check this one out! Thanks for the recommendation!
Reginald VelJohnson played a cop in three major cities. Los Angeles (Die Hard), Chicago (Family Matters), and New York (Ghostbusters).
He's the real MVP
The only serious contender against "Die hard" for the title of "world's greatest Christmas movie" - is "Die hard 2".
We will need to check that out then haha
100% a Christmas movie !! Great reaction. Die Hards 1 & 2 are awesome, after that they get a lil hinky. Love your One Piece reactions too.
Thank you! Finally someone who doesn't hold up the third one as another franchise highlight, when it was in fact that one that torpedoed the whole concept and started the whole downfall.
@erikthompson619 they took out Holly and Christmas, that was a huge minus, and made it an over the top action movie.. which is saying something since die hard movies should be over the top action, just not like that
Thanks so much!! yeah we are excited to watch part 2 eventually
@@KennyandLindsayWatch Die Hard With A Vengeance (Die Hard 3) is also great! It has the best tag team with Samuel L Jackson. Watch it and decide for yourselves and you will definitely enjoy the ride!
37:50, I'm starting to wonder if Christmas Eve Christmas parts were a thing in the 1980s and before. I've been working in corporate since 1992 and by a week before Christmas, most offices are a ghost town.
Yeah, actually good point. The corporate christmas parties that I have been to were always like a week out.
Since you joked about how's it hangin...Growing up, whenever someone would say to my little brother "How's it hangin'?" he would answer "Right down the middle" . Yes, I'm hitting send after typing this. You're welcome.
Lol personally I went with "A little to the left" - Kenny (obviously)
Bruce Willis was known as a comedic actor from Moonlighting (TV show) until this movie, then he became an action star. 2 and 3 are good. Don't look up the cast for 3, want to be a surprise.
Fifth Element is a classic, you must see it. Unbreakable and it's trilogy (M. Night Shyamalan) would be awesome to react to!
5th Element is on the list, and we've been wanting to see the Unbreakable trilogy! Are the other Die Hard movies considered Christmas movies as well?
I think only Die Hard 2 is (Xmas).
Even Bruce Willis has said this is NOT a Christmas movie. I,respectfully, disagree...
"Die Hard" was Alan Rickman's first movie role. When I hear Alan Rickman I think of "Harry Potter" AND "Quigley Down Under".
Oh cool! The first thing I think of when I hear Alan Rickman is Harry Potter too. Never heard of Quigley Down Under, is it any good?
A western set in Australia (circa 1800's) starring Tom Selleck & Alan Rickman has to be good. One of my favorite western movies. @@KennyandLindsayWatch
There's a debate whether it's a Christmas movie or not because it's NOT a Christmas movie. Those who insist it is and provide a list of reasons why reveal that they don't think at anything but a superficial level. What makes a movie a Christmas movie is its atmosphere, its theme, and the fact hat you couldn't tell the story without it being tied to Christmas. The only meaningful reason why "Die Hard" is set during Christmas is to have a plot excuse to have separated John and Holly MacLane get together in the same building. They could have used any number of other plot devices completely unrelated to Christmas to accomplish that. But once that plot decision is made, OF COURSE they're going to throw in a bunch of trivial references to Christmas to flesh out the milieu.
You can tell it's not a Christmas movie because you could take the Christmas out of "Die Hard" and still tell the story in the exact same way. "Die Hard" is an action movie through and through. The Christmas aspect of it is purely window dressing. Or are all these shallow thinkers actually claiming that they feel the Christmas spirit of peace and joy to all humankind by watching blood-spattered violence and murder and buildings exploding and thieves at work stealing hundreds of millions of dollars and glass-torn feet smearing blood all over the floor? Oh yeah, I see that kind of content and I get the urge to burst out singing, "Peace on earth, good will toward men!" all the time.
I mean the problem is I can argue that a few different ways. The first way being not everyone has the same feelings towards Christmas. For example .Some people think Peace and Joy at Christmas, while some people just get super depressed. Alot of folks consider Home Alone a Christmas movie (me included) but I could argue it both ways. Yes it happens at Christmas, and the plot is family goes on Christmas vacation so robbers take advantage, kinda like the terrorists took advantage of this Christmas Party. In home alone there is a ton of violence (not death sure, but still pretty violent for a kids movie) and Christmas music.
Most Christmas movies that I think of, you can take the "Christmas" out of it and the movie would not change (except for movies about literal santa clause) It's a wonderful life might be THE most famous Christmas movie of all time.......but take out the Christmas part and the story wouldn't change.
I do get all your points, and think it's a great thing to think about!
$640 million in 1988 is more than $1.6 billion today.
Yeah that is insane!
One of my favorite films! classic movies are the best.
Also, I can't help but point out that Kenny reminds me of the youtuber John Wolfe, besides the hair color.
Thanks so much! I am not familiar with Mr. Wolfe but he sounds like a good looking dude - Kenny
My favorite Xmas movie of all time!!
It's our new favorite as well!!
Yes, it is definitely a Christmas movie. You should also check parts 2, 3 and 4 - of those, only Die Hard 2 is a Christmas movie, but I liked them all … and I think you’ll like them too … killing a helicopter with a car was in Die Hard 4 (Live Free Or Die Hard). Anyway, if you like Samuel L. Jackson, you’ll see him in Die Hard 3 (Die Hard With A Vengeance).
That was an awesome reaction! Thank you!
As for recommendations, I have something that would definitely suit you, especially Lindsay from what I saw her comedy type is, but it is not Bruce Willis … it is an awesome comedy - “Just Visiting” (if you haven’t seen it yet, that is) … I loved it, I could not watch it in one piece, I had to pause and make use of the bathroom several times from so much laughter (Christina Applegate, Jean Reno, Christian Clavier).
A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Salutations from Romania …
Thak you so much, we will have to add just visiting to the list, never heard of it but sounds great!
@@KennyandLindsayWatch You guys are awesome!
You’re among the very few who read comments from viewers and the annoyingly few who actually reply with a few words - that makes you special … and if a time will come when you ask yourselves on which side you are (in life, in general), remember what I say (write) now to shed light on (some of) your (future) questions: you’re definitely on our side, you’re in the resistance - that makes you even more special.
A Happy New Year to you and to all those dear to you.
Salutations from Romania …
Thanks so much, yep we try to read and respond to as many as we can, and will try as long as possible. Happy New Year!!@@kaycosti3631
"Al, stop!" xD
PLEASE AL
Roaring chestnuts 😂
lmao, she wanted them!
Masterpiece of a movie. And I still was focused on your reaction despite two distractions 😅
Please react to a Bruce Willis movie called The Last Boy Scout. You’re going to love it.
We will check that out! Thank you!
Gremlins (1984) please:).
ohhhh I have wanted to watch that for a very long time, adding it to the list - Kenny
Great movie
why do certain viewers continue to call this a Christmas movie? Maybe they don't understand Christmas vs the season of Christmas. It obviously a "crime action thriller", which just happens to take place during the Christmas Season. It would be the same type of movie, even if it took place on New Years, 4th of July, or on his birthday.
Try leo movie
Watch more Bruce Willis: Unbreakable, Armageddon, Tears of the Sun.
Unbreakable and the sequels are def on the list!
Namaste 🙏🕉🌸
Namaste!
Thumbnail sure is distracting >.>
Yeah, Bruce Willis is pretty distracting, but in the best way!