DIE HARD WITH A VENGEANCE (1995) MOVIE REACTION - DID NOT DISAPPOINT! - First Time Watching - Review

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  • Опубліковано 22 гру 2023
  • Welcome to our first-time reaction to Die Hard With A Vengeance (1995). This cinematic rollercoaster with Bruce Willis reprising his iconic role as John McClane, alongside the charismatic Samuel L. Jackson was phenomenal! The movie has a lot to love! Explosive action, dynamic duo dynamics, and intense storytelling that is characteristic of the Die Hard series.
    "Die Hard With A Vengeance" sees McClane and his unlikely partner, Zeus Carver (Samuel L. Jackson), tackling a series of deadly puzzles set by the enigmatic Simon Gruber (Jeremy Irons). This film is filled with high-octane sequences and some witty banter between Willis and Jackson that make this one of our favorites in the series thus far!
    We hope you enjoy our reactions, commentary and discussions as we explore this iconic action film.
    So let's navigate the streets of New York, face off against Simon Gruber, and immerse ourselves in the adrenaline-fueled excitement of this John McTiernan-directed blockbuster!
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  • @OfficialMediaKnights
    @OfficialMediaKnights  5 місяців тому +70

    Thank you guys for watching this with us and for your support throughout the year! You guys mean the world to us. If you enjoyed the reaction leave a like and subscribe (it helps us out a lot!) and If you'd like to support the channel and gain access to the full length reaction become a member of our patreon bit.ly/3ICVrJ6
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    • @D0S81
      @D0S81 5 місяців тому +5

      his ''smoking cigarettes and watching Captain Kangaroo'' line reminded me that if you guys haven't seen it, you gotta check out Pulp Fiction. It's a great film with Sam and Bruce too.

    • @daveking9393
      @daveking9393 5 місяців тому +3

      This has been a real fun journey with you guys. Thanks so much for all you do. You do a great job editing and I really appreciate you sharing everything. Keep up the great work!

    • @OfficialMediaKnights
      @OfficialMediaKnights  5 місяців тому +6

      @D0S81 It’s on our list too! We’ll be checking it out soon 😃

    • @OfficialMediaKnights
      @OfficialMediaKnights  5 місяців тому +4

      @daveking9393 thank you for taking the time to watch these with us! It means the world to both of us ❤️

    • @ivannbg6212
      @ivannbg6212 5 місяців тому +2

      Please continue to watch Lethal weapon the godfather of all buddy cop movies. And BEVERLY HILLS COP franchise.

  • @SSD_Penumbra
    @SSD_Penumbra 5 місяців тому +395

    Fun fact about this movie; the director was actually investigated by the FBI. The plan Simon uses would have actually succeeded in real life, and the fbi wanted to know how the director knew. He used publicly available records that ANYONE could have researched. Because of this movie, they upped security.

    • @extantsanity
      @extantsanity 5 місяців тому +37

      Came here to say all of this. Fucking epic. It would have been such a shame to have this heist planned out in a lesser movie, I'm so glad it was used so well for such a phenomenal movie with the right talent in all the right places (acting, dialog, cinematography, sound, etc.)

    • @reptomicus
      @reptomicus 5 місяців тому +26

      They had to relocate within the vault to secure it. The gold really was behind the subway wall.

    • @newspooiechannel
      @newspooiechannel 5 місяців тому +42

      It wasn't actually the director, but the writer, Jonathan Hensleigh. He was investigated with regard to the layout of the Federal Reserve building, the vault's placement and how it was being guarded, since it matched the actual layout and process of the building. The information he used was from a news article that was originally published in a magazine.
      On that note... John McTiernan, the director (and director of the original film) later went to jail for illegal wiretapping, perjury and lying to the FBI.

    • @SSD_Penumbra
      @SSD_Penumbra 5 місяців тому

      Surprisingly its not the first, and more infamously, the North Hollywood shootout between two bankrobbers and the LAPD was directly inspired by Heat. One of the bank robbers watched it and essentially copied it. @@extantsanity

    • @ItsLikeFerrari
      @ItsLikeFerrari 5 місяців тому

      Whoa what?@

  • @jjkcharlie
    @jjkcharlie 5 місяців тому +158

    The return of John McTiernan. This feels like more of a sequel than the second.

    • @OfficialMediaKnights
      @OfficialMediaKnights  5 місяців тому +37

      We agree! The second one feels like the odd man out but it’s still enjoyable! This one however brought back that style from the first one that we enjoyed😃

    • @doughbafett
      @doughbafett 5 місяців тому +7

      Mostly because it completely ignores McClane moving to LA before the second movie to be with his family.

    • @Powerhaus88
      @Powerhaus88 5 місяців тому +2

      Heretic! *throws Holy water*

    • @CYB3R2K
      @CYB3R2K 5 місяців тому +1

      Not really. This feels NOTHING like a die hard aside McClaine the Simon says thing is more out of Saw movie or a Steven Seagal movie villain

    • @vladyvhv9579
      @vladyvhv9579 4 місяці тому +4

      @@CYB3R2K The second movie feels more out of place in the series. While it's a good movie, Die Hard 2 is just the weakest of the bunch. Hans and Simon are 2 of the truly iconic movie badguys in movie history. It being a more elaborate heist ties in with the first. And 4 and 5 following the same trend as 3 makes me question if you know the series.

  • @user-nh3bm9if8k
    @user-nh3bm9if8k 5 місяців тому +101

    Don't forget to watch The Fifth Element, yet another great Bruce Willis film. And in case you are somehow not familiar with its director, Luc Besson, allow yourself to be introduced to a whole bunch of really good movies and franchises to watch, such as The Transporter, District 13, Leon: The Professional, and many others. His style is unique. You're gonna love it.

    • @arturoperez352
      @arturoperez352 5 місяців тому +2

      Nothing for Valarian 😢

    • @lilchickenwing3955
      @lilchickenwing3955 5 місяців тому +1

      Love Leon, also funny enough that’s literally the order I watched them first I went die hard, finished the first 3 then heard of fifth element, then heard of Bessons other films like Leon, etc

    • @BigJohnLXV
      @BigJohnLXV 5 місяців тому +4

      R E.D. is one of the best Willis movies

    • @H2LaPyr
      @H2LaPyr 5 місяців тому +1

      The Transporter and District 13 were not directed by Besson, I think he only produced them.

    • @user-nh3bm9if8k
      @user-nh3bm9if8k 5 місяців тому

      First of all, he is a screenplay writer, and his studio, Europa Corp, is a main production studio for those mentioned. I'd say the guy is just too busy to direct every movie of his own scripts himself. There is a deep collaboration, and his role is crucial. That's why those films are widely recognized as Luc Besson's, I beleive.@@H2LaPyr

  • @angelkay311
    @angelkay311 5 місяців тому +107

    If you guys watch the 4th one, make sure you watch the unrated version.
    It was PG-13 in the theaters, but they released it unrated on DVD & bluray.
    It adds much more violence & McClane cursing.

    • @kurtrivero368
      @kurtrivero368 5 місяців тому

      Both versions suck ass.

    • @stonerthoosie
      @stonerthoosie 5 місяців тому +7

      THIS. The 4th is actually my second favorite after the OG. And it needs that R rating IMO.

    • @stonerthoosie
      @stonerthoosie 5 місяців тому

      THIS. The 4th is actually my second favorite after the OG. And it needs that R rating IMO.

    • @jdxsr85
      @jdxsr85 5 місяців тому

      If the R rated version is so good, why didn't they release that to theaters?

    • @angelkay311
      @angelkay311 5 місяців тому +3

      @@jdxsr85 Because the studio wanted a PG-13 in the theaters so younger kids could go without having a parent with them. It was too make sure the movie made more money

  • @ryand34561
    @ryand34561 5 місяців тому +57

    I love the Die Hard series, but this was always my favourite! Bruce Willis and Sam L Jackson just had so much chemistry and played off each other so well!

    • @brianvalencia7717
      @brianvalencia7717 5 місяців тому +4

      Their chemistry's so good, they did 3 other films together: Pulp Fiction, Unbreakable, and Glass.

    • @Temeraire101
      @Temeraire101 5 місяців тому +1

      Completely agree😁😁

    • @brianvalencia7717
      @brianvalencia7717 3 місяці тому

      ​@@Mark-Varley4051Yeah, I know! I was just listing all of the other films the did together.

  • @darthroden
    @darthroden 5 місяців тому +31

    Yeah I recognized Scar's voice right away. Jeremy Irons was the perfect casting for the role of villain in this movie.

  • @Khay-77
    @Khay-77 5 місяців тому +58

    The original director of the first movie and also who did Predator comes back to knock it out of the park with a great follow up nobody expected to be this entertaining. Sam Jackson and Bruce Willis are great together and we got a great villain with Jeremy Irons.

    • @NelsonWin
      @NelsonWin Місяць тому +2

      Scar played a ruthless German Terrorist here.

  • @hopisix8899
    @hopisix8899 5 місяців тому +20

    Simon is actor Jeremy Irons. The voice of the sinister lion (Scar) in the Lion King.

  • @worldofgreenhell
    @worldofgreenhell 5 місяців тому +60

    Not gonna lie, this is my favorite one in the series. That explosion at the beginning is one of the most epic explosions recorded in film history.

    • @OfficialMediaKnights
      @OfficialMediaKnights  5 місяців тому +11

      Yoooo that explosion was sick!! This one had such a strong start, it was amazing!

    • @peterlenham3180
      @peterlenham3180 5 місяців тому

      It really isnt. The explosions in Die Hard 2 are better.

    • @surfingtothestars
      @surfingtothestars 5 місяців тому +6

      it's one of the more realistic explosions

    • @worldofgreenhell
      @worldofgreenhell 5 місяців тому +8

      @@peterlenham3180 Die Hard 2 is Hollywood explosion, and yes it looks pretty cool, this one is more like realistic with high shock value. Also doing this in New York IRL demands respect for the effort.

    • @peterlenham3180
      @peterlenham3180 5 місяців тому

      @@worldofgreenhell Die Hard 2 is still better in terms of explosions.

  • @iKvetch558
    @iKvetch558 5 місяців тому +56

    "Are you aiming for these people?!"
    "No! Well...maybe that mime!" 😂😂
    This movie is so great and John McTiernan is so underrated these days...I wish we could see more movies from him, but I do not see most folks giving a chance to him given his past acts and status as convicted felon...not to mention he is in his 70s.

  • @LukeLovesRose
    @LukeLovesRose 5 місяців тому +7

    Die Hard With A Vengeance is one of the greatest sequels ever made. It's one of the greatest 3rd installments in a franchise ever. And Die Hard With A Vengeance is more proof that the 1990s is one of the greatest decades in film history

  • @gerardfonz
    @gerardfonz 5 місяців тому +5

    I think you'll love die hard 4. The banter between Bruce Willis and Justin Long is so funny. And it's action packed.

  • @kevinpernod9336
    @kevinpernod9336 5 місяців тому +16

    Best one in the series, the chemistry between Sam and Bruce is a once in a generation collaboration.
    Fun fact. The writer of this film, Jonathan Hensleigh, also wrote Jumanji and Armageddon. Two other great 90's films.
    He also directed the criminally underrated super hero film The Punisher with Thomas Jane in 2004 which was way before its time. Writer of Batman Begins David Goyer admitted he borrowed some of the darker themes of it when when asked by Nolan to pen the script.

  • @Badner83
    @Badner83 5 місяців тому +21

    As a German, I love it when Denise translates the German parts of movies...
    I'd love to see you both watching some successful German movies (with subtitles) in the future.
    "Das Boot" (1981), "Der Untergang" (2004), "Das Experiment" (2001)

  • @cyndigirl418
    @cyndigirl418 3 місяці тому +5

    I hope that Bruce's family sits him down and make him watch ALL of these Die Hard movies! Even if he can't recall them right now, at least he gets to see what a Bad Ass Dude he portrayed and all the joy he's given to his fan base over the years!!

  • @merchillio
    @merchillio 5 місяців тому +3

    Charlie sitting back down when he hears there are still kids in the school in the unsung hero of the movie

  • @lw3981
    @lw3981 5 місяців тому +17

    A long kiss goodnight is a heck of a movie with an epic cast ! Love you guys as reviewers!!🎉

  • @LordBaktor
    @LordBaktor 5 місяців тому +13

    If you're hungry for more classic Bruce Willis, The Last Boy Scout is a pretty good one. Written by the guy who wrote Lethal Weapon if I'm not mistaken.

    • @seanbrookshier1466
      @seanbrookshier1466 3 місяці тому +1

      Yes, they need last boy scout and fifth element. I hope they do those

  • @paulb22
    @paulb22 5 місяців тому +4

    The "Stick your well laid plan up your well laid ass" line never gets old😂

  • @rositasultana3958
    @rositasultana3958 5 місяців тому +8

    I love the fourth one so much, please don’t stop here!

  • @joshuacampbell7493
    @joshuacampbell7493 5 місяців тому +9

    Now, watch Live Free or Die Hard Unrated Version. It shows everything.

    • @OfficialMediaKnights
      @OfficialMediaKnights  5 місяців тому +2

      Oh heck yes, we can't wait for that one!! Heard amazing things about it!

    • @user-ow1fx8th6u
      @user-ow1fx8th6u 5 місяців тому +2

      I agree, the unrated version is way closer to the R rated Die Hard movies than what we got in theaters.

  • @glennwelsh9784
    @glennwelsh9784 5 місяців тому +10

    This is one of those movies that didn't make an impact upon initial release but gained a much greater appreciation over time. It takes the Die Hard formula and completely opens it up. Instead of being contained to a single building or an airport, it's a massive fast-paced thrill ride spread out across one of the busiest cities in the world.

    • @artofalmost9479
      @artofalmost9479 5 місяців тому +3

      It was the highest grossing film of the year...

    • @47imagine
      @47imagine 5 місяців тому

      What? This movie was a HUGE hit, made a ton of money.

  • @mohanicus
    @mohanicus 5 місяців тому +6

    I love when zeus leaves his gold bar in the last car and he says "man that guy was pissed"...mcclaine says "he'll be happy when he looks in the back seat"
    Zeus.."AWW MAN THAT WAS MY GOLD BAR DAMN"...😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @Hype679
    @Hype679 5 місяців тому +8

    One of the best sequels of all time. You can watch 1 and 3 back to back and it's perfect.

  • @joshuacampbell7493
    @joshuacampbell7493 5 місяців тому +6

    That Elevator scene reminds me of Captain America.

    • @OfficialMediaKnights
      @OfficialMediaKnights  5 місяців тому +4

      I Gad the same thought while watching! Maybe that Captain America scene was a reference to this. Either way both of those scenes are epic!

  • @michaelevangatto1659
    @michaelevangatto1659 5 місяців тому +19

    “Working on a fat suspension, *smoking cigarettes watching captain kangaroo*”
    Bruce Willis sings this exact phrase in pulp fiction before he hits Marcellus Wallace with the car.

    • @TennSeven
      @TennSeven 5 місяців тому +2

      Good catch! I never realized that before this video and was hoping someone commented this.

    • @Hype679
      @Hype679 5 місяців тому +3

      To add to that scene in Pulp Fiction: The woman Marcellus shoots on accident is the same woman Mr. Pink carjacked in Reservoir Dogs. That's why she was walking.

    • @michaelevangatto1659
      @michaelevangatto1659 5 місяців тому +1

      @@Hype679 🫨 I love it!!!
      Also, another Pulp fiction adjacent fun fact; in the movie broken arrow, John travolta says “I said goddamn” after an explosion, echoing what Uma’s character says doing blow at jack rabbit slims - the FBI agent chasing travolta in broken arrow is the very same actor who played Brett, Marcellus Wallace’s business “associate” who Vincent and Jules visit during breakfast that fateful morning 😂

    • @55itsme
      @55itsme 5 місяців тому +6

      The line is from a 1965 Statler Brothers country song called Flowers On the Wall

    • @michaelevangatto1659
      @michaelevangatto1659 5 місяців тому +1

      @@55itsme 🫶🏼 good call - their second biggest hit was “I’ll go to my grave loving you” which could have easily been John and Holly’s wedding song 😂

  • @candicelitrenta8890
    @candicelitrenta8890 5 місяців тому +4

    The actor who played Simon is an Academy Award winning thespian, Jeremy Irons

  • @bigbird908
    @bigbird908 5 місяців тому +6

    Real talk, one of my favorite understated elements about this film is that all of John's team were competent and had GOATED moments. Whether it's the two that run into the building to help the kids stuck thinking A BOMB WAS GONNA GO OFF or the bomb homie not bailing when he hears that there's still kids stuck inside or even the sheer fact that the captain was not the stereotypical red taping dick... it's such a cool little detail that shows that John may have picked adopted this courageous behavior or inspires this amongst his colleagues.

  • @penguincgm489
    @penguincgm489 5 місяців тому +6

    This is my favorite one🤣 The banter and chemistry between Samuel and Bruce is just amazing and this movie gives the fast pacing and insane vibe almost all the time. So much excitement and fun!

  • @neugassh3570
    @neugassh3570 5 місяців тому +15

    90's action movies are the best...especially this one.

    • @OfficialMediaKnights
      @OfficialMediaKnights  5 місяців тому +4

      They really are, we've been having a blast!

    • @RicoRoyal
      @RicoRoyal 5 місяців тому

      ⁠@@OfficialMediaKnights90's action movies really were something special. If you're looking to keep the theme going, I recommend you check out the Nicolas Cage 90's action movie holy trinity: The Rock, Con Air and Face/Off.

  • @BlueBookGuy
    @BlueBookGuy 5 місяців тому +5

    I think I forgot just how damn good this 3rd instalment is.... The chemistry between them is electrifying !

    • @LenOliver-yz6os
      @LenOliver-yz6os 5 місяців тому

      Yeah its funny how they made Samuel L. Jackson play a angry bitter racist black man.🤣🤣🤣

  • @markwang77
    @markwang77 5 місяців тому +5

    personally, die hard 4 (live free die hard) is my favorite.

  • @Ladmia
    @Ladmia 5 місяців тому +54

    This one is always my favorite as I saw it in the theaters. Granted I was 8 and my dad was constantly putting his hand over my eyes 😂. Mom was out of town for work and he wanted to see it, so my sister and I went with him.
    Keep going with these. The next one cracks me up with their chemistry.

    • @OfficialMediaKnights
      @OfficialMediaKnights  5 місяців тому +8

      This was fantastic! No wonder you guys have been asking for these! Your dad sounds awesome haha glad he brought you guys to watch this with him. 😄

    • @KCohere33
      @KCohere33 5 місяців тому +2

      I saw it in theater too. It was a fun time.

  • @philipreece4648
    @philipreece4648 5 місяців тому +24

    This is a such a classic film, I also love the next film "Live Free or Die Hard (2007)" with Bruce Willis, Justin Long and Timothy Olyphant. As you love cinematography I would love you to do a reaction to the film "1917" This is considered as one of 2019's year's best films.

  • @LIGHTNING132YTG
    @LIGHTNING132YTG 5 місяців тому +20

    This one is probably my favorite of the original trilogy. It almost gives me Lethal Weapon and Speed vibes but more gritty?...maybe? Live Free or Die Hard is another great entry in this franchise. I think they released an Unrated Cut for that one.
    Another great film is "The Warriors" from 1979, but I would recommend only the Theatrical Cut of The Warriors if you can find that version.
    I hope you guys have a great Christmas, by the way! 😊

    • @OfficialMediaKnights
      @OfficialMediaKnights  5 місяців тому +5

      This one is exactly that! Non stop action and fun! Adding your suggestions to the list. Thanks for letting us know the versions as well! We hope you have an amazing Christmas holiday! ❤️

    • @moviemetalhead
      @moviemetalhead 5 місяців тому

      The only difference between the theatrical cut and the Director's cut of The Warriors is the DC has a prologue and some transitions done in a comic panel art style. Other than that there were no changes to the story or the flow of the movie.

    • @LIGHTNING132YTG
      @LIGHTNING132YTG 5 місяців тому

      @@moviemetalhead The art style is great, but the transitions in the DC are awful and ruins the ending as well as the tension in other scenes. It's the best example of how a Director's Cut is sometimes a bad idea.

  • @andymason3555
    @andymason3555 5 місяців тому +4

    Jeremy Irons has played many great roles, but I will always remember him as the voice of Scar in The Lion King. 😊

  • @evertondenver
    @evertondenver 5 місяців тому +6

    Scar is amazing in this movie.

  • @chefskiss6179
    @chefskiss6179 5 місяців тому +13

    I loved the enthusiasm you had during this watch, so much glee. The director, John McTiernan, is a master of bringing multiple storylines together so seamlessly. He did Die Hard 1 & 3, Predator, Hunt for Red October... and I highly recommend his cool heist flick, 1999's Thomas Crown Affair, with Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo... it's SO GOOD.
    I hope you continue with the next Die Hard instalment, seeing as there are none done after that ;)

    • @thejamppa
      @thejamppa 5 місяців тому +4

      I do like John McTiernan's 1999 film: 13th Warrior with Antonio Banderas. Cinematography is amazing and it has such tense atmosphere.

    • @meadmaker4525
      @meadmaker4525 5 місяців тому +3

      The Thomas Crown Affair is EXCELLENT!! Really hope they react to that one.

    • @chefskiss6179
      @chefskiss6179 5 місяців тому +2

      @@meadmaker4525 SOMEone has to eventually, lol. It's so much fun. And that giveaway in the intro credits. SO good.

  • @YukoValis
    @YukoValis 5 місяців тому +2

    So here is a fun fact. That very offensive sign was actually CGI. They didn't want to risk people actually coming over and starting a fight. But that also means some channels changed the message to be less offensive.. and more pointless. One of the reads just says "I hate everyone" which I doubt would have the same impact from people around the neighborhood.

  • @nvp8191
    @nvp8191 5 місяців тому +3

    Spoiler alert: Four of the five die hard movies or holiday movies. The first two are Christmas movies I believe this third movie takes place around New Year's and the fourth film is a Independence Day type of film. Even if the movies do not specifically place them in these category.

  • @solezeta1314
    @solezeta1314 5 місяців тому +12

    John has so far killed Snape and Scar. Talk about a kill count lmao

  • @terryv2006
    @terryv2006 5 місяців тому +3

    I’m so glad you’re going through the series quickly. I really hope you’ll do 4 as well. My fav action movie of all time. Also starring Justin Long who’s just so adorable.

  • @Fyrecide
    @Fyrecide 5 місяців тому +3

    You recognize the voice from a number of things, Jeremy Irons is in tonnes of stuff. But many people recognize it from Scar, from The Lion King.

  • @edmo922
    @edmo922 5 місяців тому +3

    This one is my favorite. Bruce Willis and Samuel L Jackson are so good together.

  • @Wayne-745
    @Wayne-745 5 місяців тому +1

    If you haven't figured it out yet, you heard Simon's voice on The Lion King. He voiced Scar.

  • @jasonrivers7124
    @jasonrivers7124 5 місяців тому +1

    There is a great line right at the beginning where we get a hint as to what this is about. Simon: I would not give up McClane for all the gold in your Fort Knox.”

  • @xHeckronx
    @xHeckronx 5 місяців тому +1

    The Simon is Jeremy Irons. Same guy who did the voice for Scar in Lion King. That’s why his voice is so good.

  • @larrypope5142
    @larrypope5142 5 місяців тому +1

    On another note, you can look this fact up, when the script was written, it was first picked up to be a Lethal Weapon movie, that’s why Zeus was created because all of the dialogue was written for Murtaugh and had to be changed once it was picked up as a Die Hard film. They then had to write in Location changes to New York

    • @jdxsr85
      @jdxsr85 5 місяців тому

      It was written for Brandon Lee and scrapped after his passing.

  • @AgustinRodriguez-dd6mj
    @AgustinRodriguez-dd6mj 5 місяців тому +1

    New York City feels like a legit character in this movie, its my favorite of all the Die Hard flicks

  • @lawsonic
    @lawsonic 5 місяців тому +2

    A "fun" sci fi with Bruce Willis is The 5th Element... (he pretty much plays the same character with a different name)

  • @crazyfvck
    @crazyfvck 5 місяців тому +4

    1 and 3 are my favorites :) Glad you two enjoyed it :)

  • @theamaranthineman574
    @theamaranthineman574 3 дні тому

    Funny how McClane says he was "smoking cigarettes and watching captain kangaroo" when the song that contains those lyrics (Flowers on the wall by The Statler Brothers) was playing on the radio when his character Butch in Pulp Fiction, which came out a year before this movie, was driving his car when he "ran across" Marcelus Wallace in the street... before running him over.
    It's a cool little nod.

  • @chrisburns1973
    @chrisburns1973 5 місяців тому +1

    There's an alternate ending that they fully shot but decided not to use as it would have changed the whole tone of the movie and McClane more specifically. It's a cool ending and it would have replaced the entire part in Canada. You can find it here on YT. Great channel!

  • @daniellanctot6548
    @daniellanctot6548 5 місяців тому +2

    *_Die Hard 3 is the absolute BEST Die Hard of them all: Having Hans’ brother as the vilain (Brilliantly played by academy award winner Jeremy Iron to boot) instead of some random terrorist and the addition of the OG MoFo, Sam Jackson, to the cast is unequalled in the franchise! (And it is refreshing that McLane’s boss, while well aware of John’s flaws, is not one of those Police sergeants who just yells at McLane throughout the whole movie and becomes an obstacle to the hero cop solving the problem._*
    *_While personally, I like part 4 also, it was just too difficult for them to best part 3. My ranking of the first 4 Die Hard goes:_*
    *1st: Die Hard 3*
    *2nd: Die Hard 1*
    *3rd: Die Hard 4*
    *4th: Die Hard 2*
    *_Beyond that though, I never watched Die Hard 5 as the very premise of the movie seemed just too dumb to be worth the time (so I might be ignorantly wrong, but I’d rather be that than proven right!)_*

  • @mattmullett9521
    @mattmullett9521 5 місяців тому +1

    The most unrealistic part are the bobcats that carry the gold. That amount of gold per bucket would weigh at least 6,000lb, more than the capacity than any skid steer loader can handle. Not to mention the trucks which usually carry only about 30,000lb. That would equate to a cube of gold only 3ft wide.

  • @JohnJulitz
    @JohnJulitz Місяць тому

    Another fun fact: This was originally written as a standalone project called “Simon Says.” Before it was adapted into a Die Hard movie, it was actually adapted to be a Lethal Weapon sequel. But the rights lapsed and it was re-re-purposed as a Die Hard movie.
    Another fun fact: One of the rejected scripts had McClane fighting terrorists on a Caribbean cruise, but was rejected by Bruce Willis for being too similar to Under Siege. The script, Troubleshooter, was later repurposed as Speed 2: Cruise Control.

  • @user-ul5es7tc4c
    @user-ul5es7tc4c 4 місяці тому +2

    For my money this is the second best in the series. I rank them 1-3-4-2. The fifth one does not exist. I do not acknowledge it.
    Fun fact that I didn't see mentioned...that signboard he was wearing in Harlem was blank while filming, the text was added in post. It was a good move imo, as even if taken in context of the film it's unnecessary to parade that in public.

  • @QuayNemSorr
    @QuayNemSorr 5 місяців тому +2

    The fourth movie is actually okay as well. Just never even think about the fifth.
    If you want more cool Bruce Willis 90'ies action I recommend The Last Boyscout. (Basically made up of oneliners 😅)

  • @kaizencx_kcx
    @kaizencx_kcx Місяць тому

    That line at 49:45 when he said, "Say hello to your brother" may be a chessy line but ngl, it was savage the way he said it. It's to let the audience know that this man literally wiped out two of his brothers....

  • @TheGeronimojack
    @TheGeronimojack 5 місяців тому +1

    My favorite Bruce Willis movie is by far The Fifth Element. An all star cast. Loaded with action, comedy, love story, sci fiction. An awesome movie to watch.

  • @vladyvhv9579
    @vladyvhv9579 4 місяці тому

    Solution to the jugs riddle: Fill the 5, pour into the 3. This gives 3 in 3 and 2 in 5. Pour out the 3. Then pour the 2 into the 3. Then fill the 5. Then pour 1 from the 5 to the 3. Boom 4 gallons in the 5.
    The knife Simon's girlfriend uses is revealed in some of the making of or one of the commentaries to be a custom prop, and not an actual type of knife. Which, a lot of us back in the days before DVD and Bluray, a lot of us didn't know. So, there were a lot of people trying to figure out what sort of knife it is. Also, she's played by a singer. Apparently, they thought it would be interesting to make her not speak.

  • @itsalwayssomething7490
    @itsalwayssomething7490 Місяць тому

    The summer this movie was shot, I was working at Central Park Summer Stage and would get lunch on the west side of the park every day, and remember seeing the filming of the scenes related to the park. I look back fondly because I love this movie, and it captured the vibe of that summer, and how freaking hot it was.

  • @ChrisReise
    @ChrisReise 5 місяців тому

    27:05 Emptying the 5 gal jug into the 3 gal jug would leave TWO gals. The proper steps is as follows:
    1. Fill the five-gallon jug with water.
    2. Empty three gallons into the three-gallon jug, leaving two gallons in the five-gallon jug.
    3. Empty the three-gallon jug completely, and then refill it with the remaining two gallons from the five-gallon jug.
    4. Fill the five-gallon jug again.
    5. Pour it into the three-gallon jug, filling it.
    6. The five-gallon jug is left with exactly four gallons of water.

  • @StephenLuke
    @StephenLuke 5 місяців тому +1

    One of my favorite Die Hard films ever made! Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson made a very good team!

  • @briantidwell651
    @briantidwell651 5 місяців тому +2

    Aye, kudos to you guys, actually fully showing the sandwich board… the ballz on you lol

    • @OfficialMediaKnights
      @OfficialMediaKnights  5 місяців тому

      Actually non intended and we could seriously get in trouble for that 😂 the state of YT these days. Thanks for the heads up ❤️

  • @Michael-id9bw
    @Michael-id9bw 5 місяців тому +4

    Great reaction, Knights! One of the all time great action movies. If you want some more fun Bruce Willis action, check out "Red" and its sequel, I know that you would really enjoy them. 👍💯

  • @killerqueen348
    @killerqueen348 Місяць тому

    Jeremy Irons (Scar's voice in 'The Lion King') is so perfect for this role. His voice is so on point with the role.

  • @phunkjnky
    @phunkjnky 5 місяців тому

    "Smoking cigarettes, watching Captain Kangaroo" is a reference to the lyrics of The Statler Brothers, "Flowers on The Wall, AKA what's playing on the radio in "Pulp Fiction" when Marsellus Wallace crosses the street in front Bruce.

  • @PedroCastillo_1980
    @PedroCastillo_1980 5 місяців тому +5

    Thank you guys for reacting Die Hard with a Vengeance starring Bruce Willis, Jeremy Irons and Samuel L. Jackson. Next time Live Free or Die Hard.

  • @KingsNerdCave
    @KingsNerdCave 5 місяців тому +2

    I always go back and forth between this one and the first one on which is my favorite. Both are such amazing action films. Looking forward to your reaction to the 4th film.

  • @ZombieShobb
    @ZombieShobb 5 місяців тому +1

    I am so ready to watch this right now with some beers and some christmas sandwiches and watch one of the best reaction channels. Cheers and merry christmas!

    • @OfficialMediaKnights
      @OfficialMediaKnights  5 місяців тому

      This warms our hearts! Thank you for your support. We hope you enjoy! Merry Christmas!

  • @roomstogo2245
    @roomstogo2245 5 місяців тому

    FANTASTIC REACTION. The synergy you guys bring and the cinematography knowledge and insights are sum of the best. Ive seen the die hard trilogy since i was young teen n im 35 n your interpretations male me look at the movie from a different perspective . Thank you . Keep'em comin

  • @johnnytucker6709
    @johnnytucker6709 4 місяці тому +2

    Simon says "I killed Mufasa"

  • @tommyc6066
    @tommyc6066 5 місяців тому

    Happy holidays you two! Love your channel. New subscriber. Currently going through your entire library 😊

  • @samuraiwarriorsunite
    @samuraiwarriorsunite 5 місяців тому +1

    The original film treatment was called Simon Says, and the Zeus character was supposed to be female. When the script was rewritten, Laurence Fishburne was tagged to play Zeus. Ironically, Fishburne turned down the chance (on the advice of his agent) to play Jules Winnfield in Pulp Fiction, which went to Jackson. Supposedly, while Fishburne was negotiating to receive a bigger paycheck to play Zeus, one of the producers attended the Pulp Fiction premiere and decided Jackson would be a much better fit to play the character.

  • @HenryCabotHenhouse3
    @HenryCabotHenhouse3 5 місяців тому +1

    Congratulations! You got to number 3. Feel free to stop now to avoid the disappointment of the inevitable steep downhill slope.

  • @JstaGrl329
    @JstaGrl329 5 місяців тому +1

    Hi, I just wanted to let you two know that I am thoroughly enjoying your channel. I love all of your reactions they are so genuine and so thoughtful and you live in the moment of the movie. you let it happen, You don’t guess and you’re not negative. you give honest opinions, and I honestly appreciate that. I love the Die Hard franchise I know some people don’t care for the later ones, but I love them all for what they bring I am always thoroughly entertained. Thank you thank you thank you. Keep up the great work 😊

    • @OfficialMediaKnights
      @OfficialMediaKnights  5 місяців тому +2

      This was such a sweet and kind comment, thank you so much!! You put the biggest smiles on our faces. It's support like this that really keeps us motivated, so thank you for showing up for us!

  • @piggypiggypig1746
    @piggypiggypig1746 5 місяців тому +3

    You two always do great reactions. Hope 2024 brings in the subs you deserve. 👍

    • @OfficialMediaKnights
      @OfficialMediaKnights  5 місяців тому +1

      This is so kind of you, thank you!! It's thanks to you and all the wonderful people we got this far, and we're so excited to see what the new year brings!

  • @tim0r1
    @tim0r1 5 місяців тому

    A small bit of trivia on this movie: the script for this actually started as a Lethal Weapon movie script and was retooled to fit a Die Hard film. That's why Sam Jackson was cast as an older black partner for John McLane in this one.

  • @chrisharris5497
    @chrisharris5497 5 місяців тому

    “looks like my boss at Christmas” is the most legendary comment I’ve ever heard on any reaction video I’ve ever watched and I’ve watched a lot lol. I’ve not really got the finds to join or Patreon but I wish I could subscribe a second time just on the strength of that comment. 👌

    • @OfficialMediaKnights
      @OfficialMediaKnights  5 місяців тому

      Haha! If you know you know! Thanks for showing some love. Happy Holidays ❤️

  • @themoviedealers
    @themoviedealers 5 місяців тому

    I just realized the "smoking cigarettes and watching Captain Kangaroo"was also said by Bruce in Pulp Fiction. It's a quote from the song Flowers On The Wall by the Statler Brothers, from 1967.

  • @allencampbell3350
    @allencampbell3350 5 місяців тому +1

    YAAASSSS!!! Nobody ever does this one! The BEST of the sequels. Glad it's getting some exposure. Happy holidays, guys!

  • @diannaellis4708
    @diannaellis4708 2 місяці тому

    Willis' family previously stated in 2022 that he had been diagnosed with aphasia. Nearly two years after Bruce Willis' family announced that he was diagnosed with aphasia, his family now says his “condition has progressed” to a much more serious condition called frontotemporal dementia.

  • @johnbowersox738
    @johnbowersox738 5 місяців тому

    The way that everyone plays off of each other could be used as a master class in building dialogue and engaging an audience based on words. The interaction is hilarious. Plus the comedy is top notch between the physical comedy and the lines.

  • @sensationaldenny
    @sensationaldenny 5 місяців тому

    I love the call back to Pulp Fiction which came out a year earlier when Bruce sang "Smoking cigarettes and watching Captain Kangaroo" He says the same line in this film. It's also funny that Sam Jackson was in Pulp Fiction as well.

  • @SouthernAssault
    @SouthernAssault 5 місяців тому +1

    The Die Hard sequel that is at the same level as the OG. Arguably even better!

  • @ChristopherCruz-ks8jz
    @ChristopherCruz-ks8jz 22 дні тому

    The guy who played Simon was also the voice actor for Scar in the 1994 film The Lion King.

  • @NathanMalnaa
    @NathanMalnaa 4 місяці тому

    14:30 "are you aming for these people?!"
    "No...maybe that mime" lol

  • @maxgallagher2535
    @maxgallagher2535 5 місяців тому

    You are the best reaction channel on UA-cam..When I come home after having a crappy day, I like watching your videos, it calms me down

  • @KyleS3m3noff
    @KyleS3m3noff 5 місяців тому

    Fun fact: this was an original spec script by writer Jonathan Hensleigh called "Simon Says", that Fox purchased off him for an at-the-time incredibly high price, got to some basic re-writing and Bob's your uncle - Die Hard 3!
    Hensleigh wrote a few more scripts, but the recognition from this little piece of business is what landed him his directorial debut with the 2004 Thomas Jane version of The Punisher.

  • @KCohere33
    @KCohere33 5 місяців тому +1

    This one and the first one are neck and neck for my favorite Die Hards.

  • @LethalPriest
    @LethalPriest 5 місяців тому

    "I NEED to answer this phone!" Very much like when he "NEEDS a drink of water" in The Incredibles.

  • @Youngie761
    @Youngie761 5 місяців тому +1

    I was thinking yesterday "When are the media knights going to watch Diehard 3?" Then I wake up and it's a Christmas Miracle!

  • @legonzalez280
    @legonzalez280 5 місяців тому +1

    NOT EVEN GOD KNOWS WHAT YOU'RE DOING! is possibly one of the greatest movie lines

  • @jasongabriel565
    @jasongabriel565 5 місяців тому +1

    Sorry guys but are you crazy, part 4 is one of the best ones, with Justin long as Bruce Willis side kick omg the next one has the most action. Please continue.

    • @Skyruff-the_original
      @Skyruff-the_original 5 місяців тому

      The fourth part is way over the top with some stunts but beyond that it is well made. Great characters, line by line writing, etc. But the stunts go ridiculous bringing it down compared to one and three. Still very much worth watching.

    • @OfficialMediaKnights
      @OfficialMediaKnights  5 місяців тому

      We'll let you know as soon as we watch Part 4!

  • @sircdrom
    @sircdrom 5 місяців тому +4

    Great reaction! Looking forward to Die Hard 4 (Live free or Die Hard). It's not as good as the first 3 but it's still a very great action flick and tends to be underrated.

    • @OfficialMediaKnights
      @OfficialMediaKnights  5 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for watching this with us ❤️ We’ll definitely be watching Die Hard 4!

  • @caseymoe816
    @caseymoe816 5 місяців тому

    RIP Anthony Peck, who plays Det. Ricky Walsh (Badge 6991) in DH3. He played an LAPD cop in DH1 too (think dabbing gauze on Al’s forehead and other scenes). He was in several John McTiernan films, including The Hunt For Red October and Last Action Hero. He died of cancer the year after this film was released. 🙏🏻

  • @paulfielder2391
    @paulfielder2391 5 місяців тому

    Love your reactions so much! Have a Merry Christmas, and a wonderful and successful New Year!❤❤

    • @OfficialMediaKnights
      @OfficialMediaKnights  5 місяців тому +1

      This is so kind of you, thank you!! We're so glad you're enjoying our videos and it means the world to us to have your support!! Have a wonderful Christmas 🎄 and the best new year!

  • @stillhuntre55
    @stillhuntre55 5 місяців тому

    Random observation: when John says he's been, "smoking cigarettes and watching Captain Kangaroo" it's a quote from a song by The Statler Brothers: "Counting Flowers on the Wall". "Counting flowers on the wall doesn't bother me at all. Playing Solitaire til dawn with a deck of 51. Smoking cigarettes and watchin' Captain Kangaroo, now don't tell meeee - I've nothin' to doooo" Love that song!