Author Topic: Why do people think Die Hard 2 sucks? (Read 4760 times)

Christopher · « **on:** January 13, 2008, 10:57:47 PM »

It's amazing.

Not as good as the first of course, but Vengence was my first one, and you know how you usually tend to side with the first ones you viewed. Easily 2 & 1 > 3.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #1 on:** January 13, 2008, 11:01:23 PM »

*waits for Cajole to set the thread standard*

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #2 on:** January 13, 2008, 11:02:40 PM »

conversely, why do people think die hard 4 is good when it is one protagonist away from a terrible harrison ford action-thriller

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #3 on:** January 13, 2008, 11:05:12 PM »

I obviously enjoy 2 a lot (more than most sane people), but it's not as quotable as the other two nor does it have as good a sidekick as either of the other two. 2 might be the "grittiest" of the series, actually.

wait, die hard 4? what is this of which you speak?

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I saw it and tried to convince myself it might be better than 2... $:-\$

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Christopher · « **Reply #4 on:** January 13, 2008, 11:05:21 PM »

who thinks die hard 4 is good?

They raped the McClain character and totally lost the gritty feel of the series.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #5 on:** January 13, 2008, 11:08:31 PM »

They are all fucking good.

Eric P · « **Reply #6 on:** January 14, 2008, 08:48:55 AM »

i just pretend that the fourth one is really the second last boyscout

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #7 on:** January 14, 2008, 10:09:23 AM »

2 is quite a jarring experience after seeing 1 and 3. While all three films are over-the-top, Die Harder takes everything to the EXTREME. If there was ever a blueprint for producers looking to make a generic, over bloated action film Die Harder would be it. I'm not saying it's horrible - it's still McClain kicking ass, and unlike Vengeance it has CARL - but it's just too crazy for me. I'd give it a 6, which is a below average score but doesn't mean it's some abortion. I would imagine that if I was some Die Hard fanatic in the 80s I'd be more disappointed with it at the time, but certainly not as pissed as Hellraiser fans must have been when its sequel came out

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Gay Boy · « **Reply #8 on:** January 14, 2008, 10:32:13 AM »

2 is my least favorite of the 4. I just don't find it rewatchable.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #9 on:** January 14, 2008, 10:35:34 AM »

As if anyone wants to know your opinion on action films

Gay Boy · « **Reply #10 on:** January 14, 2008, 10:36:25 AM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on January 14, 2008, 10:35:34 AM

As if anyone wants to know your opinion on action films

You didn't see ANY of them till last year and claim OoTP is the worst Potter film. Don't act all high and mighty!

bud · « **Reply #11 on:** January 14, 2008, 01:04:55 PM »

die harder doesn't suck at all. it's definitely the weakest of the first 3, though.

2 & 4 are considered the weakest ones, and mctiernan didn't direct those. hopefully he'll back for 5--assuming he's not in jail, lol.

Gay Boy · « **Reply #12 on:** January 14, 2008, 01:25:20 PM »

I am pretty sure I read fox wants the LFoDH director back for 5.

bud · « **Reply #13 on:** January 14, 2008, 01:27:12 PM »

Gay Boy · « **Reply #14 on:** January 14, 2008, 01:34:30 PM »

Has mctiernan even made a good movie in 10 years?

bud · « **Reply #15 on:** January 14, 2008, 01:36:58 PM »

he made the thomas crown affair in '99--and that movie was pretty awesome. they're doing a sequel, i think.

but yeah, he's only made 2 movies after that, and one of them was basic, which is actually a 15 minute film because everything before the last 15 minutes is completely irrelevant.

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #16 on:** January 14, 2008, 01:37:31 PM »

Basic $:-\$

bud · « **Reply #17 on:** January 14, 2008, 01:40:00 PM »

i spent an entire day downloading that movie on my slow computer :'(

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #18 on:** January 14, 2008, 01:41:36 PM »

I rented it

for $$$

Christopher · « **Reply #19 on:** January 14, 2008, 09:44:22 PM »

Why since 2 have they thrown out the supporting cast?

No Carl, Holly, The News Reporter / News Caster

Espcially fucking Holly

Ichirou · « **Reply #20 on:** January 15, 2008, 12:18:10 AM »

'Cuz Mary Elizabeth Winstead is hotter.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #21 on:** January 15, 2008, 12:21:06 AM »

Quote from: Ichirou on January 15, 2008, 12:18:10 AM

'Cuz Mary Elizabeth Winstead is hotter.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #22 on:** January 15, 2008, 12:37:53 AM »

Ichirou · « **Reply #23 on:** January 15, 2008, 08:33:11 AM »

I want to make sweet, sweet love to her.

PhoenixWright · « **Reply #24 on:** January 15, 2008, 09:43:08 AM »

Nothing wrong with Die Hard 2. I actually watched it on my iPod during my layover at Dulles (had to do it) not as good as the other two (I still need to see Die Hard 4,) but still alot of fun.

Gay Boy · « **Reply #25 on:** January 15, 2008, 10:14:05 AM »

She better be back in Die Hard 5

Eric P · « **Reply #26 on:** January 15, 2008, 10:18:03 AM »

Quote from: Gay Boy on January 15, 2008, 10:14:05 AM

She better be back in Die Hard 5

i thought i clicked on the election thread and i was really confused for a split second

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Author Topic: Why do people think Die Hard 2 sucks? (Read 4760 times)