Die Hard With a Vengeance
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Plot outline: A madman (Irons) holds N. Y. C. hostage with bombings--and threats of more--targeting his demands at ousted cop John McClane (Willis), who inadvertently acquires a partner in hostile Harlem storekeeper Jackson
Cast: Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson, Jeremy Irons
Crew: Directed by John McTiernan
The critics:
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"Die Hard With a Vengeance" is basically a wind-up action toy, cleverly made, and delivered with high energy. It delivers just what it advertises, with a vengeance. "
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
- "Watching Die Hard with a Vengeance, third in the series that pits New York City cop John McClane (Bruce Willis) against a wily, chatty nut case with a fondness for TNT, the viewer simply suspends belief and coolly appraises the things that go boom. "
Richard Corliss, Time Magazine
- "Put to the sequel litmus test, queasily spectacular Vengeance would only rate a footnote without a strong original to exploit - or a protracted telephone-terrorist subplot to steal from Dirty Harry "
Mike Clark, USA Today
My Jacksonometer:
4 out of 5. One of the better blockbusters to come out in the late nineties. The plot is a rather lame collection of stolen ideas, but the special effects are of the highest quality and Willis and Jackson make a great team. Funny, fast-paced, explosive and entertaining to the last minute, this is a must-see for action lovers.
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