Die Hard: Definitely a Christmas Movie
American Thinker,
by
John Green
Original Article
Posted By: DVC,
12/22/2023 10:32:36 AM
There will be no political commentary from me this week. This week is going to be all about Christmas. Today, I need to dive into a debate that has been raging for 35 years without a satisfactory resolution. Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?
I’m an engineer. It’s impossible for me to give a simple answer if I can dream up a more complicated one. So bear with me.
I think determination of whether a movie fits the Christmas genre depends on more than its musical score and the timing of its release. The plot has to include certain critical elements common to all Christmas movies.
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Reply 1 - Posted by:
GardenGal 12/22/2023 11:16:41 AM (No. 1622294)
We certainly agree with this. Love Die Hard/
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Reply 2 - Posted by:
DVC 12/22/2023 11:24:51 AM (No. 1622300)
For any who haven't seen it.....the 'sequel' to Christmas Story, with many of the original actors, A Christmas Story Christmas is pretty well done. I was worried that it would be a mess....and it isn't.
Peter Billingsley (Ralphie) is grown up, as are the other characters, and they try recapture the 'old man's Christmas spirit'.
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Reply 3 - Posted by:
MaxWedge 12/22/2023 11:29:37 AM (No. 1622304)
I never heard of a sequel #2. I'll have to try and find it.
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Reply 4 - Posted by:
jalo1951 12/22/2023 11:47:49 AM (No. 1622311)
I grew up in South Bend, Indiana. A Christmas Story is my Christmas life in miniature. I lived in that coal fired house, walked down those alleys, went to that school, rode in that car. It was my experience much like Ralphie's. I even fell in love with BB guns and did receive one as a Christmas gift. The first time I saw Ralphie I knew this was the Christmas movie for me. I even loved all the snow when I was a kid (now, not so much). This movie was based on one chapter from Jean Shepard's book "In God We Trust". I highly recommend his work. He was raised in Hammond, IN which is another bond we shared. Northern Indiana. PS I have never seen Die Hard. But then again I also don't own a smartphone and have never taken a selfie. I am a dinosaur which is fine with me. And I am a girl and got to be pretty good with a BB gun. Would never shoot an animal. But I had plenty of targets printed on paper with a lot of bull's eyes on them.
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Reply 5 - Posted by:
hershey 12/22/2023 12:26:19 PM (No. 1622326)
It ain't Christmas time until Hans Gruber falls off Nakatomi Plaza....
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Reply 6 - Posted by:
privateer 12/22/2023 12:35:29 PM (No. 1622330)
Die Hard is a top-notch action thriller blockbuster. And I agree, it's a Christmas movie. Although...the body count is kinda high for the genre. For a modern, fun, dark gives way to light, retelling of 'A Christmas Carol' I recommend 'Scrooged'. The closing song is joyous! Also, although Christmas is mostly tangential to the plot, the small-budget, Indie 'The Christmas Bunny' is a surprisingly fine film. It is somewhat dark, and dramatic, but ultimately heartwarming and uplifting. Not much soundtrack, but the one song is perfectly in character with the story and the simple, realistic cinematography and direction. Newcomer Sophie Bolen, without speaking, does as well as a fine silent film era performer would. Sorry to hijack the thread, but I figure Die Hard was pretty well covered by the article. Merry Christmas fellow L.commers!
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Reply 7 - Posted by:
CivilServant 12/22/2023 1:54:48 PM (No. 1622370)
We’ve all seen the meme, but it is true:
Desperate insurgency.
Invading force of greater size.
Limited resources.
IT’S A CHANNUKAH MOVIE!!!!!
Merry Christmas to all!!!!!
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Reply 8 - Posted by:
Gordon Mills 12/22/2023 2:42:44 PM (No. 1622389)
The best Christmas movie is A Christmas Story, hands down.
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Reply 9 - Posted by:
Annie Xango 12/22/2023 2:43:26 PM (No. 1622390)
#4 Me too(a girl) I got my Daisy Rifle BB gun for Christmas. dont know what happened to it but a few years ago found another one at a garage sale.and promptly bought it..I am 86!!!!
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Reply 10 - Posted by:
Kate318 12/22/2023 6:49:26 PM (No. 1622499)
Ho…ho…ho, #5. Definitely a Christmas movie. I had it on while I was making Christmas cookies. Welcome to the party, pal.
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Reply 11 - Posted by:
ladydawgfan 12/22/2023 7:27:01 PM (No. 1622512)
IMHO, "Die Hard" is to Christmas movies as "My Favorite Things" is to Christmas songs. Some people insist they are Christmas related while others, myself included insist that they have little to nothing to do with Christmas. However, in keeping with the Christmas season, Chacun son goût !! Merry Christmas to all!!
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