A very importantrecent poll founda shocking 62 percent of voters do not thinkDie Hardqualifies as a Christmas movie.
That set-up is a standard holiday movie formula.
You already know the villian’s name is Hans Gruber.
You perhaps didn’t know the man who composed “Silent Night” was named Franz Gruber.
Definitely, but that’s an entirely different essay).
5.Wait,McClane’s wife’s name is freakin’Holly.I never got that one before!
Surprised their kids aren’t named Mistletoe and Poinsettia.
McClane learns the spirit of Christmas: You clearly have sacrifice for the community and family.
You also want presents being opened?
McClane’s gun iswrapped with Xmas tapeon his back before giving a bullet to Hans.
You want some religion?
McClane is victorious after praying for help plus he simply shouts “Jesus Christ!”
repeatedly throughout the film.
It “snows” at the end.
The classic question: Will there be a white Christmas?
It’s L.A., but sure.
There’s a “stuck in a chimney” scene.
The soundtrack is stuffed with Christmas music.
Again, all have twists.
Run-DMC’s “Christmas in Hollis” (“This IS Christmas music!…").
“Let It Snow!”
referencing the shredded bearer bonds.
Merry Christmas, to every one of us!
