Sleepy head Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 ?😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcrisps Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 Yes. Close thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 No. It’s a movie set at Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 Its a shite film shown at Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 Movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 I've never seen Die Hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 37 minutes ago, Tazio said: No. It’s a movie set at Christmas. This. I'm pretty sure the director has never said he intended it to be an Xmas movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 13 minutes ago, Ulysses said: I've never seen Die Hard. I wouldn't rush to see it. Take Alan Rickman from it and it barely raises above a Jean Clause Van Damme action film. It's a shoot up set in the holidays as they like to say across the pond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack D and coke Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pap Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 It's a Christmas film in this household. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueRiver Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 **** off 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That thing you do Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 6 hours ago, Tazio said: No. It’s a movie set at Christmas. But so are all christmas movies (its kind of the point) so thats an argument for not against. ie go to hometown,fall in love, its christmas Go to airport, stop a terrorist kill your wife who is coming home for christmas, its christmas. Its as much a christmas movie as any other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Most definitely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Placid Casual Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 “Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?” ”Is a Jaffa Cake a cake or a biscuit?” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Its a movie(film) with a xmas theme, so yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy2 Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 2 hours ago, That thing you do said: But so are all christmas movies (its kind of the point) so thats an argument for not against. ie go to hometown,fall in love, its christmas Go to airport, stop a terrorist kill your wife who is coming home for christmas, its christmas. Its as much a christmas movie as any other. I agree with this, although that’s Die Hard 2 you’re describing. What’s more likely? Chaos at Christmas caused by a bunch of criminals trying to rip you off but being thwarted by a have a go hero. Returning to your home town after years away and meeting up with your childhood sweetheart who has just been widowed/getting married to an absolute wank and winning her all over again. Finding out Santa is real and bring the recipient of a miracle. I think option 1 is the most realistic. 😀🎄🎅🏻 Now I have a machine gun Ho Ho Ho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlimOzturk Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 I only watch it Christmas time so for that reaso, imo, it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_ Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Placid Casual said: “Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?” ”Is a Jaffa Cake a cake or a biscuit?” "Is that a cake or a meringue?!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Placid Casual Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 44 minutes ago, Craig_ said: "Is that a cake or a meringue?!" 😄 I had a Saturday job at a bakers when I was a teenager. Heard this way too many times! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Of course it is. The best Christmas movie, however, is In Bruges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Set on Christmas Eve and at an office Christmas party. Of course it’s a Christmas movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Die Hard 1 & Die Hard 2 are Christmas movies. Anybody who disagreed with that is plain wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Placid Casual Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Not only is it a Christmas movie, it is *the* Christmas movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_ Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 2 minutes ago, redjambo said: Not only is it a Christmas movie, it is *the* Christmas movie. No, that would be 'The Muppets Christmas Carol". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianajones Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Die Hard 2 is the better film imo. 1 is still a classic. Hohoho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 (edited) 35 minutes ago, indianajones said: Die Hard 2 is the better film imo. 1 is still a classic. Hohoho. I would agree about Die Hard 2 Thought 3 was okay as well.. Edited December 20, 2023 by The Real Maroonblood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas-voss Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Folk will be on saying Gremlins isn't soon as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyNic Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Set on Christmas Eve ✅ Christmas Party ✅ Snow ✅ Santa hat ✅ Christmas songs ✅ Ho Ho Ho ✅ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the posh bit Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Die Hard is a) class and b) more Christmassy than tinsel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SectionDJambo Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 5 hours ago, Placid Casual said: “Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?” ”Is a Jaffa Cake a cake or a biscuit?” Die Hard is a movie set at Christmas. Not much Christmas spirit of goodwill to all men on show for it be anything else. Jaffa Cakes are cakes. The manufacturers won a legal case against HM C&E for them to be clasdified as cakes, to ensure they were zero rated for VAT purposes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_ Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 43 minutes ago, SectionDJambo said: Die Hard is a movie set at Christmas. Not much Christmas spirit of goodwill to all men on show for it be anything else. Jaffa Cakes are cakes. The manufacturers won a legal case against HM C&E for them to be clasdified as cakes, to ensure they were zero rated for VAT purposes. Something to do with cakes going harder as they get older, whereas a biscuit goes soft IIRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Die Hard is only a Christmas film if Stop the Cavalry is not a Christmas song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SectionDJambo Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 28 minutes ago, Craig_ said: Something to do with cakes going harder as they get older, whereas a biscuit goes soft IIRC. I think it was actually because they could show that it was of a similar texture to a bigger sponge cake. But I could be wrong. Your explanation also rings a bell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Die Hard is more of a Christmas film than Gremlins is though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbert. Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 No it's not a christmas film. A christmas film is one you watch around christmas. Like Deck the halls or lampoons christmas, Polar Express etc.... Die hard is a classic action film that can enjoyed year round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy head Posted December 20, 2023 Author Share Posted December 20, 2023 14 hours ago, BlueRiver said: **** off 🤣 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Die Hard is most definitely a Christmas movie. As much or more so than pish like The Holiday, Four Christmases and Love actually. We watch Die Hard & DH2 in the build up to Christmas every year. Also on the list is the Muppets Christmas Carol, Elf, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, The Lampoons Christmas Vacation, Deck the Halls and Its A Wonderful Life. Added to the list this year is Violent Night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 17 hours ago, Ulysses said: I've never seen Die Hard. 5 hours ago, redjambo said: Not only is it a Christmas movie, it is *the* Christmas movie. McLane is the grinch. Honestly, the guys are only trying to light up the top of the Nakatomi Plaza building like a giant Christmas tree and he just has to be a party-pooper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Kaiser Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Yes. And I'll tell all you disbelievers why. Die Hard is a Christmas movie because if you take Christmas out of it it doesnt work. Set at Christmas which is one of the main reasons any movie gets called a Christmas movie. McClane only travels because it's the holiday season and he wants to see his estranged wife. The Nakatomi building is practically empty because everyone has left for the holidays. Also...its hosting a Christmas party with Mr Nakatomi present. Hans wanted him there to open one of the security doors to the vault....he refuses, dies and they get in anyway but it would have been faster if he had helped. Christmas was the best possible time for Gruber to do his robbery. Less people so easier to control and potentially alert authorities. Main man there for a party to access the vault. McClane travelled to try and reconcile with his wife. So if you take Christmas out.....the movie doesn't work. And also....this is my Christmas jumper.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Definitely a Christmas movie in our house, same as The Wizard of Oz 🎅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Better call Saul Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 After reading all the comments I still don't know . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 3 hours ago, SectionDJambo said: I think it was actually because they could show that it was of a similar texture to a bigger sponge cake. But I could be wrong. Your explanation also rings a bell. you're both right, they even made a big jaffa cake the size of a standard cake to help prove their point that it was a cake not a biscuit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 (edited) 28 minutes ago, Der Kaiser said: Yes. And I'll tell all you disbelievers why. Die Hard is a Christmas movie because if you take Christmas out of it it doesnt work. Set at Christmas which is one of the main reasons any movie gets called a Christmas movie. McClane only travels because it's the holiday season and he wants to see his estranged wife. The Nakatomi building is practically empty because everyone has left for the holidays. Also...its hosting a Christmas party with Mr Nakatomi present. Hans wanted him there to open one of the security doors to the vault....he refuses, dies and they get in anyway but it would have been faster if he had helped. Christmas was the best possible time for Gruber to do his robbery. Less people so easier to control and potentially alert authorities. Main man there for a party to access the vault. McClane travelled to try and reconcile with his wife. So if you take Christmas out.....the movie doesn't work. And also....this is my Christmas jumper.... I was about to question it's Christmas film status, Kaiser, but not now. As solid an argument as I've read. 🎄 Die Hard all the way🎄 Edited December 20, 2023 by martoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Costanza Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 His wife in the film is called Holly FFS, why is this being debated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfc_fan Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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