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Summary: What Boxed Sets Are Supposed to be Like
Review: The Die Hard Trilogy DVD Boxed set has set a high standard for the industry. There are so many other boxed sets that have come up short of what this set is.
In this set each of the Die Hard movies comes in a double DVD case. One DVD is the actual movie, with commentary and other basic stuff. The other is the special features DVD which contains deleted scenes, bloopers and a whole bunch of other behind the scenes footage.
Die Hard: The movie that started it all. An off duty New York cop is at the wrong place at the wrong time when a group of terrorists take over a high rise commercial building. He has to work to stop the terrorists, all by himself while his wife remains a hostage.
Die Hard 2, Die Harder: The off duty NYC cop is back in the wrong place at the wrong time... again. This time he is up against a group of ex-Army commandos at an airport while his wife is once again held hostage.
Die Hard with a Vengange: At least this time he is on duty. The brother of the terrorist in the first Die Hard has targeted McLane. As McLane races against the clock to save NYC from the terrorist he comes across a blue collar man from Harlem who works with him.
These DVD's are fantastic and if you loved the Die Hard movies, then you'll enjoy these DVD's and their special features.
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Summary: Three Of The Greatest Action Films Ever Made
Review: With action films all the rage in the 1980s', director John McTernian took a stab at it and struck gold with "Die Hard". This was the film that made Bruce Willis a star and proved that action films could be more than rediculous, overblown shootouts. It inspired two smash sequels. All three are in this boxed set.1988's "Die Hard" is where it all began. Hardened New York City cop John McClane (Bruce Willis) just wants to fly out to L.A. and spend Christmas with his kids and his estranged wife Holly (Bonny Bedelia). But when he goes to meet his wife at her work station at Nakatomi Plaza, things go awry. A group of Russian terrorists led by Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman in his best pre - Harry Potter role). They kill the office's head boss and hold everyone hostage - including Holly. McClane goes out on a limb with only his gun and his cunning to protect him. What ensues is nonstop, heartstopping action and some great moments of humor. Also in this film is Reginald VelJohnson, the star of the longrunning tv show "Family Matters". McTernian was absent for 1990's "Die Hard 2: Die Harder". so Renny Harlin was tapped to direct. Willis, Bedelia and VelJohnson were the only original castmemebers for this one. In this one, McClane is at a Wshington D.C. airport waiting for Holly's plane to land. While waiting, he gets involved in a shootout that results in death and has an argument with an imcompetent police chief (Dennis Franz). Worse, he gets word that a group of terrorists are planning to take over the airport and free a drug lord. All this chaos throws McClane back into action. This causes flights to be delayed, and many planes are running low on fuel - including Holly's. While not as good as the first one, this one has enough thrills and comedy to satisfy. After a five - year absence forom the screen, 1995 saw "Die Hard With A Vengeance" released. This is one is my personal favorite. Willis once more plays McClane. This one is quite different from he first two. First, the plot has nothing to do with Holly (Bonny Bedelia). In fact, Holly isn't even this film at all. Second, this film has McClane in his official city of work, New York. Still, it's a great movie. In this one, a bomber named Simon (Jeremy Irons) is targeting McClane for a delightful game of cat and mouse (wait until you find out why). So McClane once again goes out on a limb to risk his life for innocent people. Only, this time he has help from a reluctant civillian (Samuel L. Jackson). Once more, heartstopping action and hilarious humor fills the movie. Extras include documentaries, tarilers and comentaries. This a great collection movies that I highly recommend. Also recommended is the "Lethal Weapon" boxed set and the "Dirty Harry" boxed set.
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