Why We Love Die Hard

by Kim Taylor-Foster

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Fully loaded with John McClane sarcasm, Alan Rickman as a German terrorist, and Nakatomi Plaza blowing up on Christmas Eve, Die Hard is often cited as the film that took action blockbusters to the next level, but what has earned the film its fiercely devoted fan base? That's the question that Why We Love Die Hard seeks to answer. This is the first and only guide that combines entertaining information about the history and making of the film with a celebratory look at all the different aspects that have helped solidify Die Hard as a must-see film. A Die Hard lover's dream, this guide includes punchy illustrations paired alongside essays exploring the film's history, characters, unique film techniques, and the thematic elements that have helped this film become the beloved classic it is today.
  • ISBN10 076247422X
  • ISBN13 9780762474226
  • Publish Date 24 November 2022
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Running Press Adult
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 144
  • Language English