Die Hard is one of the most divisive films of all time, with many arguing it’s not a Christmas movie – but a leading cinema chain has now put an end to the debate once and for all
The age-old debate about whether Die Hard is a Christmas film has finally been settled.
As we approach the big day, many of us are planning to snuggle up with a festive film marathon. You might have classics like Miracle on 34th Street ready to go, or perhaps you’re more into comedies like Elf or festive rom-coms like Love Actually. These films are all undeniably Christmas movies, set during the holiday season and often featuring Santa Claus himself.
But every year, the same argument arises – is Die Hard a Christmas film?
The Bruce Willis action flick seems to be the most contentious when it comes to its festive credentials, sparking annual debates. Now, Vue Cinemas has stepped in to end the dispute once and for all.
In a TikTok video, they firmly declared that Die Hard is indeed a Christmas film, backing their claim with three solid reasons, reports the Mirror.
Cinema buffs have long bickered whether Die Hard is a Christmas film, but one passionate debate has quashed the naysayers with solid evidence. It points out the unmistakable presence of Christmas trees throughout the 1988 action movie – a dead giveaway that the story unravels during the yuletide season.
Picture this: Bruce Willis’ character, John McClane, heads back to Los Angeles aiming for cosy festivities with his distant wife, only to bust into a hostage drama at her office’s Christmas shindig.
Film fans were given more ammo by Vue, who insisted that “Merry Christmas” exchanges and festive quips from characters solidify the movie’s December vibe. Even Alan Rickman’s notorious baddie, Hans Gruber, gets caught humming a Christmassy tune.
The final clincher from Vue? Heaps of Christmas decors decking out the scenes, leaving little doubt about when the action takes place.
Still, while the setting screams Christmas, many argue it doesn’t fit the snug, kid-friendly mould we expect from holiday flicks – and let’s be honest, Die Hard is a far cry from your typical tree-hugging tearjerker.
Vue’s post sparked the usual rift among filmgoers, with some giving it the thumbs up as a bona fide Christmas classic, while detractors reckon there’s a stark difference between a “Christmas film” and a “film set at Christmas”.
One person gushed: “It isn’t any Christmas movie, it’s the best Christmas movie.” Another chimed in: “It is factually a Christmas film.”
Yet, there was a naysayer in the mix who insisted: “It’s not a Christmas film, it’s a film at Christmas.”
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