Die Hard [4K Ultra-HD + Blu-ray] [1988]

I'm a big fan of the Die Hard films i already have all the films on DVDwhen i found out about this all new Doco called Decoding Die Hard i knew i had to get itbut first i found out it was only available with the new 5 Disc blu-ray Legacy collectionand i didn't want to pay tons of money on this boxset just for the Bonus Disccause there is another Die Hard film in the works already to be released next year in cinemasit's suppose to be the final Die Hard for the franchise,Bruce willis is rumoured to be retiring from the Character after the final filmwhich i don't blame him, he's getting old that's for sureso of course 20th century fox will re-release another Die Hard blu-ray boxset for next year's filmso i did some internet searching and found out that the original Die Hard has been released asa 2 Disc special edition with the Decoding Die hard Docoso i just bought this 2 Disc edition just to watch the Die Hard Doco and i have no regretsif i should have bought the 5 Disc legacy collection or not.this all new Documentary definitely is new, all interviews are recently recorded last year i guess.All the interviews are featurette's, so you can watch them seperatly all play all the featurette'slike a big Documentary which runs over 90minthis Doco is fantastic, all new interviews and new retrospectives with allthe Directors, Producers, writers, exect producers, only some of the actors/actress's from the seriesare interviewed aswell, but sadly and very unfortunate no interviews with Bruce willis for some reasonone of the featurettes is about the Villans of Die Hard which has never been presentedinterviews with Alan rickman, William sadler, Jeremy ironsalso rare footage from the films some stuff that has been seen already and some footage that hasn'tDefinitely better Documentary than the last one that was released back in 2007-2008for the release of the 4th Die Hardthe blu-ray version of Die Hard i watched 2nd, watched most of it cause i have it on dvd anywaythe picture and audio quality is excellent, the quality has definitely been enhanced by blu-ray techbut the 2007 DVD reissue i have is still excellent picture and audio anywaybut each to their own, it's matter of opinion.so yes there are 2 options either buy the 5 Disc blu-ray collection that has the Bonus Documentary anywayor just get the DIE HARD SPECIAL EDITION BLU-RAY 2 DISC SET,up to you what you want to spend you money on.

Not as good as I remembered but good

This is the movie that created a whole sub genre that action movies have been following since it's release in 1988. A nifty tight thriller it sets up a really hi concept premise (a term that was coined by legendary producer Don Simpson back in the 1980's - to describe a plot in 2-3 sentences or less, which Hollywood studios had been following through 80's/90's). A cop visits estranged wife at her Christmas party on Christmas Eve in L.A, but ends up having to rescue her and others when terrorist take over the 40 floor High rise. It's a simple concept but perfectly executed and forever made the then new FOX LA HQ the Die Hard building (an iconic landmark just like the film itself). Excellent performances from Bruce Willis as the quip every man hero John McClane and Alan Rickman in a career defining film debut as the villainous Hans Gruber. Its a huge testament to this movie that it has aged much better than other movies of the 1980's and is still remains the definitive action movie of said decade. It has also spawned huge debates about whether it is a Christmas Movie, but needless to say every self respecting action fan will be watching this movie come every Christmas Eve.

Everyone says this is a Christmas film and I never knew why. Now I know.

At first i liked the 4K picture, although there were a few moments i thought, it didn't look any better than Blu-ray release, certainly has the same audio at 5.1 MA, but the lack of any special features is really disappointing, especially as it is marketed as a 30th Anniversary edition, and on the front cover of the case, not the slip cover, it is advertised as containing a Digital copy, however on opening it up there was no digital code anywhere to be found.I find this rather disappointing.I did ask further, but Fox has been bought out by Disney, and they aren't as yet replied to my request for a digital 4k copy of the movie.

A point of reference for action films and still one of the best ever made.Ironic, inventive, adrenalinic, surprising, and with onscreen visual effect, so no CGI or easy solutions: all that you see, hear and enjoy is the result of a director and a bunch of excellent professionals that know how to produce and shoot a film.Die Hard is, in fact, a film that is still engaging but is, in a sense, a kind of classic film made in the classic way.And you can tell also by the way it is written: a fresh, exciting and well balanced script where twists are essential and action is where you need it and not spread all over the story, in order to lead the viewer through ups and downs, and never get bored. A film that smartly plays with all the cliché of the hero and the bad guys, the helpers, the victims in a very refreshing way. Many memorable lines and moments, a great construction of action scenes where, surprisingly enough, you can follow the action and do not get lost in thousands shots and ultrafast edit that would have produced only confusion with no engagement. Excellent blu ray

Terrific value for money ! Unplayed as yet, but sealed. Super fast dispatch.

Never fails to cheer me up at Christmas, seeing Bruce in his vest and bare feet, being sarcastic to Alan Rickman (who plays the best-ever baddie).