The Definitive Poll: Is DieHard a Xmas Movie? (1 Viewer)

[TripItUp]

Is DieHard a Xmas movie?

 

[shuke]

Of course it is.

 

[HellToupee]

It’s a no for me

 

[Don Quixote]

For sure.

What kind of company hosts their holiday party on Christmas Eve anyway? That’s some ****** work-life balance.

 

[snellman]

It’s a no for me

You sound like my wife and you are wrong like my wife.

 

[TripItUp]

"No" with the early lead....and rightfully so.

 

[Snoopy]

It's a car battery.

 

[The Z Machine]

It's Xmas AND action!

 

[belljr]

If Diehard is a Christmas movie then so is Rambo, Gremlins, Lethal Weapon, Rock IV and Reindeer Game ......

Still vote yes

 

[Ghost Rider]

Nah.

Just because a film is set around Christmastime doesn't mean it is a Christmas one. Is Trading Places also a Christmas film? I mean, we did see Dan Aykroyd dressed up like Santa Claus.

 

[The General]

Every time Hans orders a henchman to shoot the glass an angel gets their wings.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

Nah.

Just because a film is set around Christmastime doesn't mean it is a Christmas one. Is Trading Places also a Christmas film? I mean, we did see Dan Aykroyd dressed up like Santa Claus.

Good call!!!

Yes, yes it is!!!!

:RunsOffToChristmasMovieThread:

 

[Grahamburn]

"Now I have a machine gun. HO-HO-HO."

Great outfit for a Christmas party by the way. Gray sweats. Red tape or marker for the above line. Christmas hat.

 

[belljr]

"Now I have a machine gun. HO-HO-HO."

Great outfit for a Christmas party by the way. Gray sweats. Red tape or marker for the above line. Christmas hat.

I purchased a Nakatomi Christmas party 1988 sweater for this year's festivities

 

[Grahamburn]

If Diehard is a Christmas movie then so is Rambo, Gremlins, Lethal Weapon, Rock IV and Reindeer Game ......

Still vote yes

There are no Christmas oriented ornaments, decorations, T-shirts, etc. for these other movies. There are several for Die Hard.

 

[Grahamburn]

"Now I have a machine gun. HO-HO-HO."

Great outfit for a Christmas party by the way. Gray sweats. Red tape or marker for the above line. Christmas hat.

I purchased a Nakatomi Christmas party 1988 sweater for this year's festivities

Perfectenschlag.

 

[shuke]

For those that say no, what makes It's a Wonderful Life more of a Christmas movie than Die Hard? I'll hang up and listen.

 

[shuke]

Gremlins is a Christmas movie.

 

[belljr]

"Now I have a machine gun. HO-HO-HO."

Great outfit for a Christmas party by the way. Gray sweats. Red tape or marker for the above line. Christmas hat.

I purchased a Nakatomi Christmas party 1988 sweater for this year's festivities

Perfectenschlag.

Wild Bobby Nakatomi Plaza Christmas Party 1988 Classic McClane Die Hard Ugly Christmas Sweater Unisex Crewneck Sweatshirt https://a.co/d/6lQjk6K

 

[Dan Lambskin]

I lean now. It’s a stretch IMO.

Gremlins definitely is though

 

[shuke]

For those that say no, what makes It's a Wonderful Life more of a Christmas movie than Die Hard? I'll hang up and listen.

 

[Mr. Mojo]

I can't hear "Let It Snow" without thinking of Die Hard...

 

[Brony]

Fast Times at Ridgmont High must be a Christmas movie too.

 

[msudaisy26]

"No" with the early lead....and rightfully so.

Update?

 

[urbanhack]

What a better way to celebrate the holidays, than sitting on a beach, earning 20 percent.

 

[Gally]

Christmas isn't an essential theme in the movie. It's a movie that takes place in December but could have taken place in July and it wouldn't have changed the theme of the movie. Therefore it's not a "Christmas" movie.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Christmas isn't an essential theme in the movie. It's a movie that takes place in December but could have taken place in July

A Christmas Party in July? You're not making any sense.

 

[belljr]

Christmas isn't an essential theme in the movie. It's a movie that takes place in December but could have taken place in July

A Christmas Party in July? You're not making any sense.

We have a huge Christmas in July party down at the shore

 

[Dr. Octopus]

We have a huge Christmas in July party down at the shore

I must have missed that.

 

[Gally]

Christmas isn't an essential theme in the movie. It's a movie that takes place in December but could have taken place in July

A Christmas Party in July? You're not making any sense.

Could have been a Company Summer Party and wouldn't have changed anything important in the movie.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Christmas isn't an essential theme in the movie. It's a movie that takes place in December but could have taken place in July

A Christmas Party in July? You're not making any sense.

Could have been a Company Summer Party and wouldn't have changed anything important in the movie.

As if a big wig like Harry Ellis would show up for a summer picnic.

 

[massraider]

For those that say no, what makes It's a Wonderful Life more of a Christmas movie than Die Hard? I'll hang up and listen.

I didn't vote, IDGAF, but:

You don't watch It's a Wonderful Life in March.

 

[Gally]

For those that say no, what makes It's a Wonderful Life more of a Christmas movie than Die Hard? I'll hang up and listen.

I didn't vote, IDGAF, but:

You don't watch It's a Wonderful Life in March.

Technically I don't watch it at any time.

 

[massraider]

Technically I don't watch it at any time

Yes, overrated.

But the point stands.

 

[Nugget]

Christmas isn't an essential theme in the movie. It's a movie that takes place in December but could have taken place in July and it wouldn't have changed the theme of the movie. Therefore it's not a "Christmas" movie.

Same with White Christmas

 

[bigbottom]

If Diehard is a Christmas movie then so is Rambo, Gremlins, Lethal Weapon, Rock IV and Reindeer Game ......

Still vote yes

There are no Christmas oriented ornaments, decorations, T-shirts, etc. for these other movies. There are several for Die Hard.

And the Die Hard soundtrack features Christmas songs.

Stirb langsam (1988) - Soundtracks - IMDb

Stirb langsam (1988) - Movies, TV, Celebs, and more...

m.imdb.com

 

[bigbottom]

Christmas isn't an essential theme in the movie. It's a movie that takes place in December but could have taken place in July and it wouldn't have changed the theme of the movie. Therefore it's not a "Christmas" movie.

Christmas In Hollis (RUN-DMC) - Die Hard (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Christmas In Hollis - Die Hard (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)Track 21 (**** 2) - Bonus Track.Music Performed by RUN-DMC

youtu.be

 

[shuke]

For those that say no, what makes It's a Wonderful Life more of a Christmas movie than Die Hard? I'll hang up and listen.

I didn't vote, IDGAF, but:

You don't watch It's a Wonderful Life in March.

When you personally decide to watch it makes it a Christmas movie?

 

[FreeBaGeL]

Christmas isn't an essential theme in the movie. It's a movie that takes place in December but could have taken place in July

A Christmas Party in July? You're not making any sense.

Could have been a Company Summer Party and wouldn't have changed anything important in the movie.

"Now I have a machine gun, cowabunga dude!" just doesn't have the same ring to it.

 

[massraider]

When you personally decide to watch it makes it a Christmas movie?

I haven't conducted any large scale research, but when everyone collectively decides to watch (or not) seems as good a way as any other to determine this kinda thing.

If a freaking soundtrack is considered a factor, then the fact that no one but the deranged watches these movies in December should be considered.

If you walk into someone's house in July, and they are watching Die Hard, you think nothing of it. If they are watching Rudolf, you might start thinking they have bodies in a crawl space.

 

[Nathan R. Jessep]

Bruce Willis himself said no in 2018

Bruce Willis on 'Die Hard': "It's not a Christmas movie"

Since its 1988 release, fans have argued over whether 'Die Hard' is a Christmas film or not. The film's star Bruce Willis says it's not

faroutmagazine.co.uk

 

[Grahamburn]

Don't you have any Christmas music?

This is Christmas music!

 

[Grahamburn]

Die Hard 2 - Just once, I'd like a regular, normal Christmas. Eggnog, a ****in' Christmas tree, a little turkey. But, no. I gotta crawl around in this mother****in' tin can.

 

[Grahamburn]

“If this is their idea of Christmas, I gotta be here for New Year's!”

 

[Nathan R. Jessep]

I mean, by this logic (that it is), then any movie with a scene with a Christmas party or Christmas tree, or even the mention of the word Christmas, is a Christmas movie. No. C'mon.

Shoot. The. Glass.

 

[CGRdrJoe]

Christmas isn't an essential theme in the movie. It's a movie that takes place in December but could have taken place in July

A Christmas Party in July? You're not making any sense.

Could have been a Company Summer Party and wouldn't have changed anything important in the movie.

that's where you are wrong, McClane wouldn't have been there for a summer party because he and his wife were separated and he was specifically flying out for Christmas.

 

[massraider]

Die Hard 2 - Just once, I'd like a regular, normal Christmas. Eggnog, a ****in' Christmas tree, a little turkey. But, no. I gotta crawl around in this mother****in' tin can.

My one memory from Die Hard 2:

Whoa, is that Meat from Porky's??

 

[Grahamburn]

I mean, by this logic (that it is), then any movie with a scene with a Christmas party or Christmas tree, or even the mention of the word Christmas, is a Christmas movie. No. C'mon.

Shoot. The. Glass.

Lethal Weapon has a Christmas tree. I would not consider it a Christmas movie the way I consider Die Hard to be. Die Hard is full of Christmas specific lines, imagery, music, and references throughout the movie. The terrorists target Nakatomi Plaza during the company Christmas party specifically because all of the hostages will be isolated on the 30th floor.

 

[Nathan R. Jessep]

The terrorists target Nakatomi Plaza during the company Christmas party specifically because all of the hostages will be isolated on the 30th floor.

The subject of that sentence, and premise of the whole movie, is: terrorists

 

[DA RAIDERS]

Yes! I bought it on amazon so that’s it’s always ready to go at Christmas time.