I think DIE HARD would have been better with less humor

[DerekG]

This might sound really strange, but the only thing that keeps me from fully embracing this well-crafted actioner is the smart-ass nature of Bruce Willis's character. He's always cracking wise, when he should be utterly friggin' terrified. Quips like “Happy trails, Hans!” pulls me out of the movie.

[leeroysphitz]

1. I felt the same way about Ghostbusters. n/t

[madinmaryland]

2. I actually found DIE HARD in the Comedy Section in Blockbuster years

ago. Had a good laugh about that.

[HopeHoops]

3. So it was filed correctly....

...you laughed.

[RosesAreRed]

4. The reason for Die Hard's success was humor

I never watch action movies. Or almost never. Any of the shoot 'em up movie genres are not something I would watch of my own volition. I'm outside the target demographic. The thing is, the reason Die Hard is remembered so fondly by such a large segment of the population is because of the humor. It transcended genre, it brought in people who would rather go to a romantic comedy. It was so well done - the intrigue of corporate espionage, for example. The european hit squad, etc etc. Evil mastermind out of James Bond. It's epic.

Without those laughs, I couldn't tolerate it.