"Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? That's the question that has been the subject of pub arguments and online debates for decades. Despite the iconic film being set on Christmas Eve, many argue this still does not make it a festive film. Now, two of The Independent's top culture writers, Jacob Stolworthy and Patrick Smith, sit down to finally answer the question once and for all. Watch the video above to find out if they decide the Bruce Willis 1988 action hit belongs in the pantheon of festive classics."
"Despite the iconic film being set on Christmas Eve, many argue this still does not make it a festive film. Now, two of The Independent's top culture writers, Jacob Stolworthy and Patrick Smith, sit down to finally answer the question once and for all."
The question of whether Die Hard qualifies as a Christmas movie remains contested. The film is set on Christmas Eve and includes holiday elements, yet many maintain that the action-driven focus prevents it from being a festive film. Debates hinge on whether setting alone, thematic content, or overall atmosphere determines Christmas-movie status. The 1988 Bruce Willis action release is examined for placement among festive classics. A video presentation offers an evaluation of the film's merits and counters, weighing its seasonal setting against genre and tone to assess its festive credentials.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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