WrectleCircus Dive Hard With A Vengeance
WrectleCircus Dive Hard With A Vengeance

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WrectleCircus Dive Hard With A Vengeance

2017
Movie
321 min
English

WrestleCircus returns with some of independent wrestling's biggest names.

Insights

IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users82%
Director: John McTiernanGenres: Action, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

New York City detective John McClane is drawn into a deadly game of "Simon Says" by a German terrorist named Simon, who is seeking revenge for his brother's death during the first Die Hard. Simon forces McClane and a reluctant Harlem shopkeeper, Zeus Carver, to solve a series of riddles and complete dangerous tasks across the city to prevent bombs from detonating. The game escalates, revealing Simon's true motive is to steal gold from the Federal Reserve.

Critical Reception

Die Hard with a Vengeance was a commercial success and generally well-received by critics, who praised its action sequences, humor, and the chemistry between Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson. While some found the plot convoluted, the film is often regarded as one of the best sequels in the Die Hard franchise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its explosive action and thrilling set pieces.

  • The dynamic between Willis and Jackson was a highlight, adding significant humor.

  • Some critics found the plot overly complex and less focused than its predecessors.

Google audience: Google users generally enjoyed the high-octane action and the performances of the lead actors, particularly Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson, finding the film to be an entertaining installment in the series. Minor criticisms sometimes point to a plot that can be a bit convoluted.

Fun Fact

The riddle that McClane and Zeus have to solve involving plumbing systems was inspired by a real-life incident where director John McTiernan had to fix a major water main break in New York City.

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