Die Hard Collection [Blu-Ray]

 

 

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Great set of movies, but I have one significant gripe about this set of discs. Don't know about you, but when I'm buying a Blu-Ray disc, I'm expecting the best quality video and audio money can buy. In this case, you're not getting either. Discs 1 & 2 video quality isn't very good (understanding that these are older movies).
The biggest issue I have with this set of discs is the 2nd Disc is "missing" it's DTS HD audio track. I've received a replacement set of discs and I have the same problem. To me, this is a pretty significant/pathetic oversight by 20th Century Fox. It's also some false advertising, as it does state that the audio tracks on this set of discs is DTS HD Audio.
Despite the issues with Disc #2, Disc #4 (Live Free or Die Hard) is wonderful disc. Video is full 1080p quality and the DTS HD Audio track is clean. These movies are still fun, exciting and have plenty of re-watch potential. Hence my 3 star rating.

This Three volume collection of the first three Die Hard movies is a must have for all action movie seekers out there.All three movies are presented in their widescreen formats and are clean and crisp.Added to this pack is a fourth disc called ,appropriately enough,"Yippee Ki Yay",which has an overview documentary of the series and a trailer for the most recent Die Hard movie "Live Free or Die Hard".
The first movie,"Die Hard" starts off the series with a bang.It concerns the exploits of a NY city cop John McLane.He visits his wife,who has gotten a job in Los Angeles with the Nakatomi Corp.,at their high rise building during Christmas celebrations.In short order however we find that John has come at a most inopportune time as terrorists have selected that moment to seize control of the building.John becomes his wifes' and her other fellow employees only hope in surmounting the odds and defeating the terrorists.The cast is wonderful which includes Alan Rickman,Alexander Gudonov,Bonnie Bedelia and Reginald Vel Johnson,as a desk cop who becomes Johns' only friend and ally on the outside.
"Die Hard Two-Die Harder" concerns John at Washington Int.Airport,on Christmas Eve again, there to meet his wife.Again,as fate would have it,John notices some funny things happening around him which eventually lead to an out and out battle royale in the luggage handling area.
Initially the head of security at the airport is skeptical of Johns' suspicions,thinking he's just grandstanding.Slowly but surely the terrorists movements and actions finally make a believer out of the security chief and the head of airport operations but by now this mercenary outfit of ex para-militants is well on its' way to its' goal.The head mercenary,well played by William Sadler,is there to intercept a foreign leader landing there to be prosecuted by the US Government.He has taken control of the entire airport air traffic control system and is using the sky bound passangers as hostages until he can safely abscond with the foreign general.It's an uphill battle for John and the action never lets up.
The last movie "Die Hard-With a Vengeance" sees John back in his native New York,but on suspension from his job.In broad daylight a huge explosion erupts in downtown Manhatten.Shortly thereafter an unknown caller phones up the police department and demands McLanes' presence.The chief with aides finally track down John,semi-sober him up and debrief him.As per the callers' request,John is sent into the middle of Harlem in his underwear sporting a sandwich board with a derogatory message on it for all its' inhabitants.Before long John is set upon and comesthisclose to getting snuffed out when a timely intervention by an onlooker called Zeus,played nicely by Samuel Jackson,saves his life.From this point on John and Zeus,for better or worse,become "partners".The terrorist behind the mysterious voice,played beautifully by Jeremy Irons,sends John and Samuel all over town in a series of designed distractions but all underpinned by the imminent threat of an explosion if they don't succeed in their tasks.Eventually John realizes the "distractions" for what they are and is able to confront them head on.
Every movie in this wonderful series plays on the one before so nothing is lost in each sequel.The tensions,which are always high throughout,are never lost and they leave you hanging onto the edge of your seat right to the last exciting climax.One tool I have noticed all these movies use is what I call,"the final drop".Usually around the last 20 minutes of each film the action eases off slightly and you are given the impression that all is clear sailing and just a slight "mopping up" and/or quick tying up of loose ends is all that is needed to end the film in a timely manner.Not with these movies.Like a roller coaster ride that you think is over until you suddenly find yourself at the edge of a VERY steep incline with no where to go but down,the Die Hard series does this "last drop" to fantastic effect.
This series is literally a bargain at twice the price!All three Die Hard movies plus a fourth documentary disc,all in single pack slip cases.All discs come with commentary soundtracks and the first movie can be run with or without an extended power down sequence.The only deficiency I can see in this set is that each movie has an annoying VERY slight hestitation/layer change problem at,give or take 10 minutes,the first hour mark.My player handles these pretty well but there are many that do not.Just so you know.
If you have been waiting to get these movies do not hesitate any longer.There isn't a better time.....Yippee Ki Yay!

Possibly some of the greatest action movies of all time! Die Hard 4.0 is the PG-13 version, for now... and just a heads up that "amazon.com" is selling this for about $30 less. Can't figure that one out.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Close to the best action there is
An interesting collection. In 2007, this Blu-ray set was released during the same year as the DVD edition Ultimate Collection. Read more

Published 4 months ago by Gis A. Bun

5.0 out of 5 stars fast shipping
super fast shipping I'll buy again soon!! the product was in exact condition as said, it works great thank you!

Published 6 months ago by Annie Brouillette

4.0 out of 5 stars Cinéma d'action américain classique
La trilogie mettant en vedette Bruce Willis est bourrée d'invraisemblances et recèle plusieurs scènes de violence exagérément gratuite, mais... Read more

Published 17 months ago by Francois Gagnon

5.0 out of 5 stars classic and great collection
got this collection, four great and classic movies, for a cheap price. can't argue with it.

all are 1080p and i had a great time watching them all over again.

Published on Feb 8 2010 by Mario S. Roque

5.0 out of 5 stars A++
I did not watch it yet, but super fast shipping and very good price !

Published on Feb 7 2010 by André Lessard

4.0 out of 5 stars Die Hard Collection [Blu-Ray]
Great way to update your Die Hard VHS collection. All of them are in here, doubt there'll be any more. Thanks John MacLean! First one is still the best one.

Published on Feb 6 2010 by Thomas Dziegielewski

5.0 out of 5 stars Bruce at his best!
This piece of collection is definitly worth it for any amateur of the famous serie of Die Hard. Remastered, each episode will remember memorables memories to oldies and will... Read more

Published on Feb 4 2010 by David Dubois

5.0 out of 5 stars Must see
I have to be honest, when I buy this set, it was only because I trust a friend of mine telling me how great the Die Hard movies are. Read more

Published on Nov 3 2009 by Mike P

5.0 out of 5 stars Die Hard Loved it!
I bought the Die Hard collection (blu ray) for my husband for Xmas. I ended up enjoying it! It was so much fun watching the set over the holidays. Read more

Published on Feb 5 2009 by Coyote

1.0 out of 5 stars 127.98 ???????
First I wanna say I'm a big fan of Die Hard but there is no way I will pay 127.98$. What's wrong with amazon.ca? Why is the price at Best buy and future shop at 99. Read more

Published on Feb 11 2008 by Joe

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