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It isn’t often that a motion picture holds a mirror up to its audience, forcing them to look at and ultimately into themselves and ask an uncompromising question. In the case of Die Hard 2, that question is, “Did I really need the Die Hard Box set when, really, I would’ve been fine with the first film alone?” Those unsatisfied with how hard they died the first time around will answer this question with a resounding “Yes”, as it is those folks who need, nay, DEMAND… to Die Harder.
Moonlighting’s Bruce Willis battles terrorists at Christmas once again, all the while winking at the preposterousness of the very movie he’s in with lines like, “Here we go again”, “Story of my life,” and, “What am I, a terrorist magnet?”
Continuing our series of films you probably already own, Drawback Productions is proud to admit that we like money, and we know you’re more likely to watch riffs for movies that are sitting on your DVD shelf. Join me, Dru Brock, and my wife, Megan*, as we undergo the world’s most transparent cash grab outside of any movie that starts with the credit “Hasbro Presents”.
ALSO INCLUDED: A bonus riff for the Highway To Heaven, Season 2 masterpiece, “The Torch,” at no extra charge.
*Pronounced MEEEgan**
**I know, weird, right?***
***She should change it, but who has the time?****
****I realize these footnotes are becoming a crutch. I’ll refrain from using this sloppy, lazy device in the future.*****
*****I promise.
This title is streaming on Netflix: http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/Die_Hard_2_Die_Harder/443326?trkid=2361637
The bonus Highway To Heaven episode is available here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtDMNxB5oeM
(Crossposted in I just Finished Watching iriffs forum)
I just watched Drawback Productions' riff of Die Hard 2 and it was hilarious. Definitely five stars. You guys had a great chemistry together and there were so many hysterical lines. Just a few:
"Such a relief to get out of the world's sunniest blizzard."
"All right, men, I need us to look as suspicious as possible..."
"Maybe I'd have more luck if I didn't look like Draco Malfoy."
"Congratulations, it's a moron."
"Gentlemen, it's time." "To what? Give up?"
Along with the numerous plot holes you riffed with great skill, you also pointed out a number of flaws that I didn't even notice. Like how the shots lingered too long and the disappearing blood from John Amos' face. And you guys did a great Dennis Franz impersonation. Very funny.
I have a few minor critiques. One, the 3...2...1...pause countdown went a bit too fast. Two, some of the jokes were too close to the sync lines. In particular, "There's the new terminal." The joke was way too close to the sync line on that one. Maybe next time it could be spaced out a bit more evenly. Three, the fake fact bit occurred too often. At first it was all right, but it got tedious after a while. Four, it might have been my computer, but the sync lines were off a little bit. But then again, I watched it on Netflix streaming. Also, my computer is very old and it skipped, so it may just be a hardware issue on my end.
Aside from those few nits, the riff was outstanding and I'd definitely recommend it to others. Are you guys planning on doing another riff soon? Because I will be looking out for it.
Commentary on a totally ludicrous action movie might seem to fall into the "too easy" category, but the jokes here go way beyond the obvious. The riffers' preoccupation with the mid-air establishing shots builds anticipation for actually seeing more of them. Same goes for the inexplicable blasts of steam that chew the scenery for half the movie. I'm actually still chuckling thinking about the "robot" explosive device in one of the final scenes. It's quirky quips like those that make it well worth sitting through a tedious and self-aware two-hour explosionfest with awful one-liners.
Well done, Drawback Productions!