Here at FTS we want to give a random top 10 list about..well whatever we want. I was recently lucky enough to not only see the original Die Hard for the first time, but in theaters. Despite all the hype of being one of the best action movies ever made, I walked away thinking it was just that. John McClane really was one badass motherfucker who took part in some amazing action sequences facing one of my new favorite villains played perfectly by Alan Rickman. Not only does it feature awesome set pieces but its script boasts great one liners making this one quotable film.
(In no particular order)
Tony: You won’t hurt me.
John McClane: Oh, yeah? Why not?
Tony: Because you’re a policeman. There are rules for policemen.
John McClane: Yeah. That’s what my captain keeps telling me.
Supervisor at call center: Attention, whoever you are, this channel is reserved for emergency calls only.
John McClane: No fucking shit, lady. Does it sound like I’m ordering a pizza?
John McClane: “Come out to the coast, we’ll get together, have a few laughs…”
Hans Gruber: Who are you then?
John McClane: Just a fly in the ointment, Hans. The monkey in the wrench. The pain in the ass.
Hans Gruber: “Now I have a machine gun. Ho ho ho.”
Hans Gruber: Do you really think you have a chance against us, Mr. Cowboy?
John McClane: Yippee-ki-yay, motherfucker.
Theo: ‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, except… the four assholes coming in the rear in standard two-by-two cover formation.
Hans Gruber: I am an exceptional thief, Mrs. McClane. And since I’m moving up to kidnapping, you should be more polite.
John McClane: You motherfucker, I’m gonna kill you! I’m gonna fuckin’ cook you, and I’m gonna fucking eat you!
Hans Gruber: This time John Wayne does not walk off into the sunset with Grace Kelly.
John McClane: That was Gary Cooper, asshole.
Any other favorite quotes from Die Hard?