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Why Die Hard is the perfect Christmas Movie (Themes (The importance of…
Why Die Hard is the perfect Christmas Movie
Themes
Consumerism vs Family Values: :check: John McClane saves his wife in the end by removing her fancy Rolex watch
The main character is just trying to get home to his family for the holidays
The importance of family.
:<3: John McClane wants to reconnect with and save his wife.
:<3: Karl becomes very upset after his brother dies.
:<3: Sgt. Al Powell just wants to spend time with his family
Hans Gruber, like the Grinch and Ebenezer Scrooge, learns that greed and selfishness won't make him happy
Music
https://youtu.be/OR07r0ZMFb8?t=2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=14&v=-9hEzcpYOQc&feature=emb_title
https://youtu.be/JMKQVPV1pf0?t=76
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKGqD_fB8ws
Symbolism
John McClane's wife is named Holly
The villain is named Hans Gruber and the guy who composed Silent Night is named Franz Gruber. See what they did there?
It "snows" papers and bonds at the end
The main character enters a building using a "chimney"
Setting
Time: Christmas Eve
Location: Office Christmas Party
Presents!
Look in the cardboard box near the water fountain at the top of the 7th grade stairs
