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Die Hard is not a Christmas move.

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  1. Dec 25, 2018 #1 of 13
    yosoyellobo

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    I been watching Die Hard Of IFC. Thirty years ago when i first saw the movie its was not advertised as a Christmas move. When did it became a Christmas move or is this some joke that everybody gets but me?
     
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  4. Dec 26, 2018 #4 of 13
    Mark Holtz

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    The movie is set on Christmas Eve. It has numerous Christmas references. It even has the theme of husband and wife getting back together. Why shouldn't it be considered a Christmas movie?

    Besides, it beats anything on the Hallmark channel.
     
  5. Dec 26, 2018 #5 of 13
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    Watching commercials beats anything on the Hallmark Channel.
     
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    yosoyellobo

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    Would it still be a Christmas movie if the world was going to end on December 25?
     
  7. Dec 26, 2018 #7 of 13
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    This is a long running debate topic. IMHO, it is NOT a Christmas movie. It is an action movie set in December. A Christmas movie has themes about religion, family, homecomings, redemption, etc.
     
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    Family, Homecoming and Redemption were all themes of Die Hard.
     
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    Rich

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    That's quite a stretch.

    Rich
     
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    James Long

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    Have you not seen the Die Hard Christmas trailer?
     
  11. Dec 26, 2018 #11 of 13
    Rich

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    I hadn't seen it, watched it just now and it really put me in the Christmas spirit. I'm gonna grab my gear and go hold up a skyscraper. Ho Ho Ho.

    Rich
     
  12. Dec 27, 2018 #12 of 13
    Herdfan

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    I believe the correct term is Christmas "Adjacent" movie.
     
  13. Dec 28, 2018 #13 of 13
    Rich

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    Speaking of Xmas, wasn't it you that recommended the Christmas tree I bought a few years ago? If so, I have to thank you again, that's the best tree we've ever had. If not true, could the person that did recommend it pop in and I'll thank you.

    Rich
     

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