Die Hard (film series) memorable." James Berardinelli wrote that the film "represents the class of modern action pictures and the standard by which they must be judged." Critic Desson Howe wrote that "Willis has found the perfect vehicle to careen wildly onto the crowded L.A. freeway of "Lethal Weapons" and "Beverly Hills Cops"." Willis was also called "perfect as the wisecracking John McClane" and "an excellent casting choice as a sardonic action hero." Alan Rickman's portrayal of villain Hans Gruber was described as "marvelous" and "a career-making performance." Gruber also ranked 46 on the villain side of AFI's 100 Years...100 Heroes and Villains. In
To Die Is Hard To Die Is Hard To Die is Hard is a small-budget B movie (made for a reported $2,000) written, directed by, and starring Glenn Berggoetz. Released in just a handful of theaters in December 2010 and early 2011, the film was largely loved by critics, and in 2014 "Paste" magazine selected it as the 16th greatest B movie of all time in its list of the 100 greatest B movies ever made. "To Die is Hard" is a spoof comedy that follows the exploits of Dr. Joe McCann (played by Berggoetz), an English professor. Universally lusted over by women and