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
Work Hard or Die Trying, Girl then slaps Doug in the face for his bait and switch while paraphrasing the song "You're So Vain". Meanwhile, the new play features the characters from both "Working Girl" and "Die Hard" in a combined situation (both works are owned by 20th Century Fox, as is "Bob's Burgers".). Tess and her fellow secretaries are being held hostage by Hans Gruber (Gene) and his band of terrorists (Louise and Peter) with John McClane (Zeke) working to rescue them. Tess steals Gruber's heart with her ambition, leading to an unscripted kiss between Gene and Courtney that the audience approves of. Katharine and