DIE HARD COLLECTION [1988 / 1990 / 1995 / 2007 / 2013] [Limited Edition SteelBook] [Blu-ray] [UK Release] Join John McClane with Suspense, Excitement and Adventure on every level!
Celebrate Bruce Willis playing the Legendary John McClane with this ultimate 1 – 5 Limited Edition SteelBook Blu-ray Disc Collection featuring all Five DIE HARD iconic franchise films, together in stunning high definition. It's the ultimate tribute to the tough-as-nails New York cop with a wry sense of humour and a knack for explosive action. Wrong place! Wrong time! Right man! Yippie-Ki-Yay!
FILM FACT: The ‘DIE HARD’ film is based on Roderick Thorp's 1979 novel “Nothing Lasts Forever.” Arnold Schwarzenegger declined to shoot the film as a sequel to his 1985 action film ‘Commando.’ The screenplay for ‘DIE HARDER 2: DIE HARDER’ was adapted from Walter Wager's novel “58 Minutes.” The film ‘LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD’ [DIE HARD 4.0] was based on the 1997 article "A Farewell to Arms" written for the Wired magazine by John Carlin. ‘A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD’ is the first DIE HARD film to use Dolby Atmos Surround Mixing and the first to also be released in IMAX cinemas.
DIE HARD Cast: Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Alexander Godunov, Bonnie Bedelia, Reginald VelJohnson, Paul Gleason, De'voreaux White, William Atherton, Clarence Gilyard, Hart Bochner, James Shigeta, Bruno Doyon, Andreas Wisniewski, Joey Plewa, Lorenzo Caccialanza, Gerard Bonn, Dennis Hayden, Al Leong, Gary Roberts, Hans Buhringer, Wilhelm von Homburg, Robert Davi, Grand L. Bush, Tracy Reiner, Taylor Fry and Noah Land
Director: John McTiernan
Producers: Beau Marks, Charles Gordon, Joel Silver, Lawrence Gordon and Lloyd Levin
Screenplay: Jeb Stuart (screenplay), Steven E. de Souza (screenplay) and Roderick Thorp (novel)
Composer: Michael Kamen
Cinematography: Jan de Bont (Director of Photography)
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DIE HARD 2: DIE HARDER Cast: Bruce Willis, Bonnie Bedelia, Art Evans, Dennis Franz, William Sadler, Franco Nero, Reginald VelJohnson, William Atherton, Fred Thompson, John Amos, Tom Bower, Sheila McCarthy, Don Harvey, John Costelloe, Vondie Curtis-Hall, John Leguizamo, Robert Patrick, Tom Verica, Tony Ganios, Michael Cunningham, Peter Nelson, Ken Baldwin, Mark Boone Junior, Robert Costanzo, Patrick O'Neal and Colm Meaney
Director: Renny Harlin
Producers: Charles Gordon, James Herbert, Joel Silver, Lawrence Gordon, Lloyd Levin, Michael Levy, Steve Perry and Suzanne Todd
Screenplay: Doug Richardson (screenplay), Steven E. de Souza (screenplay) and Walter Wager (novel)
Composer: Michael Kamen
Cinematography: Oliver Wood (Director of Photography)
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DIE HARD WITH A VENGEANCE Cast: Bruce Willis, Jeremy Irons, Samuel L. Jackson, Graham Greene, Colleen Camp, Larry Bryggman, Anthony Peck, Nick Wyman, Sam Phillips, Stephen Pearlman, Kevin Chamberlin, Richard Council, Mischa Hausserman, Phil Theis, Robert Sedgwick, Sven Torvaid, Timothy Adams, Tony Halme, Greg Skrovic, Bill Christ, Gerrit Vooren, Willis Sparks, Michael Cristofer, Charles Dumas, Andrew Cross, Aldis Hodge and Michael Alexander Jackson,
Director: John McTiernan
Producers: Andrew G. Vajna, Buzz Feitshans, Carmine Zozzora, David Willis, John McTiernan, Michael Tadross, Robert Lawrence and Robert H. Lemer
Screenplay: Jonathan Hensleigh (screenplay) and Roderick Thorp (original characters)
Composer: Michael Kamen
Cinematography: Peter Menzies Jr., A.C.S. (Director of Photography)
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DIE HARD 4.0: LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD Cast: Bruce Willis, Justin Long, Timothy Olyphant, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Maggie Q, Kevin Smith, Cliff Curtis, Jonathan Sadowski, Edoardo Costa, Cyril Raffaelli, Yorgo Constantine, Željko Ivanek, Christina Chang, Chris Palmero, Andrew Friedman, Bryon Weiss, Chris Ellis, Sung Kang, Matt O'Leary, Jake McDorman and Rosemary Knower
Director: Len Wiseman
Producers: Arnold Rifkin, Michael Fottrell, Stephen J. Eads and William Wisher
Screenplay: David Marconi (story), Mark Bomback (screenplay/story), John Carlin (article) and Roderick Thorp (original characters)
Composer: Marco Beltrami
Cinematography: Simon Duggan, A.S.C. (Director of Photography)
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A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD Cast: Bruce Willis, Jai Courtney, Sebastian Koch, Yuliya Snigir, Sergei Kolesnikov, Radivoje Bukvić, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Cole Hauser, Aldis Hodge, Amaury Nolasco, Pasha D. Lychnikoff, Roman Luknár and Ganxsta Zolee
Director: John Moore
Producers: Alex Young, David Willis, Jason Keller, Mark Cotone, Peter Veverka, Skip Woods, Stephen J. Eads, Tom Karnowski and Wyck Godfrey
Screenplay: Skip Woods (screenplay) and Roderick Thorp (original characters)
Composer: Marco Beltrami
Cinematography: Jonathan Sela (Director of Photography)
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Image Resolution: 1080p (Color by DeLuxe)
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 (Panavision), 2.35:1 (Panavision), 2.35:1 (Panavision), 2.40:1 and 1.85:1
Audio: English: 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
English: 5.1 Descriptive Audio
Italian: 5.1 DTS Surround Sound
Spanish [Castilian]: 5.1 DTS Surround Sound
Spanish: 5.1 DTS Surround Sound
English: 2.0 Dolby Digital Stereo Audio
Subtitles: English, English SDH, Italian, Italian SDH, Spanish SDH [Castilian], Spanish, Dutch, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Polish and Icelandic
Running Time: 132 minutes, 123 minutes, 128 minutes, 128 minutes, 97 minutes and 101 minutes
Region: Region B/2 + All Regions
Number of discs: 5
Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment / Touchstone Home Entertainment / CINERGI
Andrew's Blu-ray Review: Over the last twenty five years, John McClane [Bruce Willis] has become such an iconic part of the action-film landscape that it's hard to remember a time when he wasn't etched in our pop culture consciousness. Starting with 'DIE HARD,' and continuing through four other sequels, the character has proven to be one of the most durable in a very fickle genre. Aside from James Bond and Indiana Jones, there may be no other action movie hero who has lasted as long or remained as beloved by audiences around the world. John McClane redefined the boundaries of the action archetype; bringing warmth, humour, unpredictability, and an almost fanciful sense of masculine daring do to this film genre and here is a run-down of the synopsis of each film and they are as follows:
‘DIE HARD’ [1988] On Christmas Eve, New York cop John McClane [Bruce Willis] is visiting his estranged wife Holly Gennaro McClane [Bonnie Bedelia] in Los Angeles, where she works. They are attending a party at Holly Gennaro McClane's high-rise office block when terrorists, led by the suave Hans Gruber [Alan Rickman], break in, taking everyone hostage. John McClane manages to evade capture; however, he sets out to rescue his wife and the other prisoners, especially as he dispatches the baddies with bullets and a certain earthy wit.
'DIE HARD 2: DIE HARDER’ [1990] A year after his heroics in Los Angeles, detective John McClane [Bruce Willis] is mixed up in another terrorist plot, this time at Washington Dulles International Airport, where he is waiting for his wife Holly Gennaro McClane [Bonnie Bedelia]. That same night, South American politico and drug profiteer General Ramon Esperanza [Franco Nero] is arriving in U.S. custody. John McClaine takes action when a treasonous ex-colonel Colonel Stuart [William Sadler] seizes control of the airport, threatening to crash every inbound flight unless Ramon Esperanza is freed.
'DIE HARD WITH A VENGEANCE' [1995] Detective John McClane [Bruce Willis] is now divorced, alcoholic and jobless after getting fired for his reckless behaviour and bad attitude. He is called back into action, however, when a cryptic terrorist Simon Gruber [Jeremy Irons] takes New York City hostage in a lethal game of "Simon Says" and refuses to speak with anyone but John McClaine. Teaming up with a street-savvy electrician named Zeus Carver [Samuel L. Jackson], John McClane dashes through the city, trying to stay one step ahead of a murderous plot.
'DIE HARD 4.0: LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD' [2007] As the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day, veteran cop John McClane [Bruce Willis] carries out another routine assignment: bringing in a computer hacker Matthew 'Matt' Farrell [Justin Long] for questioning. Meanwhile, a tech-savvy villain named Thomas Gabriel [Timothy Olyphant] launches an attack on America's computer infrastructure. As chaos descends around him, John McClane must use old-fashioned methods to fight the high-tech threat and John McClane and his hacker friend Matthew 'Matt' Farrell has to stop the mastermind before it's too late.
'A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD' [2013] New York City cop John McClane [Bruce Willis] arrives in Moscow to track down his estranged son, Jack McClane [Jai Courtney]. John McClane thinks his son is a criminal, so it comes as a shock when he learns that Jack McClane is actually working undercover to protect Komarov [Sebastian Koch], a Russian government whistle-blower. With their own lives on the line, John McClane and Jack McClane must overcome their differences in order to get Komarov to safety and thwart a potentially disastrous crime in the Chernobyl region. With the Russian mafia snapping at their heels and time is running out, so John McClane and Jack McClane soon discovers that although their approaches may differ slightly, the end result is certainly an explosive ending. This Blu-ray Disc has both the Theatrical Cut and the Harder Extended Cut, which I prefer.
As a franchise, the five ‘DIE HARD’ films stands tall, especially in the character of John McClane [Bruce Willis] as the New York cop, found his best-ever role out of his acting career, and with a combination of brawn, brains, and especially derogatory or mocking sharp critical wit, and who created a whole new icon of the action film genre. Add to that we experience some of the most over the top-notch stunt sequences and effects of the action packed film genre you ever get to view. Some negative critics have claimed that the 'DIE HARD’ series has had its ups and downs, but in my opinion, the ‘DIE HARD’ franchise series has got to be the ultimate action packed film franchise ever, that is a total blast!
Blu-ray Image Quality – 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment brings you a totally brilliant DIE HARD COLLECTION with awesome 5 Blu-ray discs and here is a review of the image quality: The image quality ultimately depends upon the age of the film, especially the first three films, but mostly in reflection of all five films look really fantastic. Even ‘DIE HARD’ since its release in 1998, has been given a masterfully restored 1080p high-definition and has been given some effective reworking over previous Blu-ray ray disc releases, and the high-definition presentation finds this first film is now looking better than day it was released in the cinemas. There is a little left-over grain for the ‘DIE HARD’ first film and likely from the original negative, and the clarity overall on each of the Blu-ray discs are totally first-rate, but especially 'A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD' [2013] which is the ultimate viewing experience. Deep black levels, nice contrasts with no ghosting and relatively little grain. The image doesn't pop in the way that larger, splashier, and more modern films might; even the fourth film, filmed in a kind of monochromatic gun-metal grey, fails to leap from the screen. But overall, the high-definition image quality is very good. So all in all this DIE HARD COLLECTION is the ultimate Limited Edition SteelBook to own and you will be very well entertained and you will feel you have the ultimate DIE HARD COLLECTION of all 5 films. Please Note: Playback Region B/2: This will not play on most Blu-ray players sold in North America, Central America, South America, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Southeast Asia. Learn more about Blu-ray region specifications.
Blu-ray Audio Quality – 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment presents you this brilliant DIE HARD COLLECTION with totally awesome 5 Blu-ray discs and here is a review of the image quality: The main 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio track really helps you experience some really startling clarity, volume and base, and especially when it comes to the big dramatic gun-fight shootouts and especially with the awesome explosions across all five films will virtually fill your living room with the sounds like you are in a warzone. Simply by their nature, the first three films are a bit more subdued, breaking out now and again into a full-on action mode intermittently throughout the runtime of the films. The fourth film is a bit more bombastic and boasts the most effective and involving sound surround mix and largely because it's both bigger in scope and mixed with the modern multi-channel surround-sound set-up in mind. But if you want to experience some mind blowing audio experiences, then the final film 'A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD' is the ultimate film to hear some awesome sounds to give you a great workout with all your speakers, as they all get used with some spectacular surround sound effects, and makes you feel totally involved with the film and especially the awesome action you view throughout the film and all in all this is a 5 star surround sound experience. Collectively, the sounds you hear are brilliant and whether it be a simple dialogue sequence, or the tense moment walking across shattered glass or an all-out battle at the top of a towering building, these 5 films are a total winner.
Blu-ray Special Features and Extras:
DIE HARD Extras:
Audio Commentary by Director John McTiernan and Jackson DeGovia: The first has separate recordings of director John McTiernan and production designer Jackson DeGovia edited together. It's a fairly informative and technical commentary track on the overall production and some of the challenges that had to be overcome. The second is another interesting and revealing track with special effects supervisor Richard Edlund. Although there are many gaps of silence throughout, there is so much to learn from this particular audio commentary conversation.
Audio Commentary by Special Effects Supervisor Richard Edlund [Scene Specific]: Here Special Effects Supervisor Richard Edlund just comments on certain scenes in the film, plus giving us various interesting facts, in-depth details and anecdotes about the production values towards this action packed film.
Special Feature: Personal Scene Selections: The Personal Scene Selections allows the view to select specific scenes from the film and watch them in sequence. Press the figure ONE on your remote control to select a scene. Return to Personal Scene Selections menu to view your selected scenes.
Special Feature: Newscasts [1998] [480i] [1.78:1] [7:59] Here we get to view the assortment of the newscasts you view in the film, but with the bloopers. Why they included this is beyond my comprehension, as it is all a load of rubbish and far too long.
Interactive Still Gallery [1998] [480i] [1.78:1] What we get to view is a collection of Publicity and Behind-The-Scenes stills from the ‘DIE HATD’ film in the form of an automated slide show. When you see the Nakatomi Symbol, press the downward arrow on the remote control and then the ENTER button, and you get to view a short presentation that elaborates information on the accompanying slide show. In the background you get to hear the composed film music by Michael Kamen.
Special Feature: ‘DIE HARD’ Trailers and TV Spots [1998] [1080p/1080i/480i] [2.35:1/1.78:1/1.33:1] [8:28] Here we get to view the following: Trailer “A;” “Trailer “E;” “Trailer “F;” “TV Spot # Silver Graphic; TV Spot #2 Inferno; TV Spot #3 Wife; TV Spot #4 Reluctant Hero; TV Spot #5 Action/Comedy; TV Spot #6 Non-Stop and TV Spot Spectacular Review. As usual, you can either watch each one separately or Play All.
Special Feature: FOX on Blu-ray: Here we get to view three 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Blu-ray trailers and they are as follows: ‘Die hard 2: Die Harder’ [1989] [1080p] [2:35:1 [1:24]; ‘Live Free or Die Hard’ [2007] [1080p] [2:35:1 [2:16] and ‘Alien vs. Predator’ [2004] [1080p] [2:35:1 [2:17]. As usual, you can either play them separately or Play All.
Special Feature: WEBSITES: Here you can check out three different 20th Century Fox websites, but if you want to access them via your Blu-ray player it has to be connected to the internet.
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DIE HARD 2: DIE HARDER Extras:
Audio Commentary with Director Renny Harlin: Here director Renny Harlin talks extensively and enthusiastically about the production, sharing a wealth of memories of working with Bruce Willis and shooting on location.
Special Feature: Personal Scene Selections: The Personal Scene Selections allows the view to select specific scenes from the film and watch them in sequence. Press the figure ONE on your remote control to select a scene. Return to Personal Scene Selections menu to view your selected scenes.
Special Feature: Deleted Scenes [1990] 1080i] [1.57:1] [8:15] Here we get to view four deleted scenes, which are as follows: Merry Christmas; Down the Rabbit Hole; Marcin and The Boiler Room. As usual, you can either view them separately or Play All.
Special Feature: Featurettes [2001] [480i] [1.37:1] Here you get to view seven individual special features and they are as follows: HBO First Look: The Making of ‘DIE HARD 2: DIE HARDER’ [23:08]; Featurette [4:07]; Breaking the Ice [4:10]; Chaos on the Conveyor Belt [7:53]; Interview with Renny Harlin [6:44]; Visual Effects Breakdowns [Side-by-Side Comparisons]: Visual Effects Breakdown: Ejector Seat/Storyboards/Visual Effects Breakdown/Complete Sequence [3:19]; Airport Runway/Visual Effects Breakdown/Complete Sequence [1:58]; Storyboard Sequence [2:58] and Side-by-Side Comparisons: Chopper [1:19]; Airplane Models [3:3:13] and Wing Flight [1:44]. Contributors include: Bruce Willis [John McLane], Renny Harlin [Director], Al DiSarro [Special Effects Coordinator], William Sadler [Colonel Sturat], John Vallone [Production Designer], Michael J. McAlister [Visual Effects Supervisor], Bonnie Bedelia [Holly McClane], Charles Picerni [Stunt Coordinator], Dennis Franz [Carmine Lorenzo]. John Amos [Major Grant] and Franco Nero [General Esperanza].
Special Feature: Trailers and TV Spots [1990] [1080p/480i] [2.35:1/1.37:1] [7:23] Here you get to view the following: Trailer “A;” Trailer “B;” Trailer “C;” Trailer “D;” TV Spot #1 Beethoven and TV Spot #2 Up to His Neck. As usual, you can either watch view them separately or Play All.
Special Feature: FOX on Blu-ray: Here we get to view three 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Blu-ray trailers and they are as follows: ‘Die hard 2: Die Harder’ [1989] [1080p] [2:35:1 [1:24]; ‘Live Free or Die Hard’ [2007] [1080p] [2:35:1 [2:16] and ‘Alien vs. Predator’ [2004] [1080p] [2:35:1 [2:17]. As usual, you can either play them separately or Play All.
Special Feature: WEBSITES: Here you can check out three different 20th Century Fox websites, but if you want to access them via your Blu-ray player it has to be connected to the internet.
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DIE HARD WITH A VENGEANCE Extra:
Audio Commentary with Director John McTiernan, Screenwriter Jonathan Hensleigh and Film Executive Tom Sherak: This audio commentary track was recorded separately and edited together and includes director John McTiernan, screenwriter Jonathan Hensleigh, and former Fox executive Tom Sherak. It's full of typical talking-points and the standard information about the production, but there are also several interesting titbits about the process of the script and the evolvement of characters in the film.
Special Feature: Featurette and TV Specials [2001] [1080p] [1.37:1] Here we get to view three special features and they are as follows: Behind the Scenes: ‘DIE HARD WITH A VENGEANCE’ [21:45] Here we view a promotional making-of that aired on Fox TV in 1995 for the film ‘DIE HARD WITH A VENGEANCE.’ It features clips and behind the scenes footage of the film. A Night to Die For/McLane is Back [21:45] This to my mind was a totally pointless promotion for the film ‘DIE HARD WITH A VENGEANCE’ that includes some of the worst and unexplainable cameos from various people telling us what their favourite scenes in some of the different DIE HARD films and their favourite quotes as well. This does show some little bit more information on the film and also features a preview of the dramatic subway train station scene and how it was set up. DIE HARD 3 Featurette [4:19] This is a 20th Century Fox promotion film, and gives the usual in-depth look at the making-of the film ‘DIE HARD WITH A VENGEANCE.’ But we also get a look at the behind-the-scene filming, and the usual comments from cast and crew. Contributors include: Reginald VelJohnson [Host/Al Powell], John McTiernan [Director], Bruce Willis [John McClane], Andrew G. Vajna [Executive Producer], Samuel L. Jackson [Zeus Carver], Graham Greene [Joe Lambert], Larry Bryggman [Insp. Walter Cobb], Anthony Peck [Ricky Walsh], Jeremy Irons [Simon Gruber], Colleen Camp [Connie Kowalski], William Atherton [Richard Thornburg], William Sadler [Colonel Stuart], Phil Cory [Special Effects Coordinator], Brian Burrows [Stunts], Steve Young [San Francisco 49ers QB], Wayne Newton [Entertainer], Wayne Gretzky [L.A. Kings Center], Kareem Abdul Jabbar [L.A. Lakers Center], Rudolph Guiliani [Former Mayor of New York City], Mike Ditka [American Football Coach], Melanie Griffith [Brain Dead Actress], Ice-T [Rap Artist], Bill Maher [Comedian], Maria Wilson [Actress], David Letterman [American television host], Brian Gerard “Kato” Kaelin [Actor], Dr. Joyce Brothers [Psychologist], B.B. King [Musician], Tom Bradley [Former L.A. Mayor], Daryl Gates [Former L.A. Police Chief], Jackson DeGovia [Production Designer] and Terry J. Leonard [Stunt Coordinator]
Special Feature: Alternate Ending [2001] [1080i] [1.37:1] [6:02] Here we get to view an alternate ending to the film ‘DIE HARD WITH A VENGEANCE’ featuring Bruce Willis and Jeremy Irons. You can either view it with an audio commentary by American Screenwriter Jonathan Hensleigh or without.
Special feature: Behind The Scenes and Storyboard [2001] [1080p] [1.37:1] Here you get to view four separate features and they are as follows: Terror in the Subway [8:53]; Prepping the Park [10:24]; Blowing up Bonwit [Dept. Store] [7:51] and Storyboard [2:10]. Contributors include: Terry J. Leonard [Stunt Coordinator], John McTiernan [Director], Bruce Willis [John McClane], Samuel L. Jackson [Zeus Carver], Brian Burrows [Stuntman] and Phil Coury [Special Effects Supervisor].
Special Feature & Profile [2001] [1080p] [1.37:1] Here you get to view two special features and they are as follows: Interview with Bruce Willis [6:21] and Villain Profile Featurette [4:24]. Contributors include: Bruce Willis [John McClane], John McTiernan [Director], Terry J. Leonard [Stunt Coordinator], Samuel L. Jackson [Zeus Carver], Graham Greene [Joe Lambert], Jeremy Irons [Simon Gruber] and Sam Phillips [Katya].
Special Feature: Visual Effects Sequences [2001] [1080i] [1.37:1] With this special feature, you get to view seven different features and they are as follows: The Great Jump [00:34]; Shimmying Down Cable [00:50]; Jackson Plummets [00:37]; Grabbing onto Crane [00:37]; Fall in Front of Taxi [00:40]; Water Crashing Through Tunnel [1:28] and Willis Shot Out of Tunnel [00:38].
Theatrical Trailers: Here you get to view two Original Theatrical Trailers of the film ‘DIE HARD WITH A VENGEANCE’ and they are as follows: Theatrical Trailer #1 [1995] [1080p] [2.35:1] [1:03] and Theatrical Trailer #2 [1995] [1080p] [2.35:1] [2:41].
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DIE HARD 4.0: LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD Extras:
Special Feature: Analog Hero in a Digital World: Making of DIE HARD 4.0 [2007] [1080p] [2.40:1/1.78:1/1.37:1] [97:19] Here we get to view ten separate features and they are as follows: Prelude; Attack of the Franchise; Casting and Character; Texture and Tone; Unimaginable Feats; The Cutting Room; Eye Candy; The World of D.I.; Sound and Fury and Sonic Boom! As usual, you can either watch each feature separately or Play All. Contributors include: Len Wiseman [Director], Brad Martin [Stunt Coordinator], Patrick Tatopoulos [Production Designer], Timothy Olyphant [Thomas Gabriel], Kevin Smith [Warlock], Nicolas De Toth [Film Editor]; Bruce Willis [John McClane], Maggie Q [Mai], Mary Elizabeth Winstead [Lucy McLane], Justin Long [Matt Farrell], Patrick McClung [Visual Effects Supervisor], Michael Meinardus [Special Effects Coordinatoe], Joe Conmy [Visual Effects Producer], Anthony Simonaitis [Special Effects General Foreman], Des Carey [Digital Intermediate Producer], Simon Duggan, A.S.C. [Director of Photography], Siggy Ferstl [Digital Intermediate Colorist], Anna Behlmer [Sound Recording Mixer], Andy Nelson [Sound Re-recording Mixer], Cameron Frankley Sound Designer] and Marco Beltrami [Composer].
Special Feature: Yippee Ki-Yay Mother F#@%$?&! [2007] [1080p] [1.78:1] [22:40] Kevin Smith hosts this entertaining sit-down chat with Bruce Willis.
Music Video: DIE HARD by Guyz Nite [2006] [1080i] [1.37:1] [4:30] This is the biggest load of shit rubbish and should have had the video tape wiped clean as it is a total insult to music.
Special Feature: Behind-the-Scenes with Guyz Nite [2006] [1080i] [1.78:1] [5:47] Like their shit music video, this is a total abomination of showing us behind-the-scene of this brain dead American group and this should be avoided 100%.
Special Feature: FOX MOVIE CHANNEL presents: FOX LEGACY [2007] [1080p] [1.37:1] [6:18] Here we are presented to a short promo piece for the 20th Century Fox 'DIE HARD' franchise and hosted by Tom Rothman, Chairman of Fox Filmed Entertainment, introduces landmark 20th Century Fox films and provides insight into how popular these films have become and also talks in-depth about the actor Bruce Willis and his character of the New York cop John McCLane.
Theatrical Trailer [2007] [1080p] [2.40:1] [2:14] This is the Original Theatrical Trailer for the film ‘DIE HARD 4.0: LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD.’
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A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD Extras:
Audio Commentary by Director John Moore and First Assistant Director Mark Cotone [Extended Cut Only]: Director John Moore and First Assistant Director Mark Cotone give in-depth comments about the challenges of making such an action-intensive ‘A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD’ film and especially about the DIE HARD franchise. There is nothing of particular interest about their conversation, but John Moore and Mark Cotone provide a nice account of their experience in making the film ‘A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD,’ but as an added bonus, but as an added bonus, we do get to hear a good deal about the technical details on making the film. We also get to hear about how they had to face numerous challenges and obstacles to bring all of the major action sequences together, especially for the big screen presentation.
Special Feature: Maximum McClane [2013] [1080p] [2.35:1] [3:16] Here you get to view a compilation of clips from the following films: ‘DIE HARD’ [1988]; 'DIE HARD 2: DIE HARDER’ [1990], 'DIE HARD WITH A VENGEANCE' [1995] and 'DIE HARD 4.0: LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD' [2007].
Special Feature: Deleted Scenes [2013] [1080p] [1.85:1] [14:28] Here we get to view seven deleted scenes and they are as follows: Jack Scopes Out Courthouse; Collins Gets Approval To Move; John McClane Original Introduction; Russian Girls on Plane; Safe House Intrusion; Gun Store and Fight with Anton. As usual, you can either watch each deleted scene separately or Play All.
Special Feature: Making It HARD TO DIE [2013] [1080p] [1.85:1] [60:22] Here we get to view fifteen separate features and they are as follows: Introduction: behind-the-Scenes; Stunts; Helicopters and Aerial; Special Effects; Motion Base; Armoury; Russia and Budapest; The Look of the Movie; Chernobyl; Camera Work; Editorial Los Angeles; Color Grading; Vidual Effects; Film Scoring and Wrap. As usual, you can either watch each feature separately or Play All. Contributors include: John Moore [Director], Jai Courtney [Jack McClane], Radivoje Bukvic [Alik], Bruce Willis [John McClane], Martin ‘Mako’ Hindy [Mako] Dylan Voigt [Boom Operator], Szabolcs Stella [Boom Operator], Peter Veverka [Co-Producer], Attila Árpa [Alik’s Soldier], David Appleby [‘A’ Camera Dolly Grip], Bogi Móricz [Second Assistant Director], Jonathan Sela [Director of Photography], Peter Veverka [Co-Producer], Dan Zimmerman [Film Editor], Steve Davison [Stutn Coordinator], Des Whelan [‘A’ Camera Operator], Gerd Nefzer [Special Effects Supervisor], Jeffrey J. Dashnaw [Stunts], Mark Cotone [First Assistant Director], Daniel T. Dorrance [Production Designer], Yumiko Takeya [Key Second Assistant Director], Wyck Godfrey [Producer], Jason Keller [Executive Producer], Sean Guest [Second Unit First Assistant Director], Yuliya Snigir [Irina], Ian Voigt [Production Sound Mixer], Eric Dvorsky [Eclipse Technician], Everett Burrell [Visual Effects Supervisor], Luca Bercovici [Production Supervisor], Zsolt Szakál [Picture Helicopter Consultant], Vladimir Kabanov [Captain Instructor Examiner], Júlia Hargitay [Set Production Assistant], Greg Harris [Assistant Stunt Coordinator], Vanessa Joyce [Visual Effects Coordinator[, Alex Young [Producer], Sebastian Koch [Komarov], Carsten Woithe [SPFX Basic & CAD Design], Michael Papac [Master Armorer], Frank Masi [Still Photographer], Iván Orsányi [Alik’s Soldier], Tsogtsaikhan Narantsogt [Alik’s Soldier], Adam Goodman [Mid Atlantic Productions], Terry Blyther [Supervising Locations Manager], Chris Rosewarne [Concept Art], June Connon [Chargehand Stanby Props], Julian Bucknall [‘A’ Camera First Assistant Camera], Fiona Connon [Makeup Artist], Gregory Smith [‘B’ Camera/Steadicam Operator], P.J. Burch [First Assistant Editor], David McKimmie [Post Production Supervisor], Skip Kimball [Digital Intermediate Colorist], Dóra Simkó [Script Supervisor], András Márton [Catering Assistant], Stuart F. Wilson [Stunts], Sean Andrew Faden [Visual Effects Supervisor: Pixomondo], Robin Graham [Compositing Supervisor: Pixomondo], Frank Torres [Additional Stunt Coordinator], Jim McCallum [Standby Art Director], Elena Baranova [Russian and French Linguist & Dialect Coach], Marco Beltrami [Composer], Bojana Nikitovic [Costume and Wardrobe Department], Gerald Quist [Makeup & Hair Supervisor] and Claud Kossik [Transportation Coordinator].
Special Feature: Anatomy Of A Car Chase [2013] [1080p] [1.85:1] [26:12] Here we get to view an in-depth look at the edge of your seat amazing car chase through the streets of Moscow with interviews that explain the amount of work, planning and preparation that has to be worked into minute detail for this one action sequence while keeping CGI to a minimal. Contributors include: John Moore [Director], Alex Young [Producer], Wyck Godfrey [Producer], Peter Veverka [Co-Producer], Des Whelan [‘A’ Camera Operator], Alex King [Picture Vehicle Coordinator], Jai Courtney [Jack McClane], Sean Guest [Second Unit First Assistant Direcor], Johnathan Taylor [Second Unit Director], Radivoje Bukvic [Alik], Grant Rogan [MRAP Supervisor], Kevin Fisher [Workshop/Floor Supervisor], Everett Burrell [Visual Effects Supervisor], Daniel T. Dorrance [Production Designer], Sebastian Koch [Komarou] and Grant Rogan [MRAP Supervisor].
Special Feature: Two Of A Kind [2013] [1080p] [1.85:1] [8:00] Here we get very short in-depth look at the film's father and son dynamic relationship and how they eventually come together to beat the bad guys. Contributors include: Jai Courtney [Jack McClane], Alex Young [Producer] and Bruce Willis [John McClane].
Special Feature: Back In Action [2013] [1080p] [1.85:1] [7:06] Here we get a spotlight look at the DIE HARD franchise of the previous four films that starred Bruce Willis and his reprisal of the John McClane character as the gritty no holds barred New York cop. Contributors include: Mary Elizabeth Winstead [Lucy McClane], Alex Young [Producer], Bruce Willis [John McClane], Wyck Godfrey [Producer], Yulia Snigir [Irina] and Sebastian Koch [Komarov].
Special Feature: The New Face of Evil [2013] [1080p] [1.85:1] [6:57] Here we take a short in-depth look at all the evil villains that have come up against John McClane in the five DIE HARD films. Contributors include: Alex Young [Producer], Sebastian Koch [Komarou], Jai Courtney [Jack McClane], Wyck Godfrey [Producer], Yulia Snigir [Irina] and Radivoje Bukvic [Alik].
Special Feature: Pre-Vis [2013] [1080p] [1.85:1] [11:36] Here we get to view three features and they are as follows: Cold Opening; Desert Heist and Truck Chase. As usually, you can view each feature separately or Play All.
Special Feature: VFX Sequences [2013] [1080p] [1.85:1] [5:35] Here you get to view sixteen separate features and they are as follows: Helicopter Shoots Up Hotel Ukrania; Helicopter Shoots Up Hotel Ukrania 2; John and Jack Jump Through Window; Helicopter Shoots Barrels; John and jack Fall; John Climbs into Helicopter; John Drives Truck Out of Helicopter; Helicopter being Pulled Down; View From Helicopter; helicopter Swings Towards Building; Truck Crashes Into Building; Truck Crashes Into Building [Zoom]; John Hanging From Truck; Truck Falls; Helicopter Approaches Rooftop and Explosion at Chernobyl. As usually, you can view each feature separately or Play All. When viewing this special feature, it is completely silent.
Special Feature: Storyboards [2013] [1080p] [1.85:1] [7:12] With this special feature, you get to view five separate storyboards that consist of a total of 85 still images, and they are as follows: Cold Opening; Courthouse; Car Chase; Ukrania Fight and Chernobyl. To view all the images, it is best to use the AUTO ADVANCE facility, to launch the slideshow.
Special Feature: Concept Art Gallery [2013] [1080p] [1.85:1] [10:47] Here you get to view six separate beautiful stunning art gallery images and they are as follows: Court House; Car Chase; Safe House; Ukrania Fight; Chernobyl and Miscellaneous. Once again, the best way to view all of the 129 images, it is best to use the AUTO ADVANCE facility, to launch the slideshow.
Theatrical Trailers [2013] [1080p] [1.85:1] [3:30] Here you get to view two Original Theatrical Trailers for the film ‘A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD’ and they are as follows: Theatrical Trailer #1 and Theatrical Trailer #2. As usually, you can view each feature separately or Play All.
Finally, this 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment of all five films are collected in a very handsome sturdy Limited Edition SteelBook. The whole package gives you the ultimate image and audio presentations, and to my mind the DIE HARD COLLECTION is the ultimate Blu-ray collection. On top of all that, I have been a massive fan of this ‘DIE HARD’ film franchise, ever since the first film was released in the cinema and I am so glad that I now have this awesome ultimate DIE HARD COLLECTION, that has now gone pride of place in my ever growing Blu-ray Collection. Very Highly Recommended!
Andrew C. Miller – Your Ultimate No.1 Film Aficionado
Le Cinema Paradiso
United Kingdom
