14 quotes
Improvisation in High-Stakes Situations
John McClane
You got a plan?
[as they gear up]
Jack McClane
Not really. I kinda thought we would just wing it, you know. Running in, guns blazing! Make it up as we go.
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Family Dynamics and Affection
John McClane
Need a hug?
Jack McClane
We're not a hugging family.
John McClane
Damn straight!
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John McClane's Unique Self-Description
John McClane
The 007 of Plainfield, New Jersey.
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Confrontation Over Lost Opportunities
Yuri Komarov
What a shame your father won’t be alive to see you promoted!
[cackles evilly]
Jack McClane
Neither will you!
[throws Yuri off the building and he get obliterated by the helicopter's spinning rotor blades]
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A Darkly Humorous Take on Danger
Jack McClane
Certain death.
John McClane
Like your mother's cooking.
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Frustration with Communication Breakdown
John McClane
Do you think I understand a word you're saying?!
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Unexpected News Between Father and Son
Jack McClane
John!
[looking out the window]
John McClane
What do you got?
Jack McClane
A big old bird!
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Confronting Past Conversations Amidst Danger
John McClane
You remember the last time we talked just before you went away?
[during the shoot out]
Jack McClane
Ah no! No, no, no! You're not gonna open up to me before we die! That's not your thing, John!
John McClane
What's my thing?
Jack McClane
Killing bad guys! That's your thing!
John McClane
You're not gonna die today!
[preparing to return fire]
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A Good Day to Die Hard - Taglines
Taglines
Yippee Ki-Yay Mother Russia
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Parental Sacrifice in Action Heroism
John McClane
The shit we do for our kids. Yippee-ki-yay, motherfucker!
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Confrontation with Confidence and Determination
John McClane
Me and my boy here, we're gonna put a whuppin on ya!
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Sacrifices Made for Family in Action
John McClane
The shit we do for our kids. Yippee-ki-yay, motherfucker.
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Critique of American Culture and Cowboys
Alik
You know what I hate about the Americans? Everything. Especially cowboys.
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Familial Bonds and Unyielding Resolve
Taglines
Like father. Like son. Like hell!
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