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Gremlins is a Christmas movie for sure.

And of course so is Die Hard. 

The main plot of the movie can only occur because of Christmas.  John McClane is only there to foil the burglary, because he's come to visit his family for Christmas.  The Christmas party occurring at Nakatomi Tower is also important in setting up some of the characters and the drama that later unfolds.  And if it's not set at Christmastime, we don't get this iconic imagery:



I mean, I really don't get why some folks seem offended when Die Hard is named a Christmas movie.  You can have your Christmas movie definition and I'll keep mine, thank you very much.

Yeah, my wife and I watched it as well.

I wouldn't call it a great standalone movie; I'm thinking it was largely fan service to nostalgic old people like us... But for that, it was very well done.

That’s exactly what it is. 

Gremlins is a Christmas movie for sure.

And of course so is Die Hard. 

The main plot of the movie can only occur because of Christmas.  John McClane is only there to foil the burglary, because he's come to visit his family for Christmas.  The Christmas party occurring at Nakatomi Tower is also important in setting up some of the characters and the drama that later unfolds.  And if it's not set at Christmastime, we don't get this iconic imagery:



I mean, I really don't get why some folks seem offended when Die Hard is named a Christmas movie.  You can have your Christmas movie definition and I'll keep mine, thank you very much.

Actually, you could have the exact same movie if you replace Christmas with 3-4 other plot elements. July 4th party, for instance, would work just as well. 

Actually, you could have the exact same movie if you replace Christmas with 3-4 other plot elements. July 4th party, for instance, would work just as well.

Nobody travels cross-country to be with estranged family and loved ones for the 4th of July. 

There's no particular reason It's a Wondferful Life has to occur at Christmastime.  People get introspective and suicidal all through the year.

There's no reason Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol needs to occur at Christmas.  The ghosts of New Year's past present and future would work just fine.  Arguably better, since people tend to review their history and their future when a New Year begins.

Xmas Movie

Xmas Movie

didn't ask me, but nope.

It was fun though.

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BREAKING NEWS: Study Confirms Die Hard is More of a Christmas Movie Than Rudolph!

In a shocking turn of events, researchers at the Yuletide Institute for Cultural Studies (YICS) have released a groundbreaking study proving that Die Hard qualifies as a Christmas movie more than Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.

The study analyzed over 1,000 holiday films based on five criteria:

1. Presence of Christmas Themes

2. Amount of Holiday Music

3. Family Reconciliation Subplots

4. Christmas Eve Setting

5. Use of Christmas Decorations as Plot Devices

Lead researcher, Dr. Holly Evergreen, explained, "While Rudolph is a charming tale, it scored surprisingly low on Christmas ambiance due to its lack of Christmas Eve stakes and overly generalized 'holiday cheer.' Meanwhile, Die Hard scored off the charts with its heavy use of Christmas songs, a plot centered on a Christmas party, and Bruce Willis literally using wrapping tape to save the day."

Key Findings:

Die Hard features 21 Christmas trees, while Rudolph has only 4.

The soundtrack of Die Hard includes “Let It Snow” and “Winter Wonderland,” compared to Rudolph’s singular titular song.

Bruce Willis shouts “Ho-ho-ho” (albeit sarcastically) after defeating a bad guy, adding bonus points.

Dr. Evergreen also noted that Die Hard depicts family reconciliation on Christmas Eve—a hallmark of the holiday genre—whereas Rudolph, "while adorable, is more of a tale about workplace discrimination."

Public Reaction:
The results have ignited fierce debates online.

“Die Hard has Christmas, explosions, and Alan Rickman in a Santa suit. What else do you need?” – @HolidayHero

“Rudolph is a classic! How dare you compare it to a movie about glass-filled feet!” – @RedNoseLoyalist

YICS researchers hinted that their next study will determine whether Home Alone or It’s a Wonderful Life is the ultimate Christmas movie, with Elf as the dark horse contender.

For now, one thing is clear: Die Hard isn’t just a Christmas movie—it’s apparently the most Christmas movie. Yippee-ki-yay, holiday fans!