Character Analysis
(Avoiding Spoilers)
Living... in New York City, though his wife and kids just moved to Los Angeles. But while Holly might have landed a high-paying gig with the Nakatomi Corporation, John would rather stay where he's needed. And right now, he believes that’s with his compatriots on the NYPD.
Visiting... Los Angeles, to see his family over Christmas. He was invited to a holiday party for his wife's work, which was going swell until the worst kind of party-crashers showed up: terrorists. Led by the power-hungry and ruthless German Hans Gruber, they’ve taken almost all the party guests hostage. It’s up to John McClane to save his wife and all the other party guests before something horrible happens. So much for a relaxing vacation.
Profession... NYPD officer, and very devoted to his job. John's been a cop in NYC for 11 years, and since he still has a six-month backlog of scumbags he’s trying to put behind bars, he's not intending to leave anytime soon. Especially not for “La-La Land.”
Interests... his job and his family. Unfortunately, the two often clash, which is why this holiday was supposed to be so special – until Hans Gruber showed up, that is.
Relationship Status... married to Holly McClane. But their relationship is on the rocks; she’s even started using her maiden name, Holly Gennaro, at work. Holly was the best thing that ever happened to John, but he messed it up by not supporting her work and new job. Still, he’s determined to win her back, even traveling out to L.A. to help patch things up. Unfortunately, Hans Gruber has ruined the romantic atmosphere – and now John will be happy if he can keep Holly (and himself) alive.
Challenge... defeating Hans Gruber and his band of terrorists. They’re demanding the release of fellow terrorists from various organizations all over the world, but their political agenda is just a cover. In reality, Hans’ team is there to crack the Nakatomi Corporation’s vault and make off with the $640 million in bearer bonds held inside. Frankly, John couldn’t care less whether they’re terrorists or thieves – either way, they’re dangerous and deadly, and they have to be stopped.
Personality... tough, stubborn, and outwardly cocky. To Hans and his crew – and bad guys in general – John McClane is one of the most formidable and irritating enemies in the world. Even when the odds are stacked impossibly against him, he can't help making jibes at his foes. John is especially dangerous due to his willingness to take huge risks when necessary. But while he can be selfish and self-involved, John is, at his core, a good man who will risk his life to protect innocent people. Just don’t be surprised when he jokes, curses, and yells the whole time he’s saving them.
Get to Know him in...
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Iconoclastic, take-no-prisoners cop John McClane, finds himself for the first time on foreign soil after traveling to Moscow to help his wayward son Jack - unaware that Jack is really a highly-trained CIA operative out to stop a nuclear weapons heist. With the Russian underworld in pursuit, and battling a countdown to war, the two McClanes discover that their opposing methods make them unstoppable heroes.
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NYPD cop John McClane's plan to reconcile with his estranged wife, Holly, is thrown for a serious loop when minutes after he arrives at her office, the entire building is overtaken by a group of pitiless terrorists. With little help from the LAPD, wisecracking McClane sets out to single-handedly rescue the hostages and bring the bad guys down.
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John McClane is back and badder than ever, and this time he's working for Homeland Security. He calls on the services of a young hacker in his bid to stop a ring of Internet terrorists intent on taking control of America's computer infrastructure.
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Mother and daughter bicker over everything—what Anna wears, whom she likes and what she wants to do when she's older. In turn, Anna detests Tess's fianc&?eacute;. When a magical fortune cookie switches their personalities, they each get a peek at how the other person feels, thinks and lives.
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New York detective John McClane is back and kicking bad-guy butt in the third installment of this action-packed series, which finds him teaming with civilian Zeus Carver to prevent the loss of innocent lives. McClane thought he'd seen it all, until a genius named Simon engages McClane, his new "partner"—and his beloved city—in a deadly game that demands their concentration.
