"What's my favorite Christmas movie? Well, heh heh, actually, it's something you wouldn't expect. It's a little flick called..."
Die Hard is a good movie. A great movie, even! And yes, it takes place at Christmas time. But this madness needs to stop.
In the last few years, I've heard people refer to Die Hard as their favorite Christmas movie with increasing frequency. There's a certain smugness of sneaking by on a technicality: well, technically the movie takes place on Christmas Eve, so it counts as a Christmas movie. Most prized among people of this opinion is not a lifetime membership to the Alan Rickman fan club, but the transgressive act of selecting a violent action movie over Home Alone or more classic fare. We get it. You're too cool for regular Christmas movies. I imagine most people make the Tim Allen grunt after espousing this opinion.
But more than anything, I suspect that people think this opinion is unique. It's the betcha didn't see this answer coming that gives it it's oomph. You'll see this opinion trotted out by people who normally claim a psychical inability to pick a favorite film or album or artist. It is important to remember that not only is it wrong (Love Actually is the greatest Christmas movie starring Alan Rickman) but it is extremely commonly held.
Best xmas film is obviously Die Hard
Michael-John
@M_JHannigan
Best xmas film is obviously Die Hard
As far as I’m concerned, “Die Hard” is the only Christmas movie ever made.
michael
@pseudofauxme
As far as I’m concerned, “Die Hard†is the only Christmas movie ever made.
This holiday season, remember to watch the two greatest christmas movies ever made: Tokyo Godfathers and Die Hard.
Rym
@schezar
This holiday season, remember to watch the two greatest christmas movies ever made: Tokyo Godfathers and Die Hard.
I think Die Hard 2 should be considered a Christmas movie
the torg
@Torg963
I think Die Hard 2 should be considered a Christmas movie
Die Hard is the official Christmas movie of twitter.
Sperm Sponge
@RadioSweetie
Die Hard is the official Christmas movie of twitter.
I really want to watch my favourite Xmas movie with my kids: Die Hard.
Andy Bolton
@andybolton
I really want to watch my favourite Xmas movie with my kids: Die Hard.
Die Hard. RT @Dev_Washington: @MichelleDBeadle Favorite Christmas movie?
Michelle Beadle
@MichelleDBeadle
Die Hard. RT @Dev_Washington: @MichelleDBeadle Favorite Christmas movie?
.@amazon The greatest Christmas movie of all time is DIE HARD #amazondebate #duh #okseriouslyELF
Katie B.
@katieb_nyc
.@amazon The greatest Christmas movie of all time is DIE HARD #amazondebate #duh #okseriouslyELF
@twoscooters having said that. Die Hard is the greatest Christmas movie of all time.
Shervyn
@Shervyn
@twoscooters having said that. Die Hard is the greatest Christmas movie of all time.
"Die hard isn't a Christmas film" um I'm sorry? I don't understand what you just said.
Rosie James
@rosiej21
"Die hard isn't a Christmas film" um I'm sorry? I don't understand what you just said.
Greatest Christmas movie - Die Hard
Matt Marsden
@CutmanMatt
Greatest Christmas movie - Die Hard
Time for Die Hard. The best Christmas movie ever (@ Plaza Theatre - @plazaatlanta) http://t.co/1V5v120qrm
JD Fichtner
@jdfichtner
Time for Die Hard. The best Christmas movie ever (@ Plaza Theatre - @plazaatlanta) http://t.co/1V5v120qrm
Die Hard is the pinnacle of Christmas movies.
Zach Prescott
@zachprescott09
Die Hard is the pinnacle of Christmas movies.
I guess since Xmas is coming, I have to watch Xmas films... Oh hai Die Hard!
Steve JM King
@StevieLasVegas
I guess since Xmas is coming, I have to watch Xmas films... Oh hai Die Hard!
if Die Hard isn't on your list of Christmas movies, you're doing something wrong
molly
@mollstache
if Die Hard isn't on your list of Christmas movies, you're doing something wrong
To all those who say Die Hard can't be my fav Xmas movie bc it's not a Xmas movie, @nprmonkeysee on NPR this morning said it's her fav 2
Travis Calkins
@SoImAScientist
To all those who say Die Hard can't be my fav Xmas movie bc it's not a Xmas movie, @nprmonkeysee on NPR this morning said it's her fav 2
Best Xmas movie ever? Die Hard
AC_Mac
@MACs_BRAIN
Best Xmas movie ever?
Die Hard
And yes, Die Hard is a Xmas movie #dudehard
Jon
@JeDill02
And yes, Die Hard is a Xmas movie #dudehard
Time to get into the Xmas spirit die hard is going on
kris mollett
@mollett84
Time to get into the Xmas spirit die hard is going on
This guy may be the only one who gets a pass:
If you're over 30 but under 40 and Love Actually isn't tied with Die Hard as your favorite Xmas movie, what's your deal? #alanrickman
Daniel Taylor
@danieltaylor
If you're over 30 but under 40 and Love Actually isn't tied with Die Hard as your favorite Xmas movie, what's your deal? #alanrickman
Thank you.
