Red One’s Bruce Willis & Die Hard Tribute Explained

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As a die-hard fan of both action and Christmas movies, I must say that Red One has easily become one of my all-time favorites. The way they paid homage to Die Hard was nothing short of genius! Growing up, Die Hard was always on repeat during the holiday season in my household, so seeing that nod in Red One brought a huge smile to my face.

The movie titled “Red One” has made its debut. This action-comedy follows Santa Claus’s daring rescue mission after he’s kidnapped by a nefarious character. Besides the gripping storyline, there was one more aspect of the film that had viewers on the edge of their seats. It involved an homage to the legendary 1988 action-thriller Die Hard. Intrigued? Let me explain how Red One paid tribute to the Bruce Willis blockbuster.

Here is everything you need to know about the homage to the 80s classic.

How is Bruce Willis connected to Dwayne Johnson’s Red One?

In a captivating finale, Red One presents a unique moment where J.K Simmons portrays Santa Claus, harking back to Bruce Willis’ 1988 movie Die Hard. This iconic scene recalls a signature shot of detective John McClane, brilliantly played by none other than Willis himself in the Die Hard film.

It shows him crawling through the vents trying to escape Karl Vreseki at Nakotami Plaza. The scene becomes more thrilling with McClane trying to see through the vents with a lighter and delivering the popular dialogue,” Come out to the coast, have a few laughs.”

In a comparable manner, Dwayne Johnson’s movie The Santa Clause features Santa Claus slipping into homes to deliver presents just like in your scenario. Interestingly, he even manages to get into homes by navigating through the air vents before meeting the children there.

The callback in this instance undoubtedly sparked a broad grin among the spectators, particularly enthusiasts of the 1988 action movie. Notably, both Johnson and Red One’s directors share an affinity for that film. It’s plausible that their fondness for the timeless masterpiece might have motivated them to incorporate the easter egg.

Besides Johnson, Bruce Willis has also collaborated with J.K. Simmons, dating back to their work together on the 1997 movie “The Jackal.” During a promotional event for their joint project, G.I. Joe: Retaliation in 2013, Johnson expressed great admiration for Willis, referring to him as “the ultimate man’s man” and mentioning that they have been friends for quite some time (as reported by ComicBookMovie).

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2024-11-22 08:40