Video Breaks Down the Differences Between DIE HARD and the Book That Inspired It

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First of all, just in case you didn't know, yes, Die Hard is based on a 1979 book called Nothing Lasts Forever written by Roderick Thorp. I've never read the book, but thanks to CineFix we have a video essay that breaks down the differences between the film and the book.

I'm sure a lot of you gathered together with family and friends over the holiday to watch Die Hard. Some people outside of the geek community don't see it as a traditional kind of family Christmas movie, but we all know better.

As Christmas approaches, why not celebrate one of the best holiday films ever? Ok, so Die Hard isn't your traditional Christmas family movie but bet you didn't know it was based on the book, "Nothing Lasts Forever" by Roderick Thorp. Here are the top differences between the novel and film.