Cliffhanger (1993)

★★★★☆

After a fatal rescue mission high above the Rocky Mountains, Gabe Walker is called back to the mountain rescue force when he is sent to rescue survivors of a downed airplane. Little do he and his bitter friend realize that the survivors are a group of violent thieves that crash-landed there after a mid-air height went wrong. Now, with three suitcases full of money spread out over the mountainous region, Gabe and his partner are forcefully tasked with finding the money despite the dangerous terrain. This is another great example of a fine action movie that not only leaves me with a sense of anticipation but also preserves and showcases the natural beauty of that region. Great action, a less-indestructible Stallone and a chilling performance by John Lithgow make this a must-see for any action fanatic.

Die Hard 2 (1990)

★★★1/2

John McClane is back and this time he’s keeping his feet on the ground, unfortunately a group of rogue terrorists seize control of Dulles Airport and threaten to blow up planes if their needs aren’t met. Their needs are to secure a safe and easy transfer of a rogue South American general. Now McClane must find a way to stop the terrorists before the planes start dropping like flies, the only problem is, he is met with a very stubborn airport security division. Despite the fact that this film is way hammier with one-liners and they constantly allude back to the original, I found it to be very thrilling and exciting. McClane does what he does best and I expected nothing more, although it may seem a little long… it does make it feel like John really has the odds against him.