11) Absence of Christmas Miracle Trope
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Many Christmas movies lean on miracles to deliver their emotional payoff. From magical transformations to last-minute rescues, these moments define the genre and reinforce themes of hope and wonder. Die Hard doesn’t follow this formula. Instead of divine intervention, it highlights human resilience, quick thinking, and brute determination. John McClane survives through skill and grit, not because of fate or holiday magic. While his victory might feel satisfying, it is not the kind of uplifting miracle viewers expect in a Christmas story. The lack of supernatural elements leaves the movie feeling grounded in action rather than the sentimentality tied to the season.
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Edited by Amey Mirashi
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