Sudden Death

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Jacob W @RT17896586 Oct 18, 2026 Synopsis Ex-fireman Darren McCord (Jean-Claude Van Damme) has a new job working security at the Pittsburgh Civic Arena. Hoping to impress his kids, he's scored tickets to the Stanley Cup Finals, unaware that the place has been taken over by a group of terrorists. Ex-CIA agent Joshua Foss (Powers Boothe) is holding the vice president hostage in a press box and plans to blow up the building if he doesn't pay the ransom. But, when Darren learns of his scheme, he jumps into action to save the day. Vann Damm is overlooked and makes some good films although recent films have not been good so much so that unlike Sly he does not get good distribution which is a great shame as he was good in Expendables 2. Here the concept is cleaver more Die Hard on ice and is enjoyable. The scene in the kitchen is the highlight and demonstrates that Van Damm is very cleaver. He just needs to be given more scope Enjoy See more

Christian K @ckacar Aug 11, 2026 JCVD and Co. shamelessly go full die hard at game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Is a great time and looks remarkably better than 95% of modern action movies. See more

Romas M @Romas Jun 19, 2026 Greetings from Lithuania. "Sudden Death" (1995) is a fun and entertaining "Die Hard" rip off starring Jean-Claude Van Damme in his probably last good movie. Powers Boothe was a good villain, although he is not Hans Gruber. Directed by a veteran and pro Peter Hyams this movie does deliver of what it promises - a silly and entertaining "Die Hard" copy set during the Stanley's Cup final match. The game itself is very well incorporated into a film. Set design, sound design were very good. Overall, it is not a great movie by any means and it feels somewhat rushed even at 1 h 48 min, but it does it's job well enough to watch this flick and have mildly fun. See more

Adam K @SunsetLonerCinema May 3, 2026 It is quite self aware when it comes to its "Die Hard at a hockey game" concept, but its never short of being superbly entertaining with its clever prop-driven action sequences, witty script and constantly ruthless and intense scenarios. See more

Caz M @CazMartino Feb 15, 2026 An overlooked 90s action movie that feels like Die Hard but is a little less believable. See more

David S. @baxter667 Jan 7, 2026 One of the better films of JCVD, and more of a thriller, this unique and fun Die Hard in a hockey ring isn't going to win any awards and it certainly isn't the best action film, but it's pretty good. A convincing villain, a likeable JCVD, and a decent plot, you can't go wrong with this one and for a dead weekend, not a bad film and I liked this one!!! See more

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