@@hectorlopez1069 And interestingly enough, his role as Carl Winslow, made it look like that he actually did have kids of his own, but just for eight seasons on ABC (their last season was later on CBS). Even if he didn't have any experience as a father, he really showed a lot of sides on how dads can react to their own kids, or people, doing something good, bad, crazy, or heartfelt, amongst themselves. That's why VelJohnson's character gives me so much wisdom, like Ricky Ricardo, Ward Cleaver, Mike Brady, Philip Drummond, Jason Seaver, Steven Keaton, Danny Tanner, Tim Taylor, Alan Matthews, and Paul Hennessey.
I feel like Reginald VanJohnson just spoke for not just us fans of Die Hard and Family Matters, but also for cops, everywhere in the country, today, and all over the world.
I love that scene when they finally meet eyes then hug. Thanks for posting this. Love the contributions Reginald VelJohnson made to the franchise. I kinda wish he was somehow in part 3.
As weird as this sounds, I always get kind of choked up at this scene. You have Al, a good cop who was broken by a terrible mistake. Forced to second guess his actions. But when he identifies the threat to his partner. He does not hesitate to take action. He has his personal honor back and he can finally heal. That is one one hell of a well written redemption subplot.
Glad to they chose Reginald VelJohnson for the role of Sgt. Powell and for the solid writing for his role. Talented actor and one of my childhood favorites.
@@agentprime2179 This was a 'temporary piece' that 20th C Fox decided to leave in the final version of Die Hard. It was originally done by Horner for Aliens.
One last Die Hard movie where Al Powell comes back BUT you “bookend” it by making him the main character. He visits New York to see his grandkids but there’s a terrorist attack. His family are taken hostage. It’s a two man job - so who does he call for backup? Retired ex-cop John McClane. And as an aside - considering Willis and Johnson only had 1 scene they physically shared together - it’s a testament to their acting chops that you can feel the chemistry radiating off the screen when they are talking to each other on the radio.
This was back when Reginald VelJohnson was a badass, before being known as a lovable, inspirational, but often tough dad, on "Family Matters". He'll always be one of my favorite TV Dads (no, I'm not talking Progressive), from the vintage television shows I grew up with.
The entire track of Al shooting / this moment is "Resolution and Hyperspace" by James Horner, written for Aliens (1986). 20th Cent. Fox used it and one other track in "Die Hard" as temporary tracks but ended up liking their fit so much that they left them in. This moment is all the masterwork of James Horner music.
Call me cynical but I think this is a rip off of the Amy Fowler character (played by Grace Kelly) in High Noon. *** Spoiler alert re High Noon***. She had a visceral aversion to firearms because of her Quaker upbringing. Sgt. Powell had a visceral aversion because of his having gunned down someone in the line of duty. They both overcome their aversions to come to the rescue of our hero in the climax of the film in question. The relevant moment: ruclips.net/video/ucJZZxsd0J0/видео.html Perhaps it’s more than a coincidence that Gruber disparagingly compares John McClane to Gary Cooper (albeit that he incorrectly refers to John Wayne here and had to be put right by McClane) riding off into the sunset with Grace Kelly.
It's not cynical. Art borrows like this all the time. Better art just hides it better. Borrowing from a movie that predates most baby boomers was shrewd.
He's honestly one of the best characters in the franchise.
one of the best castings ever in a movie too
@@BostonKid13correct me if I’m wrong, is this role the reason he got Carl on Family Matters?
@@ninjanibba4259yes
Would have been good if had returned for Die Hard 6. Not happening now cos of Bruce Willis's retirement. The last film killed the franchise.
Reginald veljohnson was a star in his acting. Thanks Reginald Veljohnson for making movies and Family Matters so epic.
Amen
One of the best tv dads too
@@BostonKid13 and what is shocking is he isn't even a father in real life. He doesn't have kids of his own.
@@hectorlopez1069 And interestingly enough, his role as Carl Winslow, made it look like that he actually did have kids of his own, but just for eight seasons on ABC (their last season was later on CBS). Even if he didn't have any experience as a father, he really showed a lot of sides on how dads can react to their own kids, or people, doing something good, bad, crazy, or heartfelt, amongst themselves.
That's why VelJohnson's character gives me so much wisdom, like Ricky Ricardo, Ward Cleaver, Mike Brady, Philip Drummond, Jason Seaver, Steven Keaton, Danny Tanner, Tim Taylor, Alan Matthews, and Paul Hennessey.
@@chrisfinch8637 even if he had kids of his own, he might have been a great father. I wish him the best.
“They can teach you everything about being a cop except how to live with a mistake.”
I feel like Reginald VanJohnson just spoke for not just us fans of Die Hard and Family Matters, but also for cops, everywhere in the country, today, and all over the world.
Wise words.
@@chrisfinch8637depends on the cop unfortunately. 😢
When Powell see's McClane...and waits for McClane's realisation...the laugh...the hug...it brings tears to my eyes every time
Every character in this movie had an arc
I love that scene when they finally meet eyes then hug. Thanks for posting this. Love the contributions Reginald VelJohnson made to the franchise. I kinda wish he was somehow in part 3.
@The Program I think that's a great analysis.
I agree with Chris. Very interesting and great analysis.@theprogram863
I think that Reginald didn’t appear in the 3rd film due to the show Family Matters
As weird as this sounds, I always get kind of choked up at this scene. You have Al, a good cop who was broken by a terrible mistake. Forced to second guess his actions. But when he identifies the threat to his partner. He does not hesitate to take action. He has his personal honor back and he can finally heal. That is one one hell of a well written redemption subplot.
When he finally draws his gun again ... only brief but one of my favorite scenes in the movie
My favorite moment of the whole awesome movie.
Sergeant Powell gets his redemption.
You mean Winslow.
The writing and acting for Powell was dynamite.
Best characters in good action movies are the ones that aren't directly involved in the action. Die Hard taught us that.
The hugging scene touched me dude, i dont know how many times i watched it.
Glad to they chose Reginald VelJohnson for the role of Sgt. Powell and for the solid writing for his role. Talented actor and one of my childhood favorites.
Reginald Vel Johnson is one of the most underrated actors of his generation…
I shot a kid. He was 13 and making moves on my daughter. As he laid bleeding out, he uttered "Did I do that?"
LMFAO
lmao
In case any is wondering, the music played during Powell's shooting scene is from Aliens titled Resolution and Hyperspace.
great character arc and an awesome movie
Rest in peace, James Horner. Terrific music for this moment. Nearly as good as Kirk vs. Khan in the Mutara Nebula ( _Star Trek II_ ).
James Horner didn’t do the score for this film, it was Michael Kamen.
@@agentprime2179 This moment in "Die Hard" is James Horner's piece "'Resolution and Hyperspace". You can look this up. This wasn't Kamen's song. ;)
@@agentprime2179 This was a 'temporary piece' that 20th C Fox decided to leave in the final version of Die Hard. It was originally done by Horner for Aliens.
Lovely emotional moment at 2:45 when John and Al meet face to face and they embrace.
Al saved John's life
They both knew, John should have been killed, so them face to face, real heart felt embracing.
Steve Urkel: Way to go, Big Guy!
Carl winslow: Go Home Steve
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Steve: But Carl...
McClain: Go home you nerd!
Steve: Now wait just a minute...
All Police: Go Home! Go Home! GO HOME!
@@TheFanboy19 Steve: I don't have to take this am going back to Chicago.
I really wish he was in the sequels more. I understand his story was told in the first movie but still.
So true. And die hard 2 just a brief appearance on the phone w mcclane telling him of dead bad guy faked his death previously ☹️👍
@@mkrny111I wish there'd been a scene in Die Hard 3 where John tells Zeus a black cop saved him.
@@Thunderchild-gz4gcNow THAT would’ve been a nice touch!
3:35
That background music there is a testament of why the 80s was when movies reached it's zenith with all of it's creativity and entertainment.
A very explosive Family Matters episode.
What sergeant Powell did to Carl is awesome and brave.
Despite what a serious role he played in this movie, I still can't unsee him as Carl Winslow.
its the oppsite for me. I didn't watch Family Matters until AFTER I saw him in Die Hard.
I'm sure he's just fine with that. Family Matters is what made his bank account.
One last Die Hard movie where Al Powell comes back BUT you “bookend” it by making him the main character. He visits New York to see his grandkids but there’s a terrorist attack. His family are taken hostage. It’s a two man job - so who does he call for backup?
Retired ex-cop John McClane.
And as an aside - considering Willis and Johnson only had 1 scene they physically shared together - it’s a testament to their acting chops that you can feel the chemistry radiating off the screen when they are talking to each other on the radio.
Good idea. Bruce can't do it though because of his disorder. Stinks.
Like the other guy said, this would be great if Bruce Willis weren't suffering from aphasia.
@@trevorhegstrom2816 that's my nickname Other Guy 😃
In another life 😢
Veljohnson deserved more movie roles. Dude was a fucking star
All things considered, I'm going to assume the kid he shot was Urkel.
This was back when Reginald VelJohnson was a badass, before being known as a lovable, inspirational, but often tough dad, on "Family Matters". He'll always be one of my favorite TV Dads (no, I'm not talking Progressive), from the vintage television shows I grew up with.
Best movie ending EVER.
Sgt Winslow!
That Philadelphia line was the best
It was funny, but I think I'm missing some context. I'm from LA and don't understand how the East Coast works.
Does he realize he's calling the Cleveland Police Department, 3rd District?
3:27 Everyone scatters except Sgt. Powell
My favorite scene in this film
Damn straight.
One hell of a great redemption arc.
Legend! -note played on Dec 25th
people forget him for his mistake.
well.done
I liked the part when he tried to stop the police car sirens by waving them down.
Cleveland Police officer Ed Powell
Favorite scene of the movie for me is @3:27 Look at Powell's right hand. He's always had good instincts as a cop. Just got unlucky with that kid.
He forgave himself after this , Great ending
I can understand Al’s character. An on-duty beat cop who has never discharge his firearm after making a mistake until that night at Nakatomi Plaza.
They should have had a flashback of him shooting Urkel!
Plus in Family matters and on the new commercials as the tv dad.. and on mike n molly tv show as brother heywood.👍
Eran puros papeles; el arca del tesoro...
Al saved John and Holly!
what is the name of that rousing bit of music at 3:30?
The entire track of Al shooting / this moment is "Resolution and Hyperspace" by James Horner, written for Aliens (1986). 20th Cent. Fox used it and one other track in "Die Hard" as temporary tracks but ended up liking their fit so much that they left them in. This moment is all the masterwork of James Horner music.
TRIVETTE WAS IN THIS?! Damn
Ok.. y’all got y’all tapin’ this right? Ok
His urkel conscious mind came back to him 321 123 what the heck is bothering me
Did he kill the, kid?
Lol at the end it looked like the real love story was brice.and uncle carl
1:33 He would of gotten promoted now a days.
Does anyone else think the kid he shot was Urkel?
3:27
Officer Ed Powell lookin good.
Promote that man for shooting a kid with a ray 🔫.
He thought it was real. It's a movie but he felt horrible. A real cop would.
Sorry
I have flat feet
1:31 he shot Steve Urkel
I WAS IN DIE HARD DAMMIT! FUCK STEVE URKEL
Call me cynical but I think this is a rip off of the Amy Fowler character (played by Grace Kelly) in High Noon.
*** Spoiler alert re High Noon***.
She had a visceral aversion to firearms because of her Quaker upbringing. Sgt. Powell had a visceral aversion because of his having gunned down someone in the line of duty.
They both overcome their aversions to come to the rescue of our hero in the climax of the film in question.
The relevant moment:
ruclips.net/video/ucJZZxsd0J0/видео.html
Perhaps it’s more than a coincidence that Gruber disparagingly compares John McClane to Gary Cooper (albeit that he incorrectly refers to John Wayne here and had to be put right by McClane) riding off into the sunset with Grace Kelly.
It's not cynical. Art borrows like this all the time. Better art just hides it better. Borrowing from a movie that predates most baby boomers was shrewd.
Die Hard was a great movie.
Was? It still is! One of the greatest movies of all time