A Day to Die: Bruce Willis's Chaotic Straight-to-Video Thriller

Last of the Action Heroes Podcast Network

Yippee-ki-yay! Dive into the chaos of Bruce Willis's straight-to-video era with our hilarious and brutally honest review of the 2022 action thriller "A Day to Die." Is this ice-cold flick a hidden gem or just another paycheck gig? Join hosts Doric Scott Jay and Mr. Smith as they dissect the plot twists, bad CGI explosions, and that wild opening siege—plus, we finally get some nudity after 29 episodes!

In this episode of Dropping a Bruce, we break down every cringeworthy moment and surprising standout performance (shoutout to Leon as the drug kingpin Tyrone Pettis!). From Kevin Dillon's disgraced parole officer scrambling to save his pregnant wife to Frank Grillo bringing the badass energy, we debate if Bruce dropped a deuce or gave it his all. Expect laughs, rants, and our scientific hypothesis on why these films keep getting made.

If you're a fan of action movies gone wrong, Bruce Willis deep cuts, or just love ripping apart bad cinema, this one's for you—you'll gain fresh insights into Willis's later career and why some straight-to-video flicks are gloriously awful.

Dropping a Bruce is your monthly podcast diving into all 40 of Bruce Willis's straight-to-demand releases, rating if he phoned it in or went full Yippee-ki-yay.

00:00 - Intro by the Cheeky Bastards

00:16 - Welcome to the 29th edition and podcast overview

00:50 - Introducing "A Day to Die" and cast hype (Frank Grillo, Kevin Dillon)

02:23 - Movie facts: Release, cast, budget, and ratings

02:59 - Trailer highlights and plot tease

05:23 - Bruce Willis's role as Police Chief Alston

06:23 - Hilarious plot rant and summary

07:27 - Production background: Filmed in Jackson, MS, and box office flops

09:23 - Critic reviews and fan reactions

10:42 - Cast deep dive: Frank Grillo, Kevin Dillon, and Leon shine

11:33 - Opening siege confusion and bad CGI breakdown

14:19 - Infiltrating the school with RPGs—pure insanity

19:09 - 18 months later: The real plot kicks in

23:58 - Kevin Dillon gets fired and the ransom demand

28:06 - Assembling the team for the heist

32:43 - Drug house raid: Boobs, bullets, and chaos

36:01 - Double-cross and teaming up with the villain

40:39 - Final heist on the armored hearse

47:55 - Vital thoughts: Favorite scenes, lines, and performances

56:54 - Dropping a deuce or Bruce? Final verdict

What did you think of "A Day to Die"—hidden gem or total mess?

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