It isn't a Xmas movie. It's a movie set at Xmas.
Fwiw, I think it's pretty much a flawless action movie. I first saw it at the cinema on release (yep I'm that old) and it was pretty groundbreaking at the time, but admittedly there have been better action movies since which may be why you felt it was run of the mill?
For me it's still iconic, and it never quite feels like Xmas until Alan Rickman has fallen off Nakatomi Plaza.
They recorded that years ago tbh. Probably before he turned into an (even more) insufferable dick by doing the whole born again Christian thing.
Great guitarist though and they've done some cracking songs / albums and really pleased he's now cancer free.
A quick Google may change your mind.
There have been many stories about him over the years (some new revelations only a few days ago) and there's a new documentary coming out next year which is supposed to be quite damning.
Vile rocket polisher. Disgrace to the shirt.
Didn't he say something like it was a weight off his shoulders when we finally got relegated? Utter, utter word removed.