Karl's brother being killed is a deliberate choice by Leland in the book, while in the film it's more accidental due to him trying to overpower McClane. He's not misogynistic the way Leland is, and McClane mostly kills only in self defense, while Leland executes captured Terrorists simply because he thinks they are about to try and lecture him on the righteousness of their cause. Adaptational Heroism: He's much more sympathetic than his book counterpart.Adaptation Name Change: He was Joe Leland in the book, as opposed to John McClane in the films.Only his resilience and determination allows him to save the day. In the first movie especially, he makes some serious mistakes and is frequently forced to retreat. He's not even a detective, just a street cop. Although John is a cop, the fact is that he is completely out of his depth, at least in the first few movies. Action Survivor: From the very beginning.Action Hero: Whilst McClane's ability to think on his feet is his strongest asset, he's not afraid to get his hands dirty. He has a very abrasive personality, but more than makes up for it with determination and a sense of heroism. A New York City Detective who, when visiting his estranged wife’s office building to reconcile with her, finds himself having to take on organised terrorists.
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