MOVIE
REVIEW:
Live Free or Die Hard (Die Hard 4)
06/26/07
“Did you see that? Yeah I
saw it, I did it!” Yes John McClane, you certainly did.
Bruce Willis is the man . . . once again. It’s not everyday
you see a fourth issue of a movie series be as good as the
first. This one is a lock for nominee in that category. For
the die hard “Die Hard” fans (sorry I couldn’t resist) you
will not be disappointed. This one was just as fun, action
packed, and edge of your seat film entertainment as the
first or any of them for that matter. For those that are new
to the story, welcome aboard one of the best rides of your
life. You’ll want more, and lucky for you, there are 3 more
to chose from. Why not just start from the beginning and see
them all. You will then know why John McClane is one of
America’s favorite heroes.
Let’s recap, shall we . . . first it was a building, then an
airport, then the city of New York, so obviously the next
adventure would involve the whole country, right? Right! As
tacky as that may sound, they pulled it off. “They” being
Mark Bomback with the screenplay and story, and director Len
Wiseman from the Underworld duo. They have brought to the
big screen what I have to consider to be the most elaborate
and cyber world devastating terrorist attack ever filmed.
They were hacking into everything that really mattered to
the modern American way of life. It was up to old school
NYPD detective John McClane to use his “analog” ways to stop
this digital crime.
Trying not to be redundant, but yeah, Bruce Willis is the
man. It is a treat for moviegoers that he, once again, has
filled the shoes of the role that pushed him over the top.
He does it with just as much fervor as he did almost 20
years ago on the first one. Some actors can play villains
like it was second nature to them. Timothy Olyphant is one
of those actors and this time he plays Thomas Gabriel, the
cold and intimidating mastermind of the terrorist attack.
His second in command, Mai Lihn (Maggie Q), can kick some
serious butt. How John deals with her is one for the ages.
Justin Long, Mr. “I’m a Mac”, is perfectly casted as John’s
inevitable sidekick, Matt Farrell, who is a top notch
hacker. Some Justins are doing very well for themselves
lately. Kevin Smith as Warlock, has a knack for nailing
these small but important roles. I was most impressed by
Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Lucy McClane. In one word, tough,
as John McClane’s daughter should be.
Even though the story line was a bit exaggerated, all the
Die Hards are. That’s what makes it more fun. The bonus is
the how they make the exaggeration look so realistic. The
dialogue was quick, witty, and efficient as the franchise
would require. The cinematography was eye-popping. They
didn’t skip a beat in covering all the action and some
camera shots were unlike anything I’ve ever seen.
On a personal note, the first Die Hard was the very first
movie I went to see by myself. On a weekday morning in the
Summer of ‘88, I sat in a theater with only about 3 other
people and watched a movie that truly had me on the edge of
my seat the majority of the time. It’s really special to
rekindle those feelings. Action movie fans, this is a must
see.
Review By Cine Marcos
cinemarcos@smartcine.com
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People Movie Review Die
Hard 4
|
BMan |
100 |
|
I watched the movie when it first came
out. The movie was brilliant. Still the
same old John McClane funny and
sinister. The movie was action packed
and will have you on the edge of your
seat. If your not a Die Hard fan this
movie will turn you into one and will
want you to watch the other 3 Die Hard's. |
|
Barry Rider |
90 |
|
I this one is better than the first 3
put together. |
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Tambithambi |
90 |
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Excellent movie -yesterday i hve seen
that - action packed-brilliant acting by
john mcclane- no other words to
say-really good |
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JOff |
20 |
Pathetic... cheesy and lame.. i'm a huge
fan of 1&2 but 4 is nothing in
comparison. More like a badly acted bond
movie. The 'baddy' was weak in
character. the daughter and wiz kid
weren't believable and what is bruce
thinking.. he really didnt put in a good
performance Its the same hollywood
rubbish like mission impossible 2 and 3
ruining the original and its happened
again. They should have really
researched why the die hard original
movies
were a success and it wasnt for its
fancy special effects but for its acting |
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