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No, this movie does not compare to the original DIE HARD. Let's just get that out of the way right off the top, shall we? I frankly can't imagine any movie comparing. It was one of those rare movies that turns an entire genre on its head...or even invents a new genre. How many DIE HARD rip-offs have there been? Many of them awful...and many of them pretty good...but still, they are knock-offs. SPEED? DIE HARD on a bus. Still a great movie...but it didn't feel 100% original. DIE HARD did. Simple as that. I still watch that film and thrill to it...I may know everything that's coming...but it is so well-crafted and structured...so well edited and acted...you just see over and over why it is unmatched.
LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD is still a damn fun movie!!! So what if it isn't DIE HARD...it's still one of the most exciting and outrageous films in a long time. A formula flick that delights, surprises and satisfies on a gut level. It promises a thrill-ride and it delivers. It does not promise intellectual insight (and delivers none), great political commentary (arguably there is a little bit snuck in) nor would it ever claim to be a Best Picture Oscar contender. And that's a GOOD thing. It is fun! And the kind of fun that only a movie can deliver.
Willis is John McClain again...many years older. His wisecracks are a little dispirited (at least at the beginning), not because the movie is unoriginal...but because McClain is a little burnt out himself. We first see him spying on his teenage daughter to make sure the guy she's making out with is okay. It's a funny situation, but it's a little sad too. Here's this guy who has basically saved thousands of people from obliteration...and he still can't get his personal life together.
He is quickly thrust into saving the life of a computer nerd (Justin Long), and wouldn't you know it...this is no ordinary case. This is another world-shaking, cataclysmic terrorist event in the making...and only McClain can save the day! Yep, you just want to roll your eyes...but 99% of you just smiles, kicks back and relaxes. You know you're in good hands.
Willis really delivers. He knows how to play this part with his eyes closed...but the great thing is, he doesn't coast. (He has coasted in the past...but to his credit, Willis is one of the most physically committed actors around...he seldom just phones in his work.) And he is well-matched with Justin Long. Talk about an odd-couple! Naturally, as the movie progresses, and Willis saves Long's life for about the 100th time, Long grows to respect this artifact of a by-gone era. And Willis grows fond of this nerdy kid. Nothing earth-shattering there...but their by-play is so well-done that it feels, if not fresh, at least well-thought out.
Maggie Q is in the Alexander Gudonov role...you know, the henchman to the main bad guy...the one who almost never talks but can sure kick some serious butt. She is extremely physically in her role, and she and Willis have a brutal and brilliantly stage (and super exciting) fight scene. This alone almost makes the entire movie worth seeing. It's one of the best fight scenes in a long time. Outrageously unlikely...but only made more enjoyable for that fact.
Speaking of bad guys...Timothy Olyphant plays the master criminal, and it's an odd casting choice. He's supposed to be one of these mild-mannered, soft-spoken but oh-so-dangerous psychos. Sadly, he mostly comes across as mild-mannered and maybe a little peeved. The plan he's executing is a lot of fun (I won't spoil it...but suffice it to say that he wants the world to go REALLY low-tech), and the details of it are enjoyable to follow...but Olyphant is only really weak link in the acting chain here.
The stunts in this movie are among the most jaw-dropping I've ever seen. Apparently, the more ridiculous the better...and again, it's that sense of glee, that sense that the filmmakers know perfectly well that what they've constructed is entirely without credibility...that makes it WORK! I've never laughed more at stunt work...but in a good way. I was almost like a little kid, ready to just clap my hands and stamp my feet in delight.
LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD is a totally "big-studio, money-grabbing, escapist summer movie." But it shows that sometimes, that kind of film, well-done, is exactly what the doctor ordered. If you enjoyed DIE HARD...you should love this film too. It doesn't reinvent the wheel...but it sure makes the biggest, loudest, most awesome wheel you've seen in a long time!!
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Customers praise this Die Hard movie for its nearly nonstop action and spectacular fight scenes, while also appreciating its fast-paced storyline and thrilling suspense. The acting receives positive feedback, particularly Bruce Willis's performance and the supporting cast's believability, with one customer noting Timothy Olyphant's excellent portrayal of the villain. Customers find the movie mildly entertaining, though opinions about the stunts are mixed, with some finding them unreal.
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313 customers mention quality, 279 positive, 34 negative
Great movie, great action sequences, great cast, I do not want to give away spoilers but trust me you will like it, if you like Bruce Willis and if...Read more
...good action movie, this is a wonderful series and I think this is a good movie for those who like exciting plots.Read more
It's a very good movie! Rented this and though the story takes places in an office building - it's a wild ride.Read more
Excellent movie with plenty of action. Story keeps moving non-stop, good characters - including the villian(s)....Read more
166 customers mention action, 157 positive, 9 negative
I loved it, lots of action, well timed humor and of course the man, Bruce Willis, gets kicked up one side and down another and somehow manages to...Read more
Bruce Willis/Justin Long teamed up, action, intrigue, action, all add up to an enjoyable Die Hard experience...doesn't let you down!...Read more
Classic film for this time in America. If you enjoy a great action movie, check it out.Read more
Action packed and as with the other Die Hard movies there are those funny quirky moments. Streaming from Amazon was easy.Read more
87 customers mention entertainment, 83 positive, 4 negative
It's one more predictable film that is just fun to watch because of all the special effects....Read more
I liked this movie. I found it entertaining with lots of action and, for a change, not a lot of obscenity!...Read more
Great movie and no troubles with the streaming video. Very entertaining! Would recommend watching it....Read more
Funny, fast-paced, action-packed, mindless movie glory! It has everything a good 'Die Hard' should....Read more
56 customers mention story, 46 positive, 10 negative
...and while yeah you have to give it some allowances it's also a good story. Solid B+Read more
...It’s an interesting premise, with enough action (even though some of the action was crazy and kind of unbelievable)....Read more
Great story line and allRead more
Bruce Willis saves the world yet again. Good story line and Timothy Olifant is supurb....Read more
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John is a little older but no slower. It is a fun ride and better than the one prior....Read more
This is one of my favourite Bruce Willis movies. It's suspenseful, great funny scenes and adventurous....Read more
40 customers mention acting, 35 positive, 5 negative
...Great acting and stunts (though some were on the unbelievable side). Fun to watch now and then.Read more
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Great stunts. The actors do a great job.Read more
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Zinkgraff MatthiasReviewed in Germany on October 16, 2018
Vielen Dank der Film ist wieder bestellen bei euch kann man sehr gut weiter empfehlen
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