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Die Hard 4: Live Free or Die Hard

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Die Hard 4: Live Free or Die Hard (2007)

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Reviews Counted:194

Fresh:158

Rotten:36

Average Rating:6.8/10

Consensus: Live Free or Die Hard may be preposterous, but it's an efficient, action-packed summer popcorn flick with thrilling stunts and a commanding performance by Bruce Willis. Fans of the previous Die Hard films will not be disappointed.

Rated: PG-13

Runtime: 2 hrs 10 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Theatrical Release:Jun 27, 2007 Wide

Box Office: $134,460,955

Synopsis: After a twelve-year hiatus, Bruce Willis is back as New York City detective John McClane, who still plays by his own set of rules. Following DIE HARD (1988), DIE HARDER (1990), and DIE HARD WITH A... After a twelve-year hiatus, Bruce Willis is back as New York City detective John McClane, who still plays by his own set of rules. Following DIE HARD (1988), DIE HARDER (1990), and DIE HARD WITH A VENGEANCE (1995), the fourth installment in the popular action series stars DEADWOOD's Timothy Olyphant as Thomas Gabriel, an evil mastermind who is determined to bring down the entire infrastructure of the United States on Independence Day, sending the country into anarchy and chaos. Joining him on his mission of destruction is the elegant Mai, played by Maggie Q from MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE III. McClane becomes involved when he gets caught in the crossfire while transporting prisoner Matt Farrell (Justin Long, most well known as the mac in a series of computer commercials), a hacker extraordinaire who is the perfect complement to the old-school McClane, who eschews cell phones, computers, and doing anything the easy way. But when Gabriel kidnaps McClane's daughter, Lucy (Mary Elizabeth Winstead, from the DEATH PROOF section of GRINDHOUSE), it gets personal. Full of the sarcastic humor, exciting action sequences -- including flying cars -- and fun characters that have defined the series, LIVE FREE OR DIE HARDER is an excellent addition, directed by Len Wiseman (UNDERWORLD and UNDERWORLD: EVOLUTION). The plot was based on a magazine article, "A Farewell to Arms," written by John Carlin, that appeared in a 1997 issue of WIRED magazine. The movie also features Kevin Smith as a computer geek -- er, expert -- known as Warlock, who still lives in his mother's basement. Yippee-ki-yay indeed. [More]

Starring: Bruce Willis, Justin Long, Maggie Q, Timothy Olyphant

Starring: Bruce Willis, Justin Long, Maggie Q, Timothy Olyphant, Jonathan Sadowski, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kevin Smith

Director: Len Wiseman

Director: Len Wiseman
Story: Mark Bomback, David Marconi
Producer: John McTiernan, Bruce Willis, Arnold Rifkin
Composer: Marco Beltrami
Studio: 20th Century Fox

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DVD Features:

  • Region 1
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Audio:

  • Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
  • Dolby Digital Surround - French, Spanish
  • DTS 5.1 - English
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Additional Release Material:

  • Behind the Scenes: "Behind the Scenes with Guyz Nite"
  • Audio Commentary: Bruce Willis - Star; Len Wiseman - Director; Nicolas De Toth - Editor
  • Music Video: Guyz Nite - "Die Hard"

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Reviews for Die Hard 4: Live Free or Die Hard

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Pulled off with just the right spatial élan

Full Review Source: CinePassion | comment Comment
08/27/09
Fernando F. Croce
Fernando F. Croce
CinePassion

The Die Hard series was about as animated as Rocky’s face until director Len Wiseman restored it to its kinetic essence...

Full Review Source: Boston Phoenix | comment Comment
04/23/09
Peter Keough
Peter Keough
Boston Phoenix

Live Free or Die Hard is an over-the-top, fun rampage.

Full Review Source: Fayetteville Free Weekly | comment Comment
02/02/09
Tony Macklin
Tony Macklin
Fayetteville Free Weekly
N/R

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Full Review Source: NPR.org | comment Comment
10/18/08
Bob Mondello
Bob Mondello
NPR.org

Live Free or Die Hard is as close as we are going to get to reliving the good old action films of the '80s.

Full Review Source: Watertown Daily Times | comment Comment
07/23/08
Adam Tobias
Adam Tobias
Watertown Daily Times

I was actually nervous with all the gunfire and near misses. But then it kept happening over and over again. So instead of being involved, I studied the action sequences.

Full Review Source: The Scorecard Review | comment Comment
03/03/08
Jeff Bayer
Jeff Bayer
The Scorecard Review

As more and more movies rely on massive CGI enhancement and Hong Kong choreographed wire-rigged fights, Die Hard revels in good, old-fashioned fist fights and real, immaculately executed stunts.

Full Review Source: Colorado Springs Gazette | comment Comment
02/28/08
Brandon Fibbs
Brandon Fibbs
Colorado Springs Gazette

Its hyperactive 80's chic action crap and I had a blast just the same...

Full Review Source: Cinema Crazed | comment Comment
01/27/08
Felix Vasquez Jr.
Felix Vasquez Jr.
Cinema Crazed

The bad guys' omnipotence at nearly every turn dilutes the film's suspense.

Full Review Source: Chicago Reader | comment 1 Comment
01/04/08
Andrea Gronvall
Andrea Gronvall
Chicago Reader
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This outing won't replace the original as anyone's favorite of the series, but it is a worthy addition to the Die Hard canon.

Full Review Source: Mike Bracken's Horror Films | comment Comment
12/04/07
Mike Bracken
Mike Bracken
Mike Bracken's Horror Films

An enjoyable pop projection of post-9/11 anxiety. That said, it also makes you nostalgic for the days when irresponsible action movies didn't have to deal with it.

Full Review Source: Entertainment Weekly | comment Comment
11/28/07
Owen Gleiberman
Owen Gleiberman
Entertainment Weekly
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It is is about as realistic as a Tom & Jerry cartoon, but then again, this is a Die Hard movie . . .

Full Review Source: SA Movie & DVD Magazine | comment Comment
11/08/07
James O'Ehley
James O'Ehley
SA Movie & DVD Magazine

Yipee-ki-ay your way past the plot flaws and enjoy the ride.

Full Review Source: Spectrum (St. George, Utah) | comment Comment
10/22/07
Bruce Bennett
Bruce Bennett
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)

This may be a 'digital age,' but Die Hard is a series that keeps on ticking.

Full Review Source: Star-Democrat (Easton, MD) | comment Comment
10/19/07
Greg Maki
Greg Maki
Star-Democrat (Easton, MD)

An extremely proud throwback that has the basic decency to steal from the very best.

Full Review Source: Antagony & Ecstasy | comment Comment
09/12/07
Tim Brayton
Tim Brayton
Antagony & Ecstasy

Esta cuarta entrega de la saga entrega todo lo que promete: acción, acción, sentido del humor y más acción, con un Bruce Willis ideal en el papel que lo lanzó al estrellato.

Full Review Source: Uruguay Total | comment Comment
08/26/07
Enrique Buchichio
Enrique Buchichio
Uruguay Total

With an infectious laugh when he blows up the bad guys and the power to stay alive no matter what, Bruce Willis' John McClane is a welcome sight back in theaters.

Full Review Source: MovieCrypt.com | comment Comment
08/12/07
Kevin A. Ranson
Kevin A. Ranson
MovieCrypt.com

One of the surprises of the fourth instalment, apart from how good it is (who expected that?) is that the threat is internal.

Full Review Source: Sydney Morning Herald | comment Comment
08/10/07
Paul Byrnes
Paul Byrnes
Sydney Morning Herald

With a concept that matches its budget in terms of size and scale, the threat of virtual terrorism is the focus of Die Hard 4.0, a kick-ass action thriller with electrifying stunts that are as inventive as they are huge

Full Review Source: Urban Cinefile | comment Comment
08/04/07
Urban Cinefile Critics
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Urban Cinefile

What's the fourth "Die Hard" called? I keep forgetting. "Die Hard: With a Pension"? "Die Hardened Arteries"? "Die Laughing"?

Full Review Source: New York Post | comment Comment
07/31/07
Kyle Smith
Kyle Smith
New York Post
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