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Die Hard 4: Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
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Reviews Counted: 192
Fresh: 156
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.
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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Release:
Apr 24, 2009
DVD Features:
- Region 1
- NTSC
- Keep Case
- Unrated
- Full Frame - 1.33
- Widescreen - 2.35
Audio:
- Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
- Dolby Digital Surround - French, Spanish
- DTS 5.1 - English
- Subtitles - English, Spanish - Optional
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"
Trailers:
- 1. 20th Centry Fox Forced Trailers (3)
- 2. Additional 20th Century Fox Trailers (4)
Reviews for Die Hard 4: Live Free or Die Hard
Live Free or Die Hard is as close as we are going to get to reliving the good old action films of the '80s.
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.
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.
Its hyperactive 80's chic action crap and I had a blast just the same...
The bad guys' omnipotence at nearly every turn dilutes the film's suspense.
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.
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.
It is is about as realistic as a Tom & Jerry cartoon, but then again, this is a Die Hard movie . . .
This may be a 'digital age,' but Die Hard is a series that keeps on ticking.
An extremely proud throwback that has the basic decency to steal from the very best.
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.
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.
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
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