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

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Reviews Counted: 191 Fresh: 154  Rotten:37 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.
 

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Runtime: 2 hrs 10 mins

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 VENGEANCE (1995), the fourth installment in the popular action series stars DEADWOOD's Timothy... 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]

Genre: Action/Adventure

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

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

DVD Info

Release:

Oct 14, 2008

[DVD Details]
  • The action explodes as never before in this 2-Disc Collector's Edition of Live Free or Die Hard! Start with the unrated movie version, packed with more thrills, more attitude... more John McClane! Then add a spectacular 10-part documentary that takes you where no Die Hard fan has gone before, plus an uncensored interview with Bruce Willis on the studio backlot and more. With over 2 1/2 hours of special features, this is the ultimate Die Hard experience. Yippee-ki-yay!
  • Source: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
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    08/08/07
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    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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    08/07/08
    Jonathan Kiefer
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    Live Free or Die Hard is as close as we are going to get to reliving the good old action films of the '80s.

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    07/23/08
    Adam Tobias
    Watertown Daily Times
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    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.

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    03/03/08
    Jeff Bayer
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    7/10

    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.

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    02/28/08
    Brandon Fibbs
    Colorado Springs Gazette
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    Its hyperactive 80's chic action crap and I had a blast just the same...

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    01/27/08
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    The bad guys' omnipotence at nearly every turn dilutes the film's suspense.

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    01/04/08
    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.

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    12/04/07
    Mike Bracken
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    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.

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    11/28/07
    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 . . .

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    11/08/07
    James O'Ehley
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    Yipee-ki-ay your way past the plot flaws and enjoy the ride.

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    10/22/07
    Bruce Bennett
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    This may be a 'digital age,' but Die Hard is a series that keeps on ticking.

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    10/19/07
    Greg Maki
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    Debido a la falta de comprensión de quien es McClane, lo que tenemos es una ordinaria película de acción, tan efímera como la vigencia de sus efectos especiales.

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    09/18/07
    Flavio J. Arosemena
    Doncinema.com
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    An extremely proud throwback that has the basic decency to steal from the very best.

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    09/12/07
    Tim Brayton
    Antagony & Ecstasy
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    3/5

    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.

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    Enrique Buchichio
    Uruguay Total
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    3.0/4.0

    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.

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    08/12/07
    Kevin A. Ranson
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    2.5/4

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

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    07/31/07
    Kyle Smith
    New York Post
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