Live Free or Die Hard

Bearcata · 07-08-2007, 08:28 PM

Enjoyed the 4th installment of the Die Hard series very much. Sequels, especially of action pictures tend to loose characterization and add lots more action, unfortunately this ends up being a bad film. Die Hard 2 and 3 did that exact thing, trying to build on the action instead of giving us a good story with characters we can relate too and care about. Somebody did something smart and stepped back in Die Hard 4 and wrote a story about a guy who was just doing his job and ended up a hero, but the rewards of being a hero were a divorce, a kid who hated him and a lousy pension. But because John McClane is still one of the good guys, a boy scout at heart he still does his job which is bring down the bad guys. I liked this movie, yes there were some holes in the plot, but all in all it was a good movie. One of the mercs did that wall bounding thing that is a kind of urban sport and the bad guy in the opening of Casino Royale also did. I cannot remember what it is called, but its using the surrounding walls and features of buildings to bounce off them and bound up them, which is really cool to see. Very little bad language. Can take the young ones. I do think that because this movie was realeased the same week as Transformers and a week before the Harry Potter movie it sorta got lost in the shuffle and there were not that many people in the theater. If you can't get tickets to Transformers because it is sold out see this movie instead and see Transformers later.

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justCoz · 07-08-2007, 11:09 PM

My husband and I went to see this Friday and we really enjoyed it. I think taking such a long time between the sequels was a good idea. The updated story fit right in with today. And Bruce still looks fantastic

#2 was my least favorite of the series, #3 was so-so, but this one was very good. They had a good story, lots of action, and some great lines. I thought it was well worth paying full price. If you were a fan of the Die Hard series it's a must see.

bbnbama · 07-09-2007, 04:57 AM

I saw this movie tonight and I enjoyed it! I've always been a big fan of Bruce's and I've enjoyed all the Die Hard series and this one didn't let me down!

I also liked Justin Long (Apple guy in the commercials!)

John McClane...Yippee Ki-yay M.F.!

Love that tag line!!!

iv3rdawG · 07-10-2007, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by bbnbama

John McClane...Yippee Ki-yay M.F.!

Love that tag line!!!

To bad the actual "mother ******" was cut out by a gunshot sound to get the film a PG-13 rating.

Besides that, I liked it. Not nearly as good as the first Die Hard but that is hard to beat. Long did fine as did Olyphant (can't wait for him in Hitman later this year). Plenty of good action. I liked Transformers a little bit more though. 8.5/10

Johnsonator · 07-10-2007, 09:14 PM

I would like to see this movie, it looks really action-packed.

Uncle David · 07-10-2007, 09:36 PM

Love Bruce Willis, loved this movie!

schmoo2 · 07-10-2007, 09:38 PM

as usual, Bruce delivers.

loved D4. I would love a D5 - but seriously doubt it.
Took a long time for a good enough story to come around for B to do this one.

Bearcata · 07-11-2007, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by schmoo2

as usual, Bruce delivers.

loved D4. I would love a D5 - but seriously doubt it.
Took a long time for a good enough story to come around for B to do this one.

I don't think I could watch John McClane fighting the bad guys with dentures and a wheelchair.

kimrs · 07-12-2007, 11:36 PM

I loved this film. I wish it had been released as an "R"-rating. We lost a lot of the harshness of John McClane, by trying to reach a wider audience with a lower rating. Losing the ending of Yippee-Kay-Yay was such a letdown.

On the plus side, I thought his chemistry with Justin Long was great. This movie was definitely worth the wait.

Johnsonator · 07-14-2007, 02:16 PM

I wish I would have got to see this in theaters, but I don't think it's in the theaters anymore.

07-08-2007, 08:28 PM	#1
Bearcata what a strong finger Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: the edge of the beltway Posts: 6,845	Live Free or Die Hard Enjoyed the 4th installment of the Die Hard series very much. Sequels, especially of action pictures tend to loose characterization and add lots more action, unfortunately this ends up being a bad film. Die Hard 2 and 3 did that exact thing, trying to build on the action instead of giving us a good story with characters we can relate too and care about. Somebody did something smart and stepped back in Die Hard 4 and wrote a story about a guy who was just doing his job and ended up a hero, but the rewards of being a hero were a divorce, a kid who hated him and a lousy pension. But because John McClane is still one of the good guys, a boy scout at heart he still does his job which is bring down the bad guys. I liked this movie, yes there were some holes in the plot, but all in all it was a good movie. One of the mercs did that wall bounding thing that is a kind of urban sport and the bad guy in the opening of Casino Royale also did. I cannot remember what it is called, but its using the surrounding walls and features of buildings to bounce off them and bound up them, which is really cool to see. Very little bad language. Can take the young ones. I do think that because this movie was realeased the same week as Transformers and a week before the Harry Potter movie it sorta got lost in the shuffle and there were not that many people in the theater. If you can't get tickets to Transformers because it is sold out see this movie instead and see Transformers later. __________________ "When life gives you lemons, squirt lemon juice in your enemy's eyes."

07-10-2007, 09:14 PM	#5
Johnsonator FORT Fogey Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Grayson Age: 17 Posts: 2,014	Re: Live Free Die Hard I would like to see this movie, it looks really action-packed.

07-10-2007, 09:36 PM	#6
Uncle David Fight on Zac! Join Date: May 2005 Location: On the edge Posts: 3,382	Re: Live Free Die Hard Love Bruce Willis, loved this movie!

07-10-2007, 09:38 PM	#7
schmoo2 ... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pumpkin Patch Posts: 1,805	Re: Live Free Die Hard as usual, Bruce delivers. loved D4. I would love a D5 - but seriously doubt it. Took a long time for a good enough story to come around for B to do this one.

07-12-2007, 11:36 PM	#9
kimrs Toby's Slave Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2,806	Re: Live Free Die Hard I loved this film. I wish it had been released as an "R"-rating. We lost a lot of the harshness of John McClane, by trying to reach a wider audience with a lower rating. Losing the ending of Yippee-Kay-Yay was such a letdown. On the plus side, I thought his chemistry with Justin Long was great. This movie was definitely worth the wait.

07-08-2007, 11:09 PM	#2
justCoz FORT Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 670	Re: Live Free Die Hard My husband and I went to see this Friday and we really enjoyed it. I think taking such a long time between the sequels was a good idea. The updated story fit right in with today. And Bruce still looks fantastic #2 was my least favorite of the series, #3 was so-so, but this one was very good. They had a good story, lots of action, and some great lines. I thought it was well worth paying full price. If you were a fan of the Die Hard series it's a must see.

07-09-2007, 04:57 AM	#3
bbnbama Thank You America! U Rock Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: In my own little world where all things are Idol...... Age: 42 Posts: 10,362	Re: Live Free Die Hard I saw this movie tonight and I enjoyed it! I've always been a big fan of Bruce's and I've enjoyed all the Die Hard series and this one didn't let me down! I also liked Justin Long (Apple guy in the commercials!) John McClane...Yippee Ki-yay M.F.! Love that tag line!!! __________________ Reality is the beginning...not the end....Wallace Stevens

07-14-2007, 02:16 PM	#10
Johnsonator FORT Fogey Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Grayson Age: 17 Posts: 2,014	Re: Live Free Die Hard I wish I would have got to see this in theaters, but I don't think it's in the theaters anymore.