Live Free or Die Hard - Movie Review

[@JohnnyBRad]

This feels like one of the last times Bruce Willis cared about a role.

[@josephamato2031]

Lmaooooo

[@ConfederateGroyper]

Watch glass

[@datdumbdude4126]

Glass?

[@josephamato2031]

@@ConfederateGroyper i did he look half asleep in that movie lol

[@ashah8030]

@@ConfederateGroyper Glass sucked. Major disappointment. However, Live free or die hard was definitely one of the better movies in the die hard series. 1,3,4, 2, 5. That's my ranking for the Die hard series. I'd give Live Free or Die Hard a solid B+.

[@brenski87]

Underrated line. Did you just take out a helicopter with a car? I was out of bullets.

[@slimbrady6691]

In the unrated version he says "Hundreds of thousands of ppl get killed by cars every year, that's just like 4 more."

[@jbjacobs9514]

Did you see that? Yes, I did that.

[@rjaxxxas]

I remember that from the original trailer.

[@orinanime]

Best line in the movie

[@matts6551]

A very good line, the problem is it had no place in a Die Hard movie. Taking a helicopter out with a car? That’s something you might see in a Superman movie, there’s no place here for that mindless theatrics

[@rezonshinde7948]

Finally, someone said it. Someone gave this movie the credit that its due. The action sequences, the fish out of water, yet not out of water completely, if you get what I mean with Bruce Willis just adds to the wow factor as it builds up the tension in a different way. Cyber warfare was a welcome change for this franchise. Sometimes people don't appreciate change.

[@H0lyMoley]

I enjoy it. I think it's deeply flawed, but it's better than the second half of Die Hard 3. As for Die Hard 5... haven't seen it, no plans.

[@bkaps00]

I can't believe how excited this review made me as a fan of it.

[@hajinka98_]

You are right. They can't make movies EXACTLY the same in 2007-2006 as they were in the 90s lol. Die hard 4 was different yeah but still was an awesome intense movie with good badass action and a perfect antagonist. Timothy Olyphant was a perfect actor for the role.

[@jeremygovender]

yess!!!!

[@metallicnole4514]

I've always enjoyed die hard 4. It really felt like old school action in the modern day back in '07. Also, mcclane is in top form with his snark and sarcasm.

[@kalkella8822]

Justin Long's line about the news was 15 years ahead of its time.

[@clintonkildepsteen3982]

He was right all along

[@WealthEngineering]

no it was 6 years behind

[@austinwalker1069]

Well since this movies not even 15 years old yet, that's impossible

[@kalkella8822]

@@austinwalker1069 Jesus Christ man, really? Sorry, it's 14 years a head of it's time in like June. You happy now?

[@austinwalker1069]

@@kalkella8822 yeah, sorry to inconvenience you like that. I just read that comment and was like, "Wait as second, this movie's 15 years old yet" I'm sorry if that inconvenienced you in anyway.

[@SPEEDPAINTER1]

I was a Concept Artist on Live Free. Many of us on that team worked incredibly hard on that show for months. When it took heat the way it did, it kinda stung. It's so nice to see that there are people out there who like the movie. Thank you for the cool review. It made my day!

[@Sacrilege83]

Unrated version pushed it into solid territory. Good job!

[@SPEEDPAINTER1]

@@Sacrilege83 Many thanks!

[@Disneyfan1955]

Hello David here from Sebring Florida, I just saw Die Hard 4, Wow! I could not believe that it was light years ahead of no. 3 I thought the seen with the Creedence Clearwater revival song was great! You would have to be about my age which is 66 to get the joke about the generation gap, but I do have a question why wasn’t the President of the United States informed of the situation please explain? Thanks happy holidays!😎🌲🎅🏻🇺🇸

[@SPEEDPAINTER1]

@@Disneyfan1955 Thank you very much. I really appreciate that. I liked the movie. But it just wasn't well received. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@Joviaero]

Thank you for you work, this movie is actually one of my favourite films of all time, my second favourite Die Hard behind the first. The action set pieces are a huge part of that. Great memories seeing it in theatres with my dad and foster brother.

[@Shiirow]

"how do you say his historic catchphrase in a Pg-13 movie?" Yippie ki yay, Mr Falcon.

[@MrMichaelGutierrez]

lol

[@v-trigger6137]

how about this.. "Yippie ki yay, Mothercrusher"

[@peoples2296]

I saw this in theaters and they still say his catchphrase. PG-13 movies are allowed one F bomb and they saved it for the end finale.

[@darthcarnage12]

Hippie by day, Ricky Martin!

[@mlxp]

@@darthcarnage12 RIP After Hours.

[@hamzanaeem74]

This has everything a die hard movie should have. John getting his ass kicked throughout the movie and still unstoppable. Numerous action scenes which are really good. They really did effort with this one

[@shodancat1000]

do effort, son

[@bernhardtsen74]

@eating sugar no papa best but not funniest!that would be the Sam Jackson one!shittiest would be the Jai Courtney one!

[@bigkmoviesandgames]

@eating sugar no papa It's the 4th best die hard film.

[@bullwinkle1446]

Grammar correction= put in effort on this one.

[@Oravankarva]

Die Hard 4 is too underrated. I love this movie.

[@jdxsr85]

I actually think it's overrated and I'm not one who uses that word lightly. Vengeance is underrated.

[@Oravankarva]

@@jdxsr85 That's weird, I very rarely hear anybody praise this movie, but Vengeance i always heard people say its either the best or the second-best Die Hard.

[@jdxsr85]

@@Oravankarva Vengeance was released when the Oklahoma City bombing occurred and critics were hard on the film as a result. The film has aged well though and. in my opinion, it is a 90s action classic.

[@Oravankarva]

@@jdxsr85 I know it had it rough when it came, but underrated means mostly "something that has not received the merit, recognition or praise it deserves", and this over the years has received all of them. So that said, to me, this is the definition of not underrated, it may have had mixed reviews but it has very rapidly become most people's favorite Die Hard movie, and movie in general.

[@jdxsr85]

@@Oravankarva And yet part 4 which I call Die Hard in name only opened to positive reviews for the most part and did well at the box office. Leaves me scratching my head but opinions I guess. Critics were rough on Vengeance when it came out and over the years some have warmed up to it. Many fans love it but many also hate that it abandoned the formula of the first two. It is a classic in my eyes.

[@jonp6201]

I actually really like this movie. One of the best roles Justin Long has ever portrayed in his career. He is a great Ying to Willis' Yang in this movie.

[@TheAlibabatree]

His second best role, next to the doctor character in Idiocracy.

[@Locadel2003]

Jeepers creepers or dodgeball?😂

[@Mzee1084]

I don't know if it is just me, but I find his schtick of jittery dorkiness that he frequently portrayed such as here really irritating, though it wasn't as bad as some other roles. I think he dropped that style more as he got older though. I thought the dynamic between Bruce Willis, and Samuel Jackson was much better.

[@mightaswhale]

I remember the ENTIRE theater cracking up when he was getting his as whooped and got up saying "I'm sick this Kung Fu shit".

[@chosenArchitec]

same here

[@chinyun0202]

I liked international title better “Die Hard 4.0” it ties in the tech centric plot of the film better.

[@dtanobo]

As an Australian, I was so confused when I found out the American name was Live Free or Die Hard. I remember seeing it in imdb with visible confusion.

[@jakobthonen9411]

@@dtanobo visible confusion like what happens with Obi-Wan?

[@mateuszdex6629]

Me too. Btw i love This movie

[@dtanobo]

@@jakobthonen9411 exactly like Obi. Felt like I was on Kamino

[@ActionJackson1982]

chinyun0202 we got that in Australia, and the U.K. I think they used the US title to not make it seem like a sequel, so new viewers can see it. You don't need to see the originals

[@Jordison888888]

The gunfight in the apartment at the beginning is really amazing.This is the true definition of a rewatchable movie

[@mythreindeer4590]

Still waiting for the McClane stuck in a monastery trying to stop a terrorist attack in Italy. I call it “ Old Habits: Die Hard”

[@tiralu]

THATS a nice title

[@mfoley2378]

That made me smile

[@Alrucards]

People I knew years ago was joking about a another Die Hard sequel and what would we name the title. I called it "Die Hard on Speed".

[@akosleoszilagyi2529]

When they shot Die Hard 5 in Budapest, we Hungarians had a joke that the 6th installment will be about McClane finding a 20000 HUF in the 8th district(basically the Grove Street of the city) and trying to take it to the nearest police station. :-D

[@kenshin1644]

Love it

[@CriticalNobody]

I actually prefer the PG-13 version. The Unrated cut has more blood and cursing, but it all feels so artificial with lots of obvious dubbing. Plus, some of the one liners are better in the original cut, like “I was out of bullets” after he takes out the helicopter with the car.

[@SB992REBORN]

The bullet line makes sense short term as a joke but the car death line is dark humor and males sense long term

[@TrippingHawk]

what's funny is the R rated version is the undubbed/unedited version lol. The theatrical cut had all the re-recorded lines and blood erasure.

[@denimchicken104]

Just watched this again today and not once did I even think about the movie’s rating. It’s a silly hangup.

[@timanderson8895]

Kevin Smith has said that they had no dialogue written for his scenes when he got there, they only had an idea of how the conversation would go. Kevin actually wrote most of the dialogue for that scene

[@BugsyFoga]

The last somewhat enjoyable entry in the franchise .

[@SzymonAdamus]

There are only 4 Die Hard movies. No more. That's the reality I live in :)

[@thecinematicmind]

Accurate

[@godless1014]

Yep

[@merwinpique]

I enjoyed this one. Nothing more.

[@Tadicuslegion78]

And the last time Bruce Willis gave a damn acting

[@mikehenrybell2398]

This one is probably the only Bruce Willis’ good action movie post 2000

[@GreenhornProductions]

Looper was pretty good, though it wasn't action-heavy.

[@samcantin3133]

16 Blocks was pretty good.. I’d also count Planet Terror and Sin City as action films. Tears of the Sun was decent too (at least from what I remember, haven’t seen it in years)

[@r520jr8]

What about Red

[@ianfields6879]

Hostage: Am I a joke to you?

[@texasdaking88]

Loopers says u are wrong

[@diamlierx]

That’s no ordinary stunt man that’s Cyril Raffaelli he was opposite David belle in the district 13 movies . In die hard 4 they built some of the sets around what could do with parkour.

[@boondocktax5179]

He was also dope in the Jet Li movie kiss of the dragon

[@gjben86]

I first made note of him in Kiss of the Dragon. Cool dude

[@donaldstevens932]

"You just killed a helicopter with a police car!" "I was out of bullets."

[@robotsex111]

I absolutely love this movie. I remember thinking when it first came out that it was going to suck because of the PG-13 rating. Boy, I was so wrong. It blew me away. And whenever a movie surprises you and wins you over it makes it even more special.

[@FizzyMotors]

This movie introduced me to the die hard franchise when it came out when I was in highschool. It blew my mind watching it in the cinema

[@bruce_leon1044]

Finally, somebody giving this film some of the credit it deserves. I found it to be thoroughly enjoyable. My main complaint with it is that the further you get into it, the more it feels like a Mission Impossible or James Bond movie as opposed to Die Hard, but I was still hugely entertained by it. I also wanna give a special shoutout to Guyz Nite who did the Die Hard song on the bonus features disc, I love it 👏🏾🤣

[@orinanime]

No one dies harder than John McClane!

[@PaulGPixelBike]

There's only one line that's better in PG13 version - "I was out of bullets" is hands down better then "Thousands of people get killed by cars every year, that's just one more".

[@michaelwebber8075]

The Last Boy Scout always felt like an alternative Die Hard movie. That would be a fun review.

[@gk_knight]

Michael Webber agree!

[@TrippingHawk]

you should check out Hostage and 16 Blocks, both feel like Die Hard alternates. I believe at one point Hostage was originally going to be a Die Hard movie but they had trouble securing the rights so they made it anyway and changed the names of the characters to make it stand alone.

[@akosleoszilagyi2529]

One of the most underrated movies ever! It's in my Top 100.

[@michaelwebber8075]

@@TrippingHawk Surprisingly, I don't think I've seen hostage! Thanks so much for the recommendation!

[@MrJagermeister]

I wish they would give Mary Elizabeth Winstead a more prominent role as Lucy McClane in a new Die Hard movie. She’s proven she can do action, she’s badass, she’s funny, and she’s charismatic.

[@chiefmofo]

@Disney is the Devil LOL, I'm thinking it wouldn't be hard to convince me plenty of women could kick your ass.

[@chiefmofo]

@Disney is the Devil LOL, are you trying to tell me that you have a "particular set of skills"?

[@thatoneguyfaded]

@@chiefmofo forgive him. He might be convinced that John Wick is a realistic true story. On another note, a Lucy McClane-centric sequel to this movie would have been better than the Jai Courtney movie (which ironically had 2 male leads and bombed as bad as Oceans 8). I don't like the whole "girl power" political SJW woke crap, but I do think women can be leads in action roles, just like they have in games.

[@SkolneyVikings]

@Disney is the Devil so how are things over at Geeks and Gamers these days?

[@uknighted213]

I wouldn't even mess with her, her 7 evil ex's will come after you

[@Tadicuslegion78]

It’s rather amazing how well this one has aged, especially with its premise of cyber terrorism

[@mediamaniac898]

I think this is one of the better Die Hard movies. I love the “analog hero” in the digital age world, and similar to Die Hard 3, it’s a great buddy-cop movie. Some action scenes are a bit ridiculous sometimes like the F-35 one, McClane has now become the “invincible superhero”, and it’s difficult to tell which version was meant to be released originally, because the action and characters in the PG-13 cut are not much different from the unrated one. Still love it, flaws and all. Better than Die Hard 2, which WAS rated R.

[@montazownianr1]

Ridiculous and stupid. Die Hard was end at 3rd part.

[@GrosvnerMcaffrey]

I never hated die hard 2 is it amazing no but it has its moments

[@mediamaniac898]

Grosvner Mcaffrey I feel the same way; it was just a bit underwhelming, especially after the first one.

[@TheAlibabatree]

Have you watched Die Hard 3 recently? So damn cheesy. I think 4 is a much better movie.

[@nazart7830]

The scene with Kevin smith “my command center” stayed with me for years, I still chuckle when I remember it

[@kirk1701]

Now I'm curious about that unrated version. (And Maggie Q is hot, btw. A very good villain).

[@akosleoszilagyi2529]

She was in Need For Speed Undercover as well. :-D

[@TK-564dxc]

@@akosleoszilagyi2529 after the year the movie was made

[@akosleoszilagyi2529]

@@TK-564dxc Yes

[@Nick_Barone]

“Big fan of the Fett? “ -Nah, more of a Star Wars guy

[@SB992REBORN]

Sta.. who is this guy??!!!!! Wuyld you bring a COP in ta my Command CENTer?!!

[@inflationrisk]

@@SB992REBORN HA HA command center.. ITS A BASEMENT!!

[@gamora5045]

Chris still needs to do a review for “Coraline” seriously it’s that good. I hope he sees this.

[@BabysitterSky]

Its a very average and forgettable movie.

[@gamora5045]

I don’t see how Coraline is forgettable or average it’s literally a hidden gem 💎

[@BabysitterSky]

@@gamora5045 Well that's the thing about opinions, everyone's is different. Like its not bad. But eh....its okay.

[@ericv-music6535]

I stand with you Gamora, I absolutely love Coraline!

[@Bigandrewm]

Coraline seems to be one of those "love it or hate it" kind of movies. I love it. Super-creepy. Don't watch the awful trailer that spoils the entire movie!!!

[@GreatSpaceToaster]

I forgot Timothy Olyphant was in this. Guess that says a lot about his character. But Olyphant is awesome, I just rewatched Justified, he's great in that.

[@Wppk765]

GreatSpaceToaster ol Raylan Givens! Such a good show and great supporting cast.

[@zekielloco1]

Timothy Olyphant is mediocre actor

[@chaburchak]

It's too bad they ended Justified. There were so many other interesting side characters I think it could've survived without Raylan and Boyd. Maybe call it something else, but as long as the other actors stayed and they kept the same writers, it could've been great...

[@v-trigger6137]

I think Maggie Q literally stoles the show as the antagonist of this movie

[@thanosamazing72]

@@zekielloco1 justified fans would disagree! he was great in the small role he had in once upon a time in Hollywood.

[@andylofi4448]

Can’t believe I am DieHard-buddies with Stuckmann. Still like this flick.

[@nicholasonciul5770]

What does that mean?

[@sindri1447]

So everybody who like Die Hard movies are Die Hard buddies now? Isn't that stretching it just tiny bit?

[@angelcastaneda529]

I’m going to use that, Die Hard buddies.

[@TikkiEXX]

@@sindri1447 No just this particular Die Hard. Got a ton of hate when it came out. Actually the movie is pretty damn good long as you watch the unrated version

[@kryten09]

I like this movie... But "16 blocks" is the "real" logical ending for John McClain.

[@emmettfitz-hume9408]

And a very underrated movie.

[@swissbeats2k]

Facts I've been saying that for years.

[@PaulMcElligott]

To me, one thing that also elevated this film was Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Lucy. I could really see her character as a mix of John McClane and Holly Gennaro from the first movie. When Lucy was Gabriel’s hostage, she seemed to have the upper hand on him, probably one reason he seemed like a weak villain.

[@justagamer2672]

"Daddy.......now there only 5 of them."

[@amirgarcia547]

The end of an era is now over! Anyways, if I had to rank every Die Hard movie, it’d be like this: 1. Die Hard 2. Die Hard 3 3. Die Hard 4 (Unrated) 4. Die Hard 2 5. Die Hard 5

[@WH250398]

That's definitely the most common list, and it's definitely the list I agree with.

[@GrosvnerMcaffrey]

I'd put 2 over this one I don't know what people have against it

[@jdxsr85]

Part 2 isn't bad and it respects the Die Hard universe. The studio didn't sell out to reach a wider audience. Die Hard was never meant for kids. Just silly. But it's not even the rating that I have a problem with in 4, but the character of McClane that is way different. Can you imagine McClane taunting Hans or Stuart while his wife was in danger? In this one he taunts the villain who has his daughter and says he won't hurt her because he's scared of McClane or something.

[@TheAlibabatree]

I had a lot of nostalgia for 3, until i watched it recently. Has not aged well at all. I think 1 and 4 are the only good ones in the series.

[@GrosvnerMcaffrey]

@@TheAlibabatree how hasn't it aged well?

[@ian2081]

“Compared to the next one” what next one? THERE IS NO NEXT ONE!

[@mug9468]

Exactly! Just like there is no Blues Brothers 2 or Escape from LA or Mortal Kombat 2.

[@ian2081]

I...I don’t understand what you mean. That would be like saying there are more than two Alien movies.

[@jdxsr85]

Yeah everyone knows Die Hard ended in 1995 with Vengeance.

[@Eva01-jy2qu7pu9r]

Die Hard 4 at least feels like a nice ending to the series. Die Hard 5 is inexcusably awful.

[@PaulGPixelBike]

Villain like Dennis Hopper in Speed would've elevated this movie.

[@sealteamryx6758]

I think dennis hopper is so underrated he was a great actor. He did do a lot of shitty b movies, but hey, work is work lol personally I think he was way more talented than peter Fonda not that theres a contest or argument about that, but he was definitely cooler in easy rider haha anyway, that was my 2 cents that nobody asked for about hopper

[@spoonman4024]

This was actually my favorite Die Hard to date. I think they did a great job of reaching across the generational gap to bring in new fans. Great selection in choosing Justin Long too as I think his chemistry with Willis comes across clear in their acting. Two thumbs up!

[@MrCarpen7er]

Favorite Die Hard movie ? Lol

[@bitnev]

This film is my jam. Just rewatched it out of sudden need.

[@ViperChief117]

This movie is pretty bad ass and underrated. I absolutely loved this movie.

[@samerna5776]

That was a Die Hard review Chris 😁

[@danieltaylor299]

It would funny if someone hacked the channel and deleted his die hard 5 review so he would have to rereview it all over again 😂

[@samerna5776]

That's righr 😁

[@TheLegendaryGerbil]

Can we get some Mel Gibson movies like Braveheart, Passion of the Christ, Apocalypto, also the mad max movies

[@blunderbuss3943]

You just want to see more Fs, Ds and C-s

[@TheLegendaryGerbil]

Blunderbuss bruuuuuhhh shoot cannons at the first three movies I mentioned but do nooooot touch mad max 😂 (I’m kidding, you’re allowed your opinion)

[@DocSportello838]

Say what you want about mel gibson as a person, but he sure knows how to tell a story

[@viciousbane569]

Apocalypto is a masterpiece as well as Hacksaw Ridge. Mad Max and The Road Warrior are freakin awesome except Beyond the Thunderdome.

[@Ineedgames]

Give me some Lethal Weapon with Danny Glover.

[@kaleiohu]

I always really liked this film, didn't even know there was an unrated version.

[@Coomsly]

Holy crap the replies. the sex bots have invaded youtube. We’re doomed

[@Geronimo_Jehoshaphat]

As a fervent McTiernan Die Hard devotee, I must say I still really thoroughly enjoy this movie. It's a bit weird aesthetically for a Die Hard entry, because it's shot so overtly composed and color corrected cool like a sci-fi thriller. But the plot, characterizations, action and stunt choreography are all done very well. Ironically, director Len Wiseman's next film in the remake of Total Recall actually does have more of that John McTiernan Die Hard style of shooting with anamorphic lensed steadycam whip pans, rack focus bounce, shallow depth-of-field bokeh, and of course the horizontal lens flares. Admittedly, Wiseman's more doing the crackerjack gee-wiz-bang-pow JJ Abrams overwrought variation on McTiernan though.

[@camj3557]

I see you're a McTiernan mega-fan like me! He has (or had) one of the best eyes for the camera in Hollywood. Natural talent! His problem was he tried to get a little over-creative in his later films and that's why they suffered.

[@Geronimo_Jehoshaphat]

@@camj3557 Well "Rollerball was cast ineptly, particularly with Chris Kline, and had that whole weird green nightvision border crossing sequence that really felt non-diegetic to the narrative. "Basic" was just way too convoluted and had a very usatisfying conclusion to its Rashomon mystery which just felt dishonest. McTiernan has to take the blame, because he is the one that wrote it. Love much of the stylish psychological steadycam in that picture though. McTiernan tells the subtextual nuances of character and story through camera movement maybe better than anyone. Other than that McTiernan could do no wrong in my eyes. I loved "Thomas Crown Affair". Spry and sexy, yet mature and refined too. Great remake. Love "Thirteenth Warrior" too. Although it's always felt slightly truncated, specifically in regards to an obviously excised love story subplot which is only slightly referenced upon in mostly vague glances within the final film. Seems more of Ibn's backstory about he being banished from Persia for his forbidden tryst may have been removed as well. It possibly suffered from meddling as novelist/producer Michael Crichton took over in post-production with reshoots and therefore the theatrical version we know and love is actually Crichton's producer's edit which may or may not have been superior, but one great thing Crichton definitely is responsible for is replacing McTiernan composer Graeme Revell's interestiong music score with Crichton directorial mainstay Jerry Goldsmith - and all his indelible majeestic magnificence. It'd be fascinating to ever get to see McTiernan's original Eaters Of The Dead director's cut of 13th Warrior, but that iconic Goldsmith score missing would be hard to accept! Graeme Revell's rejected score is out there for the listen however, and is actually very competent. Goldsmith is just king, that's all.

[@joaofreitas2899]

Loved your input, thanks ✌️

[@joshbakowski9721]

I never knew of an unrated version, Now i gotta check it out

[@TikkiEXX]

Dude it's ten times better. Was pretty brutal actually

[@rotyler2177]

@@TikkiEXX Sir, what is the difference?

[@wstine79]

I still enjoy this movie, even the theatrical cut is good.

[@twstf8905]

Word 👍

[@gavinbecker1952]

Agreed, although I prefer the unrated version.

[@TeoremaJohn]

Same

[@v-trigger6137]

I wasn't even aware that a unrated version is exist. now I gotta re-watch this great movie

[@travisspazz1624]

@@v-trigger6137 I've only ever seen the unrated version!!

[@leafsfan1728]

Saw this movie in theatres and had a blast! I've owned the DVD for years and have always loved it.(Especially the Unrated version) Great action sequences, great chemistry between Willis and Long, Olyphant was good as the villain!! I haven't seen the 5th one...probably never will. Die Hard ends with 4!

[@DamnableReverend]

Thanks for all the reviews, analyses and thoughtful comments on films. I discovered the channel a few months ago, and your stuff has actually helped get me through some extremely difficult circumstances. Your passion for film is infectious in the best ways. Recently watched your top Bond films rundown -- while I might be saddened sometimes because I feel like I might like these more than you do, I'd love to hear your takes on the 60s and 70s Bond flicks individually.

[@jp3813]

The action in this movie ends up looking more like True Lies than Die Hard. Definitely sticks out compared to the trilogy. And yes, Maggie Q was the better villain over Timothy Olyphant, although people today would likely complain about a woman her size being able to kick men's asses. Also, I love Kevin Smith's story about noticing how depressed Len Wiseman was due to working everyday w/ Bruce Willis. Basically, Willis (who tended to show up late daily) kept on interrupting the shooting b/c he constantly questioned the script. Smith stepped up to rewrite a small section of it and was submitted to the studio for approval. During which Bruce held a barbecue party for the rest of the day. When the studio finally called at night to disapprove of the changes, he simply asked them who their 2nd choice was to play John McClane. Afterwards, the crew was sent home so that he could go to the Rocky 6 premiere. Hence, nothing was accomplished on a shooting day that cost $375,000.

[@rycolligan]

True Lies is a great call for this.

[@patrickrutherford5553]

I have been saying this looked more like true lies 2 than a die hard movie ever since it came out

[@jp3813]

@Disney is the Devil It used to be no big deal back in the 80s & 90s w/ Michelle Yeoh, Cynthia Rothrock, Yukari Oshima, Moon Lee, etc...

[@shiranuiaensland1442]

@Disney is the Devil Did you not like Kill Bill?

[@shiranuiaensland1442]

​@Disney is the Devil Overdone? Its heyday was the Girls with Guns subgenre of the late 20th century often starring the legendary ladies brought up by jp3813. Got this from an essay on a website called Film Comment: "Girls with Guns movies didn’t just pass the Bechdel Test, they destroyed it. The men’s roles were limited to treacherous pimps, lazy boyfriends, unsupportive husbands, or silky boy-toys, and the focus was on sisterhood served with a side of hot lead...the heroines are chaste, love scenes happen offscreen, romance consists of little more than flirtatious glances, and the heroines are usually bundled up in ankle-length skirts, high-waisted mom jeans, long jackets, and loose T-shirts...When they weren’t talking about sisterhood, Girls with Guns movies chronicled the war between the sexes. Women were passed over for promotion, not given serious cases, sold into prostitution, threatened with rape, obliged to go undercover as hookers, and called 'bitch' with metronomic regularity. In hand-to-hand combat, their opponents, who were more accustomed to battling men, sometimes kicked them in the crotch only to realize that wouldn’t get them anywhere, and then punched them in the breasts instead. Matched up against larger male combatants the women made use of their every feminine advantages, constantly shooting, stabbing, kicking, and punching men in the balls...between 1985 and 1993, women with machine guns ruled the Hong Kong box office...it was a period when you didn’t have to explain why the grinning, chipmunk-cheeked girl in a raincoat with a Hello Kitty backpack kicked ass. She was a woman. That was enough."

[@markparkinson6947]

Interesting take on Die Hard, considering it was always practical as opposed to technical.

[@gsawcomic]

1 and 2 both have technical elements. Of the first three films, it's really only 3 that has an entirely practical plan.

[@andy19820706]

Can't wait for Predators review. It had a hungarian director, we are really much proud of him !

[@campfirecinemas]

This was my introduction to Die Hard series and I loved it. I learned later on about the R/PG-13 issues, but the things that are good about the movie - the characters, the stunts, the pacing are all consistent regardless of the rating.

[@mateuszdex6629]

This movie was released 10 years too early - today Fast and furious have action scenes like DH 4.0

[@jp3813]

Watch the finale of True Lies. And that's a lot of people's issue since this is supposed to be a Die Hard movie.

[@roadtodawn86]

I ended up getting the collection with the first four before the fifth was released in theaters. I'm content with only having those in my Blu Ray collection lol.

[@brucelau2023]

I still can’t believe this is the only one in the Die Hard franchise to be Rated PG-13 still

[@brucesnow7125]

And somehow it's not the worst. In fact, it's my third favorite in the franchise.

[@whoknew2273]

It was corrected in the next one just that nobody cared by then

[@viralbuthow000]

Money

[@mrsinister8978]

Alien vs predator was better than the second AvP just like how this was better than that horrible abomination, a good day to die hard.

[@amanda_bow5310]

@bruce snow Same! In order, my favorites are the first, third, fourth, second, fifth.

[@bsheldon2000]

I am a tech guy so this was my favorite. I love how they had his daughter display the same attitude and toughness. Plus the interaction between John and Justin's character was priceless. Best of all was the your that guy talk. It was also my introduction to that extreme athleticism that I had not realized was possible, such cool stunts. Could have done without the bridge and jet part, but the stint was cool.

[@ryneharris1232]

In your opinion could a fire sale be possible in 2023?

[@Rosquilliam2]

So, here it is…2024, and Die Hard 4 hit the Max app. I decided to give it a chance but I remembered it was PG-13 lol. I went to go look for reviews and good old Chris Stuckmann has a review waiting for me here on KZbin. I’m so happy that you reviewed this unrated version. I went out on a limb and JUST purchased the uncut version via google/youtube. This may be the only platform that has this version streaming legally lol Let me go ahead and get to watching.

[@TrippingHawk]

The only thing I can’t stand about the Unrated version is they changed the “I was outta bullets” line to something stupid.

[@jakefollensbee]

I remember that being in there though. What did they change it to?

[@hughjakeman5296]

It was such a great line...

[@yippykiyay89]

@@jakefollensbee he says a statistic about car accidents. "You just killed a helicopter with a car" "millions of people get killed by cars every day" or something similar to that, so disappointing

[@WisperingD]

Agreed. Out of bullets was a much better line

[@slimbrady6691]

@@yippykiyay89 "Hundreds of thousands of ppl get killed by cars every year, that's just like 4 more."

[@bobafetts]

What i like about 'Live free or die hard' is McClane is an analog cop fighting a digital enemy which works well...

[@2010vintagesandwichenjoyer]

Honestly i never had problems with this movie eather its a good die hard movie

[@CaptainBrassAss]

When this movie came out it propelled action movies to the next level. Definitely took it to the next level. It’s non stop action and it’s done really well. Loved watching it in theaters and I still love it today.

[@jdxsr85]

I don't see how this film propelled action movies to the next level. Films like Terminator 2 changed the game for action movies. Films like The Matrix changed action movies. The Bourne films also changed action films, John Wick as well. I don't see how Live Free or Die Hard influenced anything else.

[@TroyBoyleAtheistAdvocate]

I'm REALLY enjoying all of these "fill in the blanks" reviews, and I'm sure I'm not alone in that. Keep it up!!

[@wacokid30]

I’ve always loved this movie. It always gets hate for “the one where he stands on a flying airplane”. Look the plan was hovering not flying. Sure it’s a stretch but it’s not impossible. If it were actually flying then yeah.

[@raygudel5492]

That sequence was ridiculous, even if he could manage to hold himself on the wing that long, and that's a big goddamn if, he would never have survived the landing on that broken piece of freeway, or the fucking fighter jet blowing up right above him. It was completely absurd. That's why this movie, while fun and very well made, doesn't really fit with the die hard series, McClane isn't a superhero, he's a regular dude who also happens to be a pretty badass cop, making him capable of stepping up and getting his ass kicked all over the place while he pushes on, he's not Rambo.

[@hbdragon88]

Besides the fight being lame, I thought him landing RIGHT WHERE the final standoff happened was ridiculously contrived. Like the bad guys were trying to speed away and they picked where McClane ended up crashing neae?

[@boondocktax5179]

You guys just forget about the ejection seat explosion in two? Or being blown out A manhole 50 feet in the air after surfing on a pump truck? Or the 100+ foot cable drop and swing in 3? The only one that he wasn't a super hero was the original

[@hbdragon88]

@Benjamin Sharpe *Ejection seat, but I know what you mean. Throw in fighting on the plane's wing in DH2 and being thrown off without any serious injuries (or at least more than he already had), as well.

[@raygudel5492]

@@boondocktax5179 you make a good point, good enough that I sat back a minute and reevaluated, but I still can't see the action in the first 3 being as over the top as live free was. Those movies were always action movies, of course no one can really jump from the roof of a building attached to a firehouse, escape an explosion and reenter the the building a few floors down, that's crazy, but its staged in a way that is believable for the character based on what we had already witnessed him do in earlier scenes, the second 1 is usually the most disliked anyway, but it still (mostly) maintains the idea of McClane and tries to keep it believable while also dialling up the action as any blockbuster sequel is basically required to do. The 3rd was again an action movie so he did action movie stuff, but it also stayed mostly grounded in reality as well. Cars didn't become bullets and McClane couldn't take on fighter jets single handedly, nor could he conveniently fly helicopters, unless he was moved to the matrix back in 99 and we didn't know. That's why people say he became a superhero in this one, this movie tried so hard to dial up the action that they forgot to make it even remotely believable for a fictional movie character. They just went too far, if they had more restraint, it could have been great, because its an awefully fun movie, it just doesn't fit into its franchise.

[@RobertK1993]

The last good Die Hard need do Die Hard like this again.

[@walterkrueger5947]

this is the movie that got me into the Die Hard movies, I still need to watch the first 1 though

[@HABO2210]

goddamn you don't know what' you're missing. Do it now!

[@bigkmoviesandgames]

Do it now!

[@cinoypaul9262]

This was one hella satisfying review to watch, I don't know why nobody else talks about the great elements in this film

[@Indie-Adam]

Chris what about Dirty Harry? Was that something that interested you? Could be a good new series!

[@akosleoszilagyi2529]

And some more Clint Eastwood movies before Unforgiven. The Gauntlet for example.

[@chaburchak]

This was back in the day, when Willis had more than one facial expression...

[@PocokPresents]

I actually like this movie more than the third one... or anything after this one.

[@MrMichaelGutierrez]

Me too.

[@donaldw3231]

I didn't even know there was an unrated version. I'll have to check it out.

[@colehuesca]

You know what appreciate about stuckmann in 2020? That he doesn't sell merchandise in his youtube channel and doesn't have as join button to give him monthly money, he does have a patreon that he doesn't even promote. I love you Chris

[@Screamer99REVIEWS]

yes finally someone who loves this one too. This is one of the most underrated sequels ever.

[@pinaattikeitto3961]

4 and 5 are terrible

[@mutscot]

Agree 100% A fun movie that respects the legacy characters and has incredibly well shot action

[@thegentleshade]

This was alot of fun in theaters. On a Thursday night we went to see Die Hard 4. It was a packed house, but half the teenagers seemed to be there "just because" I actually heard people say "my boyfriend dragged me here" and "This is my first Die Hard movie" This movie won over alot of the young crowd early on and everyone had a blast. I love this movie!

[@MrTibster]

I like this one a lot tbh, much better than Die Hard 2

[@justinriley]

I agree. It has a unique Contemporary setting and spectacular action sequences.

[@MrTibster]

@@justinriley Plus i love the plot of this one, it was always on the move and keeping the action fresh. And honestly Timothy Olyphant was a seriously underrated villain too, better than 2 & 5's no doubt.

[@MrTibster]

@@TinyMonkeyBrain Yeah i completely agree with that order. If I was to rank using Chris's ratings it'd probably go like this: Die Hard: A+ Die Hard 2: C+ Die Hard with a Vengeance: A Die Hard 4.0 (As its called in the UK): B+ A Good Day to Die Hard: F

[@HABO2210]

Die Hard 2 was trash. Die Hard 2 was to Die Hard what Hangover 2 was to Hangover

[@EldritchAugur]

Die Hard 2 is really dumb but the Airport setting and the grittiness of hard R 90's action movies makes it really fun to watch. Die Hard 4 isn't bad but it is more generic and sanitized (The unrated version doesn't change much). They end up kinda equal to me.

[@stevenprado1082]

Fun fact: Director Len Wiseman appeared as the F-35 pilot

[@scenereflections6846]

Live Free or Die Hard is my second favorite entry in the series, with part 1 being my top favorite. Live Free not only has great action, but I love the plot. The scene where the villains broadcast fake footage of the white house blowing up is a powerful, iconic moment! That's what I love about this movie, I guess, is that it has an apocalyptic feel to it which revolves around cyber warefare!

[@mrpussinboots4252]

In order the die hard franchise goes like this Die hard 1 Die hard 3 Die hard 4 Die hard 2 Die hard 5

[@Zorro3k6]

That's how I'd order the list too. And I never saw the fifth movie.

[@jasonsantiago6308]

This is correct

[@jellygiraffe]

Yep, that's how I rate them

[@craigharris9185]

For me it’s 1. Die Hard 2. Die Hard 2 3. Die Hard 4 4. Die Hard 3 5. Die Hard 5

[@nikunjdixit3225]

For me its Die Hard Die Hard 4 Die Hard 3 Die Hard 2

[@RobVespa]

I can't believe I heard positive comments coming out of Chris Stuckmann's mouth regarding Len Wiseman.

[@spectrecommand7]

I was afraid Chris was gonna shit all over this entry into the franchise like everybody else I know. There is some over the top action that I think is too much but I definitely liked this entry. My favorite is still Die Hard With A Vengeance but this one gets too much hate imo but that 5th entry tho, yeah, that was really bad. Don't like that one.

[@earlchatterton9133]

Timothy Olyphant never really clicked on the big screen but on TV he's incredible. Justified is one of my favorite TV shows ever, and of course everyone loves Deadwood, which he was terrific on.

[@MateriaMaster6]

Hey Chris, iv'e been watching you for years now and i always leave a like on your video's but iv'e never left a comment until now, you're the best movie reviewer iv'e ever seen you really know your stuff, this is mainly just to say well done and keep doing what you're doing, great content love it :)

[@tylermacgregor1320]

If you’re looking for classics to review, I’d be interested to hear your opinions on Lawrence of Arabia, Taxi Driver and Eraserhead

[@lukeschroter9389]

The Godfather and a clockwork orange

[@mantistoboggan5171]

dr strangelove

[@DarthBear356]

I liked this movie. Didn't love it as much as Die Hard 3, didn't hate it like die hard 5. I liked it

[@Mein-Darth]

Without a colorfull villian its a meh movie for me. Hans Gruber and Even his brother were intressting this guy is as intressting as a bowl of oatmeal.

[@marvthemartian001]

@@Mein-Darth Timothy Olyphant is fucking awesome tho

[@dudleymq]

I've always really liked this film, my second favorite after the first.

[@45atwilhelm]

Stuckman is 100% spot on with this one. This movie has completely withstood the test of time. It naturally incorporated special effects with practical effects. He pointed out the best character scene of the movie where McClane comments on the hubris of being “that guy.” Wiseman got robbed without getting more opportunities after this one. They totally nailed this entry and it stands just as tall as the rest of the first three. P.S. last time praising Stuckman. The climax is a little CG heavy, but sliding down the wasted overpass while taking down the harrier jet and then shooting through his shoulder while dropping the “Yippie Ki Yay” is straight up cinematic gold. That’s all there is to it. Movie is 🔥

[@stevie_caldwell]

Really enjoyed this series of reviews. I’d love to see a review of Rec. Also a review of an often overlooked film called Monsters with Scoot McNairy.

[@StabStabStabStabby]

I've always liked this movie (the unrated cut). Die hard 5 though is utter garbage.

[@rebecca18f.u..e0nyic7]

💚💙

[@dx7689]

You know I had the same experience with Hitman. The theatrical was decent. But it was the unrated version I love. I think Timothy Oliphant did a great job as Agent 47.

[@emmano6340]

Where can I watch the unrated versions of suche movies ?

[@Joviaero]

@@emmano6340 usually on the DVD or blurays

[@johnw8578]

I really liked this Die Hard movie. For me, it is in the top 3.

[@atwistedlime6090]

Found your page earlier looking for a review of another movie and when I saw you reviewed this series I knew I had to watch. Agree on all points. Subscribed. 😂

[@greensville]

I really like this movie too. The lift fight is so good. Worst bit is when he slides down that concrete bridge like it was made from blankets, cushions and other soft furnishings.

[@animechic420]

The last two Die Hard movies bugged the hell out of me. Both his kids basically just hated his guts until the very last minute until they really needed him. 😒

[@BUnspoken]

Normal kids these days

[@anubis2044]

Yeah I hear you, it's called shitty writing.

[@nikunjdixit3225]

Anubis No it’s not! He obviously is a mess personally even in the first three films given the estrangement with his wife. The only times things aren’t messed up with his personal life is in Die Hard 2.

[@jakebiomask]

Like his wife

[@cockerpoodles1238]

@@nikunjdixit3225 And that is precisely why DH2 is the best sequel! The next three films mess up John and Holly's relationship and his personal life for no reason whatsoever!

[@alexkull24]

My top: 1- Die Hard 2- Die Hard with a Vengeance 3- Live Free or Die Hard The others do not exist! XD

[@strangemonkey90]

Preach!

[@devinharbert6071]

I feel like When the Biggest Problems With Die Hard 5 was Jai Courtney, Who Annoyed the “Shit” Out of Me.

[@WH250398]

Ah yes, the guy with daddy issues. SHUT UP JOHN GO AWAY JOHN STOP IT JOHN YOU WERE NEVER THERE JOHN DAMN YOU MCCLANE Oh lord was he annoying.

[@Hauns91]

I always loved the 4th one and 2nd one, felt they're almost as good as 1 and 3 and don't get as much love as they should.

[@ShaunVanDerSchyff]

Again, my favourite Die Hard movie besides the first one. I got the DVD, the Blu-ray and now the digital version. Thanks 🙏🏼 Chris for the Die Hard reviews. It was nice to reminisce. Yippee-ki-yay.

[@TheGuvnor]

The only bit i dont like in 'Live free or die hard' Is the sequence with the f35 and truck it seems unnecessary..