may not hold up under close scrutiny but it certainly delivers

Rating: Null/10 (14 February 2002)

LAPD officer John McClane is back for more in this far-fetched but swift, energetic sequel. While awaiting the arrival of his wife at a D.C. airport, the maverick cop finds himself plunged into the midst of another terrorist plot involving a group of disgruntled military commandos who've taken over the airport and are threatening to crash land all flights if their demands aren't met. McClane also matches wits with the airport's hotheaded police captain (Franz) and the hardened leader of a military anti-terrorist unit (Amos). The plot is far from airtight, but it delivers the goods with violent, edge of your seat action, suspense, and tailor-made vocabulary from actor Willis. Lots of fun, and a worthy follow-up to Die Hard. ***