Pretty solid movie to the "Die Hard" franchise

Rating: 7/10 (22 February 2013)

This is actually a solid "Die Hard" sequel to the franchise. It's probably the 3rd best in the series so far unless "Die Hard 6" can change that. This time it's about virtual terrorism where the main villain actually comes off slightly reasonable in some way. Not saying what he does in this movie is right but it's understandable. This movie has some cool action set pieces that is coherent to the plot and doesn't seem all that forced in. Sure some parts may seem a bit too coincidental but that element applies in all the "Die Hard" movie so far. It clearly show that the director actually put some effort into what the "Die Hard" movies are about. John McClane(Bruce Willis) is at the peak of what he does best in this movie although he is getting old and lost all his hair. And he still is a smartass that knows how to tick off the bad guys. His sidekick this time, yeah this time it's more of a sidekick than a partner compared to "Die Hard 3". And his sidekick is played by Justin Long who is this computer wiz that knows a lot about technology and he is one of those pedantic characters. He starts off kinda annoying but becomes somewhat likable as the movie progresses. So it's basically a team up between a tough badass and a weak computer nerd that knows a lot about technology. And they need each other to take down the main villain played by Timothy Olyphant. Who is this technology mastermind, especially when it comes to state security. So it basically becomes a battle between a guy that uses fists and gun and the other using brain and few henchmen, but mainly his brain. Even the main villain's henchman or henchwoman stands out to a degree. One is played by Cyril Raffaelli who is this Parkour genius in real life and shows hist stunts in this movie. And Maggie Q who is this more badass main villain's chick version of the one from "Die Hard 3". Overall this is a cool action packed movie and a good enough sequel that is worth seeing. It's a shame that "Tranformers" the movie directed by Michael Bay came out the same year and took all the spotlight. Oh and Mary Elizabeth Winstead is in this as John McClane's daughter who is basically a damsel in distress but a tough and feisty damsel in distress. Who is basically kind of a plot device to give John McClane more of a motivation and to bring his father like side out.
7.4/10