despite the standard formula this latest picture is a formidable addition to the series

Rating: Null/10 (28 June 2007)

Bruce Willis reprises his role as maverick cop John McClane in this old-fashioned but entertaining action-thriller. As the story begins McClane is at odds with his daughter, but has little time to make amends when he's recruited by the feds to track down a notorious computer hacker. Unfortunately McClane once again finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time when that same hacker becomes the target of a cyber-terrorist ringleader who instigates a systematic scheme to shut down the entire country. Despite a twelve year hiatus and familiar plotting this post-9/11 fourth installment packs plenty of punch with inventive action scenes, first-class stunt work, and more than enough wisecracks. Rough, tough, and action-packed, with Willis in peak form as the "old school" hero, and Long a good fit as his mild-mannered sidekick. Too long, and silly at times, but the story is interesting and the film serves as just what it should be: lots of fun. ***