Forget Spidey and the Giant Bat, if the world is crumbling, let's call John McClane

Rating: 7/10 (4 September 2007)

John McClane (Bruce Willis) has been attempting a somewhat lower profile as a detective for the New York City police department. His wife has left him and his beautiful daughter, who attends Rutgers, won't even use his last name, preferring Genero. Yet, one day, the Feds ask him to escort a skilled, young computer hacker named Matt (Justin Long) to DC for questioning. McClane bellyaches at this trivial assignment but soon learns that the Feds got it right. As he is ushering Matt out of his apartment in Camden, NJ, all hell breaks loose. A lethal gang of conspirators use some mighty fire power to try and eliminate the duo. But, they don't know McClane, that's for certain. When the world is going down the commode, he's our man. He gets Matt to DC but its not a "drop off and leave assignment". Even the Feds don't know what to do when this gang takes over cyberspace in an effort get to their hands on the country's money supply...and more. But, they didn't count on facing McClane. This is a nice bookend to the Die Hard series, for Willis can hardly play this character from a wheelchair, right? From running a car into a helicopter to besting a karate-chopping female terrorist (Maggie Q) McClane is one of the most physical superheroes ever put up on the screen. As such, Willis is great, as he knows how to throw a punch and a punchline at the same time, with ease. The rest of the cast is superlative, too, with Timothy Olyphant just wonderful as the main heavy, and Maggie Q, Kevin Smith, and Justin Long very entertaining. In fact, Long could be the second coming of Keanu Reeves, as his pretty boy looks and throw-away humor are very similar. Naturally, the special effects are top of the line, while the costumes and settings are worthy, too. If you loved the first three films, your wait is over. McClane is back in town and you should see him ASAP. But, even if you just want to sit back and smile while a true American hero kicks behinds at every turn, here is the flick for you.