A very fun, action movie

Rating: 9/10 (1 January 2008)

I was just complaining to a friend that there aren't enough FUN movies being released (not counting animation). It seems like there are so many sad endings and dark message movies out there lately. & The fun movies that are out there have way too much CGI. I missed the good, 'ole fun action movie.
So I was so happy when I rented "Live Free or Die Hard" and I got taken on a fun, action ride. There is a great mix of chase scenes, fight scenes, and humor. The relationship between Bruce Willis' character and Justin Long's character is perfect, and it was probably my favorite aspect of this film. I had no opinion of Justin Long prior to seeing this, and now I think he is very funny and talented.
There are plenty of stunt-packed action sequences too. My only small criticism is that the action is almost too over-the-top. I understand that when watching a great action film, you usually need to suspend disbelief and go with it. However, some of the crashes and falls that characters lived through were SO enormous. It was like they had nine lives. So I would say that it did detract from the suspense of it a touch because I had no frame of reference as to what would actually kill a person or what qualified as true danger...
But that really is a small thing. Just go into it expecting a fun, thrilling ride and you will definitely get it!