IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes82%
Metacritic69/100
Google Users77%
Director: Len Wiseman•Genres: Action, Thriller
New York City detective John McClane is drawn into a new mission when a hacker is targeted for assassination. McClane must rescue the hacker and protect him from a ruthless cyberterrorist group intent on disrupting America's infrastructure. As the stakes rise, McClane finds himself in a race against time to stop a catastrophic attack.
Live Free or Die Hard received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who generally praised its action sequences and Bruce Willis's performance, but criticized its over-the-top plot and deviations from the grounded nature of earlier installments. Audiences generally enjoyed the film for its entertainment value and explosive set pieces.
Praise for the thrilling action sequences and Bruce Willis's enduring charisma as John McClane.
Criticism for its unbelievable plot and scaling back of realism compared to previous films.
Appreciation for the fast-paced entertainment value and visual effects.
Google audience: Google users found the film to be an exciting and action-packed installment in the Die Hard franchise, enjoying the familiar thrills and Bruce Willis's performance. Some noted that it was highly exaggerated but still entertaining.
Bruce Willis performed many of his own stunts in the film, including hanging off a semi-truck trailer as it drove down a highway.
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