Harvey, LA

A good day to die of boredom. The latest installment to the aging franchise suffers from a distinct lack of anything interesting. It's a weak plot, but that hasn't hurt a good many action movies. Indeed the original Die Hard wasn't any more complex. The problem with this film isn't the recipe but the mixture of ingredients. The balance is out of whack. The one-liners come at inappropriate moments but there are other points in the drudging plot where any relief would be welcome. It's run out of ideas and become cliche. But maybe it's a set up for MacClean Junior.

Found it boring and was checking my watch to see when it would be over. Sure there were actions scenes but they seemed lifeless and predictable. Did not feel like a Die Hard movie as Bruce Willis' character seemed like more of an afterthought. Shame to think the series might go out with such a whimper.

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While the original "Die Hard" was a smart action movie with a realistic, everyday hero; "A Good Day To Die Hard" is a ridiculous action film where explosions, car crashes and broken windows have replaced such trivial things as intelligence and plausibility. Most action films take their leads and throw them around pretty roughly and it's true that most action stars would have quit or die halfway through if the movies they starred in were truly realistic but "A Good Day To Die Hard" takes this idea to a whole new level. Characters get into car crashes where vehicles smash through concrete walls, flip over numerous times, go flying through the air or collide with numerous vehicles and never get even a single scratch on them. It's not like we're given any explanations for this either, it's not like "John McClane" is seen pushing away an airbag after surviving the crash that demolished his truck; he just dusts himself off and runs to the next vehicle to continue the car chase. People jump through glass windows and fall several stories onto hard surfaces like it's nothing and as the indestructible characters manage to evade one certain death after another, you start being entertained not because you're tense about who is going to make it and how, but by the sheer stupidity of it all. The movie is also filled with plot holes and there are multiple sequences that start falling apart once you start applying simple logic to them. There's a scene for instance, where while "Jack" is trying to pick a lock only for his father to arrive with the keys to the door. We don't get an explanation for how "John" got those specific keys to this specific vehicle; we're just expected to go with it. We're also expected to believe that there's a magic wand in Russia that eliminates radiation just by waving it around in a sequence that feels really idiotic. Logic is only one of the problems in the film. The villains are very bland and because the director knows this, he gives them distinct quirks instead of personalities so we can recognize who they were once they are gunned down (we get the dancing guy, the strong one with the tattoos, the evil politician guy and sure they've all got names but you won't be able to remember them) There are a couple of unexpected twists here and there but those raise a lot of questions when they are brought up (apparently it is affordable for the villain to hire a hitman who is able to follow his target everywhere he goes... and I mean EVERYWHERE) The action sequences are impressive, but some are shot and edited very poorly (an scene where "John" and "Jack" need to escape from "the dancing guy" for example) and it makes it difficult to understand what's going on. The movie keeps movie quickly throughout and many of the problems only come apparent once the movie has stopped and your brain can start processing what just happened but there are so many logical errors that they're impossible to ignore. The special effects and stunts are well done, but what do they mean in a stupid that doesn't hold up in the end? You certainly won't be bored in "A Good Day to Die Hard" and there are a lot of sequences that are fun but not only is it easily the worst chapter in the series, it's not a very good action film on its own. (Theatrical version on the big screen, March 19, 2013)

A typical fun Bruce Willis flick with the typical jokes & shoot em up. The final scene is very entertaining. Not a thinker but it is Bruce Willis at his usual best. If you want simple entertainment this is worth the money. I wish the actual USSR scenes were filmed in Moscow not Budapest.

This is trash from Willis Corp. It's just another of his trashy sequels. The story is witless and boring. Too much violence and explosions. [...] Avoid like the plague...

Things explode. Then some things crash into each other. Then some more things explode. The end.

Lots of actions, thrill, suspense, chasing & crashing many cars.

It's a typical Die Hard movie. Exactly what you'd expect. Bruce Willis was not too bad...

Cheesy special effects flick. Car chases, explosions and blowing everyone's brains out. Oops, sorry I just gave away the whole storyline.

Beautiful movie, it is like a spring breeze on a winter day. The sound effects provided an atmosphere of pure cinematic action. Raw. Exciting. Intense. Everything a Die Hard fan could ever hope for. I have been a fan of the series since I was 12 years old, and even now it manages to amaze me. Magnificent it is better than a magicians magics trick. It is like a fish in the desert that has feasted on asparagus roots under the summer sun.

No plot? No chemistry? No storyline? Are you kissing me? This is Bruce Willis movie... why people have those expectations for one of his movies blows me away... Got what I wanted. Blast'em, shoot'em up action!

GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD. It delivers all the adrenaline rush. This one never lets you up, with plenty of unexpected surprises that I enjoyed in the Die Hard series. True keeper for me indeed. :-):-):-):-):-)$$$

This movie was a huge disappointment! Especially when you consider that the last installment of the series: Live Free Or Die Hard was so good. That movie was intelligent, suspenseful and action packed with a lot of great humour of course. This Die Hard absolutely had none of those things. The story was stupid, there was no suspense and even the action sucked. Fell asleep twice. Don't waste your money on this.

I enjoyed it! A lot of action!! Bruce Willis was awesome!

One of his best yet. Haven't enjoyed a good movie in a while and I did when I watched this... not being biased either.

As long as you don't go in expecting much, you will find it alright. Lots of action, but unrealistic and predictable. But that's what you would expect in these kind of movies =)

Bruce Willis and J'ai Courtney are entertaining, this is a welcome addition in the series to me. Usually the story in a movie matters to me but usually it is a terrorist who wants money. Die Hard is about John Maclean being a smart ass and being a hero plain and simple.

Amazing movie... a must see! I loved the action and the fire power. Story line is deep! You have to have an open mind to appreciate the acting and the talent...

It didn't necessarily feel like the rest of the Die Hard franchise, but it was very enjoyable and thrilling movie. John McClane, even if he is older now and his main goal is to renew his relationship with his son, he is still tough John McClane! Great visual effects, worth seeing in IMAX.

It was ok, great action and plot.

This is absolutely the worst one yet! I was hoping for so much better. Could have been, but just wasn't.