John McClane is back and badder than ever, and this time he's working for Homeland Security. He calls on the services of a young hacker in his bid to stop a ring of Internet terrorists intent on taking control of America's computer infrastructure.
What's the fourth "Die Hard" called? I keep forgetting. "Die Hard: With a Pension"? "Die Hardened Arteries"? "Die Laughing"?
– Kyle Smith,
New York Post,
31 Jul 2007
fresh:
An enjoyable pop projection of post-9/11 anxiety. That said, it also makes you nostalgic for the days when irresponsible action movies didn't have to deal with it.
– Owen Gleiberman,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Nov 2007
rotten:
The bad guys' omnipotence at nearly every turn dilutes the film's suspense.
– Andrea Gronvall,
Chicago Reader,
4 Jan 2008
fresh:
It's not remotely plausible, but with Willis' McClane leaping onto the tailfins of passing jet fighters and bringing down helicopters by launching police cars at them, there's enough stuff blowing up that action fans won't mind much.
– Bob Mondello,
NPR.org,
18 Oct 2008
fresh:
Len Wiseman handles many of the set-pieces with flair and tension.