While this movie falls slightly short of Die Hard 1 & 2, it is better than DHWAV in my opinion. I'll admit that it feels the least like a "Die Hard Movie" of the 4 pictures, but at the end of the day, Live Free or Die Hard has its own merits and is fully able to stand on its own 2 feet. McClane is great as always, and the one-liners are clever and non-stop. I will say that this movie probably has the greatest action sequences that I have ever seen on film (yes, even eclipsing Terminator 2 IMHO). Those who were concerned about the PG-13 rating need not worry. I am absolutely shocked that this movie was not rated R - it has a tonne of violence (some very brutal) and there is plenty of swearing, just not many F-bombs.
All in all, while it is impossible to live up to the lofty heights of the original classic, Live Free or Die Hard is a highly entertaining movie worth the price of admission.
All in all, while it is impossible to live up to the lofty heights of the original classic, Live Free or Die Hard is a highly entertaining movie worth the price of admission.