Only the savage survive.|Mar. 04, 2022|United States|101 Min.|R
Genre: Action;Crime;Thriller
Description: In 1988, Detective McClane boarded a cross-country flight to visit his estranged wife, Holly, only to find himself single-handedly thwarting terrorist Hans Gruber and his crew. Since then, McClane has eliminated nearly 60 individuals, stopped hijackers and terrorists, and endured more injuries than all NFL quarterbacks combined. Despite his heroic efforts, he struggles with alcoholism, a failed marriage, and the emotional scars of relentless violence, making him a prime candidate for a cinematic PTSD Hall of Fame.
While one might expect McClane’s children to cut him some slack for missing life events, his absence has only created deeper rifts. In *Live Free or Die Hard* (2007), a cyber-terrorist attack brings him back into contact with his estranged daughter. Now, in *A Good Day to Die Hard*, he travels to Russia to confront ruthless criminals and reconnect with his son, whom he hasn’t spoken to in years.
The original *Die Hard*, directed by John McTiernan, became an instant classic by blending intense action with relatable characters. McClane’s witty yet vulnerable persona resonated with audiences, making the film a standout in the action genre. However, over the years, the character has lost much of his depth, reducing him to a larger-than-life figure who effortlessly defeats villains in a video-game-like manner.
Today, McClane feels less like a relatable hero and more like Bruce Willis playing an indestructible version of himself, leaving audiences nostalgic for the nuanced character that once defined the series.
Cast director: Wes Miller
Cast actor: Kevin Dillon, Bruce Willis, Leon, Frank Grillo, Gianni Capaldi, Brooke Butler, Johnny Messner, Vernon Davis, Alexander Kane, Aspen Kennedy Wilson
Original name: A Day to Die