Live Free or Die Hard (DVD)

live_free_or_die_hardIts been quite some time since I’ve watched any films from the Die Hard franchise, and this was one of the summer films that were not on my “MUST” see list. Damn, I seriously missed out!

I do recall being impressed with the first film and disappointed as the sequels were released, so I wasn’t expecting much from its fourth installment. Today I was pleasantly surprised with a film that could arguably be the best out of all four Die Hard movies.

Live Free Die Hard started out with action and poured it on throughout the film. There were quite a number of unbelievable situations, but it really doesn’t take away from the enjoyment action fans will get from the movie. Its full of explosions, gun fire, and car chases, and the humor and sarcasm from Bruce Willis and his supporting cast keeps the movie going when the action is at a pause.

If you haven’t seen this film yet, you should definitely pick up a copy. This one is definitely getting a spot on my DVD shelf. Yeah, its was that good. Yippee Kai Yay Mo “Beepers”!

Synopsis:

When a criminal plot is in place to take down the entire computer and technological structure that supports the economy of the United States (and the world), it’s up to a decidedly “old school” hero, police detective John McClane, to take down the conspiracy, aided by a young hacker.

Grindhouse – Planet Terror (DVD)

grind_house_ver3This film was pretty sick. Sick as in a totally great flick. Planet Terror was something out of the ordinary and the infection and flesh eating zombie attacks have to be some of the goriest I have ever watched to date.

The vintage look really set the mood for this film and the action in the movie was non-stop from beginning to end. I thought that both Rose McGowan and Freddy Rodriguez were perfect for their roles in the movie, and additions of the Bruce Willis and Quentin Tarantino put the film over the top.

Anyone into gory and disgustingly action packed movies will enjoy Planet Terror, the first half of Grindhouse. If your stomach is weak, this is definitely not a film for you. You will probably shut it down within the first twenty or so minutes. I’ll see if I can catch the 2nd half of Grindhouse’s double feature Death Proof and review it over the course of the week.

Synopsis:

After an experimental bio nerve gas is accidentally released at a remote U.S. military base in Texas, those exposed to the gas turn into flesh-eating, mutating zombies out to kill. An assortment of various people who include stripper Cherry (Rose McGowen), her shady mechanic ex-boyfriend Wray (Freddy Rodriguez), a strong-willed doctor (Marley Shelton), the local sheriff, and an assortment of various people must join forces to survive the night as the so-called “sickos” threaten to take over the whole town and the world.