Live Free Or Die Hard

So yesterday night, I saw the new Die Hard movie. Fist off, it could easily be the best of all of 'em. The movie was definitely a geek movie.

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It had it all, action, comedy, and for the first time in Hollywood, the portrayal computers was relatively accurate. I mean there were a few rolling of the eyes; like how the co-star hacker could automatically interface with every electronic device out of a small satchel he conveniently carried with him. I say conveniently because he remembered to grab it on the way out of his apartment which happened to be under attack by multiple well armed terrorists. Also the main hacker group seemed to also be able to interface with every electronic device, which either means that they had an exploit for everything at once, or it was a movie. So, no biggie. On a non technology note, I liked that the Die Hard series seemed to make a turn from their classic action formula. I liked that Detective McClain (he got promoted) is now with a partner. And now law enforcement is actually working with him to foil the terrorists nefarious ways instead of rebuffing him. I felt that was a welcome change.

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But wow, the special effects were great. The humor seemed to fit the moments and wasn't an forced addition at all. One thing I found particularly funny was John McClain's reaction to certain thing that happen. It was almost making fun of himself, which was awesome. My buddies also loved the movie which in my group is a rarity. You know there is always a guy who sits back during comment time after the movie, doesn't have much to say, then when asked what he thought, all he gives is a "ehh." But for once, the reviewers at large were absolutely correct. This was a great movie. If you a nerd or if your not, go see this movie.