Yes, I did miss the blood and the language, and I would very much have preferred them to have been included. However, there is some really hard-hitting action that seemed to have a stronger reliance on practical effects rather than digital, which added to the realism. There were computer effects to be sure, and a couple that looked, let's say, less than convincing, but overall worked well enough. This is more than worthy of the Die Hard title.
Len Wiseman directed, and it actually has a very good look to it. In his first non-Underworld film he has succeeded in delivering an exceptional summer action-fest. The camera work is very nice, there is a lot of movement, swirling around the action. It may be flashy, but it works for a big flashy movie such as this.
Bottom line. This is a fun movie. It is big, explosive, over the top, ludicrous, and completely works. This flick hit the spot, it surprised, excited and energized the movie going experience. It may not equal the original, but then again what does? I left the theater completely satisfied and interested in a fifth.
Recommended.
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