McClane, we learn, is the title of the new Die Hard film.
But can it give the series the course correction it urgently needs?
How long has it been since the last goodDie Hardmovie?
So, what else is there for Bruce Willis to do as NYPD detective John McClane?
As many people have quite reasonably pointed out,Year Oneof theDie Hardfranchise is pretty muchDie Hard.
With the series patchy track record in mind, theres quite a bit to unpack here.
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Lets start with an easy one McClanewill probably be R-rated.
The first three films were all hard-R action movies with ever-quotable sweariness and plenty of action violence.
It seems almost a courageous move to give a picture an R rating these days.
But we still made a pretty hardcore, smashmouth film.
Hes already divorced, hes bitter, his captain hates him and doesnt want him back.
So, what created that guy?
He continued: Weve never seen the actual love story.
Its always been something Ive been thinking about, and now were doing it.
And it ties in.
It once felt quite clever when McClane gasped How can the same shit happen to the same guy twice?
in the very first sequel.
Adding an origin story cant redeem some of the sequels bad habits.
The right path?
Personally speaking, Id love forMcClaneto prove me wrong.
