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* FanPreferredCouple: While John [=McClane=] had his tumultuous marriage to Holly in previous movies and Matthew Farrell has his budding romance with Lucy in this one, fans expressed far more interest in [=McClane=] and Farrell getting together due to the movie being centered around their dynamic and Bruce Willis and Justin Long having good chemistry too. Most of the fanfiction about the films series for the series as a whole is John/Matt.
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* HilariousInHindsight: [=McClane=] mentions to Farrell about having some ''Franchise/GIJoe'' action figures in his room. In ''Film/GIJoeRetaliation'', Creator/BruceWillis plays Joseph Colton, the original G.I. Joe.
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* HilariousInHindsight: HilariousInHindsight:
** [=McClane=] mentions to Farrell about having some ''Franchise/GIJoe'' action figures in his room. In ''Film/GIJoeRetaliation'', Creator/BruceWillis plays Joseph Colton, the original G.I.Joe.Joe.
** Maggie Q would later star in ''Series/DesignatedSurvivor'', about the US Capitol Building ''actually'' being blown up.
** [=McClane=] mentions to Farrell about having some ''Franchise/GIJoe'' action figures in his room. In ''Film/GIJoeRetaliation'', Creator/BruceWillis plays Joseph Colton, the original G.I.
** Maggie Q would later star in ''Series/DesignatedSurvivor'', about the US Capitol Building ''actually'' being blown up.
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* EvilIsCool: [[Creator/TimothyOlyphant Thomas Gabriel]] and his team of cyber-terrorists (including a French acrobat named Rand and SheFu DarkActionGirl Maggie Q).
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* VindicatedByHistory: The film wasn't well-received by fans of the series intially; after ''Good Day'' 's negative reception though, some fans have commented that, compared to ''Good Day'', despite the watered-down violence and over-the-top action, ''Live Free'' ''at least'' felt like a ''Die Hard'' film at some points.
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* VindicatedByHistory: The film wasn't well-received by fans of the series intially; after intially, because of the watered-down violence and over-the-top action. After ''Good Day'' 's Day'''s universally negative reception reception, though, some fans have commented started to comment that, compared to ''Good Day'', despite the watered-down violence and over-the-top action, ''Live Free'' ''at least'' at least felt like a ''Die Hard'' film at some points.
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* VindicatedByHistory: The film wasn't well-received by fans of the series intially; after ''Good Day'' 's negative reception though, most fans have commented that, compared to ''Good Day'', despite the watered-down violence and over-the-top action, ''Live Free'' ''at least'' felt like a ''Die Hard'' film at some points.
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* VindicatedByHistory: The film wasn't well-received by fans of the series intially; after ''Good Day'' 's negative reception though, most some fans have commented that, compared to ''Good Day'', despite the watered-down violence and over-the-top action, ''Live Free'' ''at least'' felt like a ''Die Hard'' film at some points.
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* VindicatedByHistory: The film wasn't well-received by fans of the series intially; after ''Good Day'' 's negative reception though, most fans have commented that, compared to ''Good Day'', despite the watered-down violence, ''Live Free'' ''at least'' felt like a ''Die Hard'' film at some points.
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* VindicatedByHistory: The film wasn't well-received by fans of the series intially; after ''Good Day'' 's negative reception though, most fans have commented that, compared to ''Good Day'', despite the watered-down violence, violence and over-the-top action, ''Live Free'' ''at least'' felt like a ''Die Hard'' film at some points.
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* VindicatedByHistory: The film wasn't well-received by fans of the series intially; after ''Good Day'' 's negative reception though, most fans have commented that, compared to ''Good Day'', despite the watered-down violence, ''Live Free'' ''at least'' felt like a ''Die Hard'' film at some points.
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* BoringInvincibleHero: An accusation leveled at this film's depiction of John [=McClane=] by many including, of all people, Michael Scott of ''Series/TheOfficeUS''.
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* BaseBreakingCharacter: Some saw Matt as [[TheScrappy annoying]] and [[TheLoad useless]], while others admired his courage in [[HypercompetentSidekick assisting John through all of the dangerous insanity]] and even [[TookALevelInBadass killing two bad guys]] (case in point, [[Creator/SamuelLJackson Zeus]] in the third film didn't kill any).
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* BaseBreakingCharacter: Some saw Matt as [[TheScrappy annoying]] and [[TheLoad useless]], while others admired his courage in[[HypercompetentSidekick [[HyperCompetentSidekick assisting John through all of the dangerous insanity]] and even [[TookALevelInBadass killing two bad guys]] (case in point, [[Creator/SamuelLJackson Zeus]] in the third film didn't kill any).
* BaseBreakingCharacter: Some saw Matt as [[TheScrappy annoying]] and [[TheLoad useless]], while others admired his courage in
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* CriticalDissonance: Critics loved this film when it came out, saying it was the best since the original. Audience today don't share this opinion.
* DeaderThanDisco: The film was hailed as a return to form by critics and fans alike when it came out. These days it tends to be seen as SoOkayItsAverage.
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* CriticalDissonance: Critics loved this film when it came out, saying it was the best since the original. Audience Audiences today don't share this opinion.
* DeaderThanDisco: The film was hailed as a return to form by critics and fans alike when it came out. These days it tends to be seen as SoOkayItsAverage.opinion.
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* DeaderThanDisco: The film was hailed as a return to form by critics and fans alike when it came out. These days it tends to be seen as SoOkayItsAverage.
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* HilariousInHindsight: [=McClane=] mentions to Farrell about having some ''Franchise/GIJoe'' action figures in his room. In ''Film/GIJoeRetaliation'', BruceWillis plays Joseph Colton, the original G.I. Joe.
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* HilariousInHindsight: [=McClane=] mentions to Farrell about having some ''Franchise/GIJoe'' action figures in his room. In ''Film/GIJoeRetaliation'', BruceWillis Creator/BruceWillis plays Joseph Colton, the original G.I. Joe.
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* HarsherInHindsight: The villain's apparent motivation for messing with America's computer infrastructure is to teach them a lesson for ignoring him about the threats cyberterrorist can pose. In RealLife, Dr. Bruce Edward Ivins was suspected to have caused the 2001 Anthrax attacks for this same reason.
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* HarsherInHindsight: HarsherInHindsight
** The villain's apparent motivation for messing with America's computer infrastructure is to teach them a lesson for ignoring him about the threats cyberterrorist can pose. In RealLife, Dr. Bruce Edward Ivins was suspected to have caused the 2001 Anthrax attacks for this same reason.
** Watching any of the scenes between John and Warlock is a lot of more awkward after all of the stories about how Creator/BruceWillis abused Creator/KevinSmith during production of ''Film/CopOut''.
** The villain's apparent motivation for messing with America's computer infrastructure is to teach them a lesson for ignoring him about the threats cyberterrorist can pose. In RealLife, Dr. Bruce Edward Ivins was suspected to have caused the 2001 Anthrax attacks for this same reason.
** Watching any of the scenes between John and Warlock is a lot of more awkward after all of the stories about how Creator/BruceWillis abused Creator/KevinSmith during production of ''Film/CopOut''.
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* StrawmanHasAPoint: Gabriel ''did'' try to warn the government who hired him that their security was woefully inadequate...It still doesn't stop him from exploiting those weaknesses to get rich and kill people (and not in that particular order).
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* StrawmanHasAPoint: Gabriel ''did'' try to warn the government who hired him that their security was woefully inadequate... It still doesn't stop him from exploiting those weaknesses to get rich and kill people (and not in that particular order).
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Still not an entry. Please stop re-adding this. Find something else to do with your time.
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* WhatAnIdiot: In the climax where Gabriel put a F-35 jet on [=McClane=]'s ass, the jet pilot '''actually''' listened to Gabriel and tried to kill [=McClane=]. In a FUCKING military VTOL fighter jet. With several citizens who probably DIED or got injured in the crossfire and destruction. Hasn't anyone heard of a SWAT team?!
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* WhatAnIdiot: In the climax where Gabriel put a F-35 jet on [=McClane=]'s ass, the jet pilot '''actually''' listened to Gabriel and tried to kill [=McClane=]. In a FUCKING military VTOL fighter jet. With several citizens who probably DIED or got injured in the crossfire and destruction. Hasn't anyone heard of a SWAT team?!
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* CriticalDissonance: Critics loved this film when it came out, saying it was the best since the original. Audience today don't share this opinion.
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Still not an example. The pilot thought he was getting official orders, that doesn't make him an idiot.
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* WhatAnIdiot: In the climax where Gabriel put a F-35 jet on [=McClane=]'s ass, the jet pilot '''actually''' listened to Gabriel and tried to kill [=McClane=]. In a FUCKING military VTOL fighter jet. With several citizens who probably DIED or got injured in the crossfire and destruction. Hasn't anyone heard of a SWAT team?!
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The plane in the climactic chase sequence is actually an F-35 Lighting II.
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* WhatAnIdiot: In the climax where Gabriel put a X-35 jet on [=McClane=]'s ass, the jet pilot '''actually''' listened to Gabriel and tried to kill [=McClane=]. In a FUCKING military VTOL fighter jet. With several citizens who probably DIED or got injured in the crossfire and destruction. Hasn't anyone heard of a SWAT team?!
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* WhatAnIdiot: In the climax where Gabriel put a X-35 F-35 jet on [=McClane=]'s ass, the jet pilot '''actually''' listened to Gabriel and tried to kill [=McClane=]. In a FUCKING military VTOL fighter jet. With several citizens who probably DIED or got injured in the crossfire and destruction. Hasn't anyone heard of a SWAT team?!
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* BaseBreaker: Some saw Matt as [[TheScrappy annoying]] and [[TheLoad useless]], while others admired his courage in [[HypercompetentSidekick assisting John through all of the dangerous insanity]] and even [[TookALevelInBadass killing two bad guys]] (case in point, [[Creator/SamuelLJackson Zeus]] in the third film didn't kill any).
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* BaseBreaker: BaseBreakingCharacter: Some saw Matt as [[TheScrappy annoying]] and [[TheLoad useless]], while others admired his courage in [[HypercompetentSidekick assisting John through all of the dangerous insanity]] and even [[TookALevelInBadass killing two bad guys]] (case in point, [[Creator/SamuelLJackson Zeus]] in the third film didn't kill any).
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editing redundancy AND actually editing something
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* WhatAnIdiot: In the climax where Gabriel put a X-35 jet on [=McClane=]'s ass, the jet pilot '''actually''' listened to Gabriel and tried to kill [=McClane=]. In a FUCKING military VTOL fighter jet. With several citizens who probably DIED or GOT KILLED got injured in the crossfire and destruction. Hasn't anyone heard of a SWAT team?!
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* WhatAnIdiot: In the climax where Gabriel put a X-35 jet on McClane's ass, the jet pilot '''actually''' listened to Gabriel and tried to kill McClane. In a FUCKING military VTOL fighter jet. WITH SEVERAL CITIZENS WHO PROBABLY DIED OR GOT KILLED IN THE CROSSFIRE OR DESTRUCTION. Hasn't anyone heard of a SWAT team?!
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* WhatAnIdiot: In the climax where Gabriel put a X-35 jet on McClane's [=McClane=]'s ass, the jet pilot '''actually''' listened to Gabriel and tried to kill McClane.[=McClane=]. In a FUCKING military VTOL fighter jet. WITH SEVERAL CITIZENS WHO PROBABLY With several citizens who probably DIED OR or GOT KILLED IN THE CROSSFIRE OR DESTRUCTION.in the crossfire and destruction. Hasn't anyone heard of a SWAT team?!
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putting back a trope i added, edited so that it doesn't become a personal rant
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Try to write it without it being a screaming rant that doesn't actually address why it's a trope example.
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* WhatAnIdiot: In the climax where Gabriel put a X-35 jet on McClane's ass was really over the the top and unrealistic (but fun to watch). Especially since a jet pilot actually '''actually''' listened to Gabriel and tried to kill McClane. In a FUCKING military VTOL fighter jet. WITH SEVERAL CITIZENS WHO PROBABLY DIED OR GOT KILLED IN THE CROSSFIRE OR DESTRUCTION. Hasn't anyone heard of a SWAT team?! Also, that pilot should be tried for endangering public safety.
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* WhatAnIdiot: In the climax where Gabriel put a X-35 jet on McClane's ass was really over the the top and unrealistic (but fun to watch). Especially since a jet pilot actually '''actually''' listened to Gabriel and tried to kill McClane. In a FUCKING military VTOL fighter jet. WITH SEVERAL CITIZENS WHO PROBABLY DIED OR GOT KILLED IN THE CROSSFIRE OR DESTRUCTION. Hasn't anyone heard of a SWAT team?! Also, that pilot should be tried for endangering public safety.
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* ContestedSequel: It's either another fun installment or the point where the franchise became too over-the-top.
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* BoringInvincibleHero: An accusation leveled at the fourth film by many including, of all people, Michael Scott of ''Series/TheOfficeUS''.
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* BoringInvincibleHero: An accusation leveled at the fourth film this film's depiction of John [=McClane=] by many including, of all people, Michael Scott of ''Series/TheOfficeUS''.
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** Maggie Q's Creator/MaggieQ's character, which [=McClane=] comments on.
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* BaseBreaker: Some saw Matt as [[TheScrappy annoying]] and [[TheLoad useless]], while others admired his courage in [[HypercompetentSidekick assisting John through all of the dangerous insanity]] and even [[TookALevelInBadass killing two bad guys]] (case in point, [[Creator/SamuelLJackson Zeus]] in the third film didn't kill any).
* BoringInvincibleHero: An accusation leveled at the fourth film by many including, of all people, Michael Scott of ''Series/TheOfficeUS''.
* EvilIsSexy:
** Maggie Q's character, which [=McClane=] comments on.
--> ''"That girl of yours? Smokin' hot."''
** Her boyfriend Thomas Gabriel (played by Timothy Olyphant) is quite easy on the eyes himself.
* HarsherInHindsight: The villain's apparent motivation for messing with America's computer infrastructure is to teach them a lesson for ignoring him about the threats cyberterrorist can pose. In RealLife, Dr. Bruce Edward Ivins was suspected to have caused the 2001 Anthrax attacks for this same reason.
* HilariousInHindsight: [=McClane=] mentions to Farrell about having some ''Franchise/GIJoe'' action figures in his room. In ''Film/GIJoeRetaliation'', BruceWillis plays Joseph Colton, the original G.I. Joe.
* StrawmanHasAPoint: Gabriel ''did'' try to warn the government who hired him that their security was woefully inadequate...It still doesn't stop him from exploiting those weaknesses to get rich and kill people (and not in that particular order).
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* BoringInvincibleHero: An accusation leveled at the fourth film by many including, of all people, Michael Scott of ''Series/TheOfficeUS''.
* EvilIsSexy:
** Maggie Q's character, which [=McClane=] comments on.
--> ''"That girl of yours? Smokin' hot."''
** Her boyfriend Thomas Gabriel (played by Timothy Olyphant) is quite easy on the eyes himself.
* HarsherInHindsight: The villain's apparent motivation for messing with America's computer infrastructure is to teach them a lesson for ignoring him about the threats cyberterrorist can pose. In RealLife, Dr. Bruce Edward Ivins was suspected to have caused the 2001 Anthrax attacks for this same reason.
* HilariousInHindsight: [=McClane=] mentions to Farrell about having some ''Franchise/GIJoe'' action figures in his room. In ''Film/GIJoeRetaliation'', BruceWillis plays Joseph Colton, the original G.I. Joe.
* StrawmanHasAPoint: Gabriel ''did'' try to warn the government who hired him that their security was woefully inadequate...It still doesn't stop him from exploiting those weaknesses to get rich and kill people (and not in that particular order).
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