The missus' ongoing love affair with Johnson continues and so to a viewing of his latest blockbuster. Objectively, it's not a great movie - but Johnson is as charismatic as ever and, despite a weak script, his performances are getting better. It's wonderful to see Campbell back in a blockbuster.It's also interesting to speculate the impact Chinese cinema goers are having on Hollywood as the movie tilts to their ambitions. To start, it's set in the tallest skyscraper in the world which happens to be in Hong Kong and owned by a Chinese billionaire. Asian actors also populate most of secondary parts - and not just as bad guys. Lastly, the ascetic and staging of the action feels distinctly Hong Kong at times.
Verdict: Passable Die Hard copy lifted by Johnson & Campbell.
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