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Summary: Stylistically superior
Review: This show started with a bang, kept me enthralled throughout all the episodes, and showed that experimentation with style can be extremely rewarding. My only real complaint stylistically is that it seemed to take itself too seriously and yet not seriously enough at times. There are surprises all throughout, yet many felt forced and would have been better if they had been planned out further ahead of time in the writing.Yet do not be fooled, this is one of the best action shows that have hit television in recent memory. Fine acting as well. Highly recommended.
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Summary: The television equivalent of heroin
Review: Although season one of "24" contains its fair share of plot holes, massive contrivances, overheated dialogue, and far-out ideas, all is easily forgiven. "24" makes for some seriously addictive TV because it offers something that's in painfully short supply in Hollywood, whether on the big or small screen: genuine suspense. I had sort of a vague feeling throughout that things would turn out for the best, but with people getting killed left and right it's obvious that no one's safe. The show's writers prove themselves to be masters at keeping the plot moving along while throwing so many surprises your way you'll probably give up trying to guess what's going to happen about halfway through. The next stunning twist or revelation is never far away, and you can rarely be sure who's good or bad. As the interwtined plots develop, they come to encompass a combination of international cloak-and-dagger workings, back-room political machinations, revenge plots, and family melodrama. Although "24" has plenty of bullets flying around, it's definitely not an action show. Rather, it's a suspense show with action in it. It's more about building tension, and showing how the tension effects the characters, than anything else. Kiefer Sutherland gives an appropriately serious performance as Jack Bauer, the noble government agent who's trying to piece his family back together after the demands of his work has driven it apart. The supporting cast is mostly excellent as well, and the foreboding score helps crank up the already tense atmosphere. "24" broke new ground here, and it's continuing to do so with its so-far excellent second season. This six-disc set is worth every penny.
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Summary: Turned me into fan
Review: I have to say I was glued to the screen. Intense. Inpredictable. My adrenalin level was up about 85% of the time. I'd fully recommend watching this DVD.
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Summary: The return of network television!
Review: In the age of such HBO hits as The Sopranos and Six Feet Under, a lot of people dismissed network television. 24 is the show that put it back on the map. It's brilliant writing and performances make for some of the best television I have ever seen. Since it was rushed to DVD in time for season two, there really aren't that many features apart from an alternate ending with or without commentary, but the quality of the show more than makes up for this oversite! Consider this a must buy!
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Summary: Bet You Can't Watch Just One
Review: It's just after midnight at the Bauer home. They're getting ready for bed when Jack gets a phone call asking him to report to work at the Counter Terrorism Unit in Los Angeles. There he's briefed on a plot to assassinate Presidential candidate David Palmer. Meanwhile, his daughter Kim has snuck out of the house to meet some guys who are bad news. His wife Terri is finding trouble searching for Kim. And Palmer is facing a crisis of his own concerning something in his family's past he didn't even know about. It's going to be a long day for everyone. This thriller series is innovative. Each episode represents just one hour in the day. I wasn't sure they could pull if off, but the writers managed to keep all the plots going and make the gaps between seeing characters believable. It quickly turned into a weekly addiction that had me glued to my seat and dreading commercials more then normal. Some of the plots loose steam in the afternoon, but it builds up tension again for the climax, which was the best hour of television last season, period. Unfortunately, this set wasn't all it could have been. They removed the "previously on 24" recaps, which are very useful if you just want to pop a random disc into the machine. Ironically, they also don't have a play all feature, which would go well with no recaps. The worst thing, in my opinion, is the lack of chapter breaks in each episode. The season 1 intro (on the last disc) is ok and includes a mention of this season. Of course, at this point, we're far beyond anything they would have told us in the set. The best feature is the alternate ending. While (to my surprise) I prefer the original, it's nice to see what might have been. As you would expect, the picture and audio quality are top notch. It's a shame this great show didn't get the DVD treatment it deserved. I'm willing to overlook the lack of extras because of timing, but the lack of the recap & chapter breaks really bothers me. Even so, it's a good set of a great show worth using to catch up or remember this innovative program.
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Summary: GREAT boxed set! Could have had more features...
Review: I love 24, and unfortunately missed alot of the first season. So, I got this boxed set and after a few days of watching, I finished the entire season! It hooks you at the end of every episode and has you hanging in suspense. It is very addictive because I knew I had the entire season in my hands so I did not want to stop watching!
There is an alternate ending which is cool, and also a special introduction from Kiefer Sutherland. My only minor complaints were that the introduction to the DVD set was on the LAST disc so you got to see Kiefer's intro after watching the whole thing. I suppose you could pop the last disc in first and catch the intro, but it is only about 30 seconds. I don't know about you, but as a DVD fan I love features! I love seeing behind the scenes, outtakes, and featurettes. None of those were in this set, but it was a great season and I am happy I got it!
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Summary: Great show
Review: I would have given this DVD collection 5 stars except that where the commercials would have been there is about a 5 second black-out. I feel the producers of the collection could have faded and blended the segments together without the black-outs. Also, running the opening and closing credits after each hour is a bit repetitive also. Better blending would have made this collection sooooooo much better. I would still highly recommend this collection to anyone who is enthralled by the show.
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Summary: Best Television. PERIOD
Review: When I was young there was the X-files from 1993 to 2001 which was my favourite show, even though i stopped watching X-files after 4 seasons because it went into a inferior complex and I couldnt get to see any good television show until I saw the pilot of 24 and I got hooked, when the DVD came out I got it the first day it went to the shelves, and I see people complaining there are hardly any extra's. what I want to ask them, is that if they even have time to see the extra's. The episodes are itself so intriguing and interesting that you get hooked and cant stop watching. I am also sad that 24 didnt win the best drama and Kiefer Sutherland didnt win best actor, I wont trust award shows now.
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Summary: Wow, what a show
Review: I am not a TV watcher. Finding time to sit down and watch programs is very hard for me. I don't even try to watch a season long series on TV anymore. But at Blockbusters one day, trying to find something that would interest me, but wouldn't be too girly-girl for my husband, I looked at the dvd "24" for the 30th time. I was never much into Kiefer Sutherland and kind of reluctantly picked up the DVD to rent. So it comes time to watch it and I AM GLUED TO THE TV! The series had me spellbound, great story lines and tons of suspense. I would even have dreams about the show, what is going on with that?
I have been running to the store to rent this show every two days, and finally only have 2 more episodes to go. Had I known how good it would be, I think I would have bought it to begin with. But now I am heartbroken that Season 2 is airing now and I have missed them. Alas, I will force myself to wait for the Season 2 DVD's to come out as that is the best way to watch this show. And for Kiefer, I have a new respect for him, he is great. Try the first four episodes, you WILL NOT be able to rest until you see the whole season!
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Summary: It blew us away!
Review: This is the best drama that we have seen from TV in years. We couldn't wait to get to the next episode; watched the whole DVD set in one weekend. My husband said, "You did good" in selecting this for our viewing entertainment. Don't look for perfection in use of "technical devices," just enjoy the drama!
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