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Summary: A new type of series and one of the best!
Review: I kept hearing about how terrific the new "24" television show is so I had to check it out for myself at Blockbuster. I wasn't sure what I was getting myself into. I wasn't really a big fan of Keifer Sutherland and the whole "government agent trying to stop potential harm to a presidential candidate" storyline sounded a little overdone, but I was in shock after I rented the first two volumes of the series. I admit you do have to sit and be patient through the first 15/20 minutes or so of the very first episode (so we can be introduced to the main cast), but then...thats when the action kicks in and the plot thickens. I became an addict to this show as I got to the end of the first show! "Edge of your seat" excitement was more than an expression...I really was sitting on the edge! The writing is superb along with the acting and the way the show is presented in "Real time" is an innovative approach to tv entertainment. There are alot of plot twists as you sit and go through the episodes and this is far from being a predictable show. Keifer's characters in other projects haven't always been likable but he does a great job portraying the dark hero. I only rented this because I didn't think it would be the type of show I'd watch again, but I'm ready to watch it all over again! If you're trying to watch the episodes on tv now with its 2nd season, you'll probably feel lost. You have to watch the first season first and its better to just wait for repeats or the dvd release of the 2nd season before beginning that. Take a chance on this set. Its worth it!
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Summary: 24 Is Good TV
Review: I missed a couple of episodes of the first season of "24," so I was glad to catch up with the DVD collection. My wife and I enjoyed some rainy afternoons watching this, and we loved it for its intricate plot and its terrific acting. Now, I'm eager for the end of season two and the inevitable DVD collection.
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Summary: Imagine!
Review: Reading the Worlds Best Suspense/Thriller novel,
but only being allowed to read a Chapter a week!Now you can get the entire first book(DVD set)!!
And enjoy the entire thrill ride all at once!
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Summary: Hooked to the show? Then this is a MUST HAVE!
Review: I'm sorry, but I have never experienced the suspense, excitment, and anxiety that I did while watching this show. The second season is proving to be even better than the first and i cannot wait till Season 2 comes out on DVD. Amazon also has the cheapest price for this (I checked all over). Get this!
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Summary: A Day of Hell is Heaven for the Viewer
Review: 24 is the most imaginative concept to come along in a drama category in many a year. Each episode reflects one hour of one day in the life of Jack Bauer, CTU Manager. The writing is first class with plots and subplots aplenty. The story lines all tie together and keep you on the edge of your seat - much like the old Saturday matinee cliff hangars. The acting is very controlled ie. very good. There isn't anything on the small screen to compare with 24 - both Season 1 and 2.
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Summary: Keifer Sutherland as Jack Bauer, the modern Sisyphus
Review: My strongest memory of watching Season One of "24" was at the end of episode 12, where I thought that we had finally arrived at a moment where Jack Bauer could take a deep breath and catch his bearings for a moment. Of course, I was wrong, because this is a series where things go from bad to worse and well beyond as Jack Bauer experiences "the worst day of my life." Creator Robert Cochran worked brilliantly within the confines of his grand design, where events happen simultaneously and in real time. The official mission might be heading off an assassination attempt of presidential candidate Senator David Palmer on the day of the California primary, but there is always some pressing task at hand as the hits just keep on coming from start to finish in this show. "24" is a series where the obvious goal was to throw everything at Jack Bauer and the other candidates, including a large number of kitchen sinks, mostly with regards to his family. I think the casting of Keifer Sutherland as Jack Bauer was strategic, because as the one "movie star" in the cast he stands out as larger than life against the rest of the ensemble. The Sisyphus analogy is not meant to be superficial, because any sense of success at any given moment in the series is transitory at best. Sutherland's performance holds the series together, but the true star is Cochran and his team of writers. It is the story that gets you hooked and sweeps you along for the roller coaster ride as the bad things just keep happening. Watching the show a second time (and in a shorter time span) gave me a better appreciation for how things were set up, which you do not really notice so much the first time through because you have to absorb all the rapid fire developments. The second season is following the same pattern, and I fear it will be disappointing simply because the ending cannot have the emotional impact of what happens with Season One. I would be surprised if Jack Bauer and company make it beyond 48 hours, but we shall see. Finally: One of the "advantages" of watching the complete first season of "24" on DVD is that you can do it less to start watching it straight through some time (of course, you have to start at midnight). I am too old to engage in such a dedicated effort, but that is no reason for the rest of your not to give it a try.
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Summary: Too intense!!
Review: I became hooked during the first season, but I had missed the first 8 episodes and missed three of the remaining 16 episodes. I got this DVD for a Thanksgiving "24" marathon (kudos to those who watched the 24-hour Labor Day marathon on Fox). After watching the first 6 episodes, I realized that this show is just too intense to watch all at once. The tension, plot twists, and sense of dread permeates every single one of the series' subplots. The acting from Keifer Sutherland and the ensemble cast is top notch; a rare treat in these days of "reality TV". I ended up watching the entire series over the next four days. As Day 2 continues to unfold, I hope that Fox continues to keep this series going. This is one show where one dislikes instead of merely tolerating commercial interruptions.
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Summary: "I HAVE NO MORE FINGERNAILS!!"
Review: After paying no attention to the first season, i made an effort to watch the second season to see what all the hype was about. After the second episode i ran out and bought the complete first season. This has to be the greatest television event ever written. Each episode is written by a completley different person and if you thought you had a nail-biting problem before, better get out the hydrogen peroxide because all you will be left with is nubs. As one fellow reviewer so correctly stated, you need to watch about four episodes at a time to really appreciate how great it is. Try to do it all together and you will be hurting as bad as Jack Bauer and his family. My father got into with me, but read the booklet which gives away each episode and even he was still supriesd, so even if you heard about it from a friend and think the shock will be wasted, pay no mind, it is still a thrill-ride multiplied 24 times. My mother, who can never be pleased, has christened 24 her most favorite show EVER.!! Each disc contains 4 episodes, without commercial interuptions. It is fun to see the clock fade in and out where the commercials would be because the timing is based on individual scenes. Talk about cardiovascular exercise, 24 will keep your heart going the entire time. Imagine a 24 hour movie with an actual story and great acting that will really suprise you. Each character has their own identity and they realistically grow as the day/season goes on. You will be guessing out loud with your loved one's or by yourself at the suble twist and turns that you will never figure out. Too many suspense shows/movies make it easy for the viewer to figure out. In this show if you figure something out, it is a small piece of an enormous jig-saw puzzle that is very under-rated and worth every measley penny. Buy this, watch it, and you will be an instant fan.
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Summary: 24 Must see TeeVee
Review: There's TV & there's 24. 24 takes action suspense & drama to the next level, it is the next step in the evolution of television. The unique concept behind this brainchild is that the show takes place in real time. During the regular season with commercials of course (during the season the commercials equate to travel time or nonessential portions of the hour). On the DVD you get through an hour in about 40min. The action still takes place in real time with out waiting for all that travel, BONUS! If that was all why bother. What hooks you is the story line. An assassination plot against the first African-American with a real shot of being elected President on the day of the California Presidential Primaries. Just when you thought you knew what was going to happen or who is lying, spying, cheating, or betraying who the story yanks the rug out from under your feet and you stare at the TV with your mouth hanging open mumbling no they did not over and over. Warning dont start watching 24 untill you have some serious time to devote to it because once you start you can not stop. I watched all 6 disks in 3 days (and I have a job and kids). I am a devout fan of 24. It is the only TV show I schedule my life around and once you watch this box set of season one you'll understand why. A Word of Caution if you are planning on giving this as a gift and you havn't seen it who ever you give it to will force you to watch it once they are through!
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Summary: An Incomparable Television Experience!!
Review: 24 is the most engaging television experience ever put on the air. I saw my first episode of 24 in July of 2001. One of my friends worked for a marketing agency and FOX television was one of their major clients. In order to prepare their staff to develop marketing plans for the upcoming FOX television season, employees were asked to screen tapes they were given of the upcoming pilots/season premiers. I watched the tape of the 24 pilot 2 ½ months before it was set to premiere and knew then that it was going to be a smash. Any of you who currently watch the series can imagine how rough those months were considering the anticipation you are left with at the end of each show. 24 is a show you get sucked into. Unfortunately, it is hard to get sucked in mid-season or even mid series as several show elements rely on information acquired from previous episodes. Many loyal viewers such as myself have become slaves to the series, and find it difficult to relate all the background knowledge you pickup from the series to other potential viewers who find this knowledge gap to be an unacceptable hurdle that prevents them from enjoying the series to the same extent and on the levels as you. This DVD set changes the rules and gives loyal fans and other would-be 24 viewers the chance to enjoy the first season for the first time, or all over again. For those unfamiliar with the show's concept here is a brief description of how this and every other season of 24 works... ...24 episodes are aired each 1 hour long comprising an entire season that will chronicle the happenings of a single 24 hour day - hence the title 24. Everything occurs in real-time as the show follows several different plot lines that cross and converge throughout the day often employing split screen effects to allow the viewer to experience several different events as they happen simultaneously. The plot centers around the day of Federal Agent Jack Bauer (Keifer Sutherland - who won a Golden Globe for Season 1) as he attempts to foil a terrorist plot to assassinate a Presidential candidate, and the lives of those persons who will eventually cross paths with Bauer's investigation... ...Needless to say this method of storytelling provides gut-wrenching plot twists and perplexing character developments that will have you developing your own conspiracy theories throughout the viewing. Each hour of the series leaves you anticipating the next. This lull in the action otherwise known as, 10:00pm Tuesday Night - 9:00pm the next Tuesday, has now been dealt with for all you new viewers w/ this DVD set. I'm not going to waste your time remarking about extra added features, bonus footage, and the alternate ending that though enjoyable, not to mention, intriguing, do not represent the core of this set. The action, suspense, drama, and humility present in 24 represents television at its best. Owning this set is a testament to my love of the series, and my intention on sharing it with those not fortunate enough to have gotten sucked in as early as I was. Season 2 began a few weeks back, and I am back to a celebrated Tuesday night tradition. This set is a steal when considering the hours of enjoyment you will have watching it and the seasons of 24 yet to come on FOX. I am by no means an avid TV viewer, as I only watch about 6-10 hours of TV a week (that includes the hour of news I watch each morning), but I make sure that at least 1 hour of that is reserved for 24. Treat yourself to some quality archived television by checking out this DVD set. You will thank me later. If you still have your doubts, see if you can pick up the first episode of season 1 at your local video store, or a taped copy from one of the millions of viewers. If my words have not motivated you to own this DVD set, those 60 minutes will be all the convincing you will need.
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