24: Redemption
by Jon Cassar
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Actor: Cherry Jones, Colm Feore, Kiefer Sutherland, Peter MacNicol, Robert CarlyleDirector: Jon Cassar
Brand: TCFHE
Cinematographer: Rodney Charters
Composer: Sean Gallery
Editor: Scott Powell
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language); Spanish (Subtitled)
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 100 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-11-25
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: 20th Century Fox
DVD Reviews of 24: Redemption
DVD Review: No Relationships = No True Drama
Summary: 2 Stars
To me, one of the real strengths of the TV series "24" has been the show's ability to weave romantic relationships into the complex plots, intense scenarios, and "oh-my-gosh!" cliffhangers. Sure, fans love to see Jack Bauer get all intense and save the day, but when it comes right down to it, the Jack/Audrey, Tony/Michelle, Chloe/Edgar, and Karen/Bill (including others) relationships are really what drive forward the drama of any given season.
This TV-movie, produced because of the TV Writers strike of 2007-2008, contains all the key elements (intensity, interesting plot, etc.) of "24"'s past seasons minus that one crucial element: relationships. Basically, the plot centers on Jack Bauer, now a sort of missionary in Africa, who is once again pulled into a political struggle when a group of revolutionist attempt a military coupe on the country he resides in. At the same time, he is trying to keep himself one step ahead of the subpoena he is being served from the U.S. government for his previous interrogation techniques.
While Jack's new "line of work" in Africa is much different than any previous character development, it falls flat simply because he is, by-and-large, alone (CTU doesn't even show up in the film) for the duration. He's just as heroic and eccentric as ever, but it really doesn't builds towards anything besides a contrived method to lead into Season Seven. In all honesty, I found the scenes involving the transition of power from President Noah Daniels to newcomer President-Elect Allison Taylor to be the most compelling of the entire two-hour period, as they really do set the groundwork for the upcoming season.
Thus, although I realize that the "24" production crew was hamstrung by the writers strike and may have hit a bit of a writing roadblock as a result, I still found "Redemption" to be uninspiring and little more than a place holder between seasons six and seven. Strangely, I like the implied direction that the show is taking heading into its seventh effort, but I just didn't enjoy this two-hour path to get there. I'm ready to get back to the CTU-driven, Jack Bauer-intensive, relationship-driven drama I have come to expect and love from this program.
DVD Review: I REALLY LOVE 24, but...................
Summary: 1 Stars
I Bought every season of 24 and will buy season 7 tomorrow (opening day). As I fan I was geeked at the coming of this movie. I was soooo disappointed. It didn't have that 24 feel or pace. Slow moving, plodding, lack of action. Jack against terrorist? No. Save the world? No. Nukes? No. CTU? No. Action? No. Slow, plodding, boring??? Yes, yes, and yes. On a 1-10 I give each season between 7 to 9. I would give this movie a 2 on a 1-10. Also, totally NOT necessary to transistion the last seasons. Can I get my $24 dollars back? Still love 24, but redemption has no redeeming value. Peace.DVD Review: 24 tv show
Summary: 3 Stars
I enjoy watching tv episodes of 24,this was ,however a bit of a failure to me.DVD Review: Jack's Baccccckkkkkk
Summary: 5 Stars
After too long a wait, 24 came back with this special in November. It was good. I enjoyed it as I neede my 24 fix!DVD Review: Intro to new season -- a must-have for collector-fans
Summary: 5 Stars
In previous seasons, _24_ has had two-hour premieres (and even four hours, split between Sunday and Monday). Well, IMHO this is the two-hour premiere episode for the new season. Granted, it is not absolutely essential that you watch "24: Redemption" in order to appreciate the 24-episode Season 7 -- but if you're reading this you're almost certainly a fan of the series, and if you're a fan you almost certainly can't get enough of _24_.
What has Jack Bauer been doing since the end of Season 6? You'll find out when you watch "Redemption". And if you happen to be reading this after already beginning to watch Season 7, you can still watch this TV-movie and gain an insight or two into what world events led up to the season's start.
The writing, directing, acting and all other important factors are typical _24_ quality, as you might expect. The two-hour format (less commercial time in the televised version, but there is also an extended version) gives the creative types a little extra freedom to flesh out the story. Personally I was a bit disappointed that this was not the big-screen "24 movie" I was hoping we'd get, but I suppose that still could happen someday.
If you are a fan of _24_, either you have already seen "24: Redemption" or you want to see it. And if buy the box-sets of each season (you do, don't you?), then you absolutely have to add this to your collection. Get it. You won't regret it.
Description of 24: Redemption
The pulse-pounding countdown gets a jumpstart as 24: Redemption, the unprecedented feature-length event from television's most provocative and suspenseful series, arrives on DVD November 25th. After sacrificing everything for his country, Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) stands to lose the only thing he has left - his freedom. Wanted by the U.S. government and working as a missionary in Africa, Bauer is called upon to stop a ruthless warlord from drafting innocent children into his murderous militia. But first, Bauer must confront his own torturous past and face an impossible decision that will change his life forever.Special features include:
. Extended Edition "Creator's Cut" featuring over ten minutes of never-before-seen footage (not shown in the television broadcast version)
. Behind-the-scenes "Making Of" documentary
. Children of War featurette
. Cast / Crew Commentary
. "24" Season 6 in Four Minutes featurette
. Season 7 Sneak Peek - First 16 minutes of the premiere episode
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