24: Season Five
|
List Price: Our Price: $15.99 You Save: $33.99 (68%) Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Buy Used: from $8.79 (click here) Category: DVD See more DVD releases |
|---|
Buy this DVD movie at online store in your country
Canada
Canada
Movie Reviews of 24: Season Five
Movie Review: Jack Bauer's Hour of Power Towers Over ALL!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Revel in his awesomeness!!! For he is a god amongst men and he is deserving of all praise that can possibly be heaped upon him. The one time the Emmys got something right!! Jack Bauer is as close as any fictional character has become to being superhumanly powerful, and at some times his recurrent circumvention of the bureaucratic system, assaulting his friends and co-workers, his flagrant abuse of "prisoner's rights" and his uncanny ability to fight his way out of any trap... it may require a little bit more suspension of disbelief than would normally be necessary in a lesser show, but the very core of this show is Jack Bauer, or more specifially, Kiefer Sutherland and his increasingly better performance each season of 24. When he is having a particularly emotional moment, you feel it exude from the screen.... this is just an example of the power that Sutherland brings to this show. Also standing out as always is Mary Lynn Rasjkub as the wonderfully ascerbic and wicked-tongued Chloe O'Brien. The introduction of her character is one of the best things that's happened to this show. But this season has some other stand-out characters: one that was introduced in season 4 and a brand new one. Fans of the show know these as President Charles Logan (the wonderfully slimy Gregory Itzin) and his first lady Martha Logan (the amazing Jean Smart). Their interplay and their performances are almost as key as Sutherland in this season. Another thing that came to be almost an in-joke is that three members of the cast of the original ROBOCOP film appear in different parts of the series, which as a fan of that film was just really cool to see. Whether or not that was intended, it's still a nice touch for genre fans. Julian Sands has lots of fun chewing up scenery as the evil Russian-yet-English-Accented Terrorist. The premise is per usual: Jack must defy all odds to save the country and avenge his personal losses. But the plot itself is of a higher level of complexity and tragedy this season than prior seasons. The way it begins is ALMOST as shocking as the way the season ends. And the ending of the final episode of the season... that scream you heard in the whole of the United States and parts of Canada and Mexico... that was me. January 2007 CANNOT GET HERE SOON ENOUGH!!!Movie Review: DAY 5: Signing of the Russia America Anti-Terrorist Treaty
Summary: 5 Stars
After being framed for the assassination of a powerful politcal leader and several federal agents; Jack Bauer surfaces from hiding in order to clear his name and to find those responsible. The deaths are connected to the day's scheduled event of a Presidential signing of an anti-terrorist treaty with Russia. Once a group of Russian radicals take over an L.A. airport and begin executing hostages; it becomes clear that they will stop at nothing in order to prevent the treaty's signing. As Jack attempts to track the terrorists down, he soon realizes that someone even more powerful knew that he was alive and is now manipulating his every move.
Kiefer Sutherland returns with a ground breaking performance as Federal Agent Jack Bauer. Along with Sutherland is an all star cast including emmy nomminees for 2007. Sean Callery provides a fresh and original score for this must see thriller. The writers have definately out done themselves this year. The entire season is one main storyline which will keep viewers holding their breath until the end. Each episode is in strong succession to the previous hour creating the overall finished product of one bad day. There are events which are slightly independent from the one which follows it, but they all connect masterfully as terrorist events within a twenty four hour period. Surprises of the season are revealed immediately as well as mid season, but they all will leave fans in awe. Elisha Cutherbert returns as Kim Bauer, but as just a minor role in easing the storyline. There is the continuous use of CTU workers fighting with one another and doing stupid things, but not to the point of drasticly slowing down the main story. These occurances are minor and get over fairly quick. The highlight to the season is its resolution and cliff hanger, it will leave the viewer demanding more. The best trait to this season is its simple idea expanded over a believable twenty four hours and its creative story telling. Not since season one, has 24 been so cleverly delivered and filmed. In this regard, season five is definately as good and in some aspects better than the original.
Movie Review: Awesome Season - But Not the Best
Summary: 5 Stars
POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING----
Season 5 of "24" is largely regarded as the best. I am sure that I am in the minority by saying that Season 3 is my choice as the best of the group, with Seasons 2 and 4 close behind. I will say that the entire cast of Season 5 turned in magnificent performances, whereas in the past you could only say that about some, but not all of the cast.
As you know the season begins "with a bang" as one of the major characters is killed. In fact the first couple of episodes were so action packed and dramatic that they felt like they were 10 minutes long. I did take issue with the fact that so many great characters were killed off throughout this season and from what I have heard about Season 6 that may not have been the wisest move by the writers.
In addition, Season 5 really seems to revolve around President Logan, played fantastically by Greg Itzin. This really gave characters like Mike Novick, Aaron Pierce, Walt Cummings, and Martha Logan a chance to shine.
24 has always been known for its memorable villains and the ones in Season 5 live up to the high standards set by seasons past. Peter Weller does a great job as a corrupt former CTU agent and it is interesting how Jack is forced to use him in order to uncover the terrorist plot in this season. Towards the end of Season 5 there is a fantastic episode that takes place inside of a Russian Submarine. In addition, the funeral procession for President Palmer is incredibly moving for a TV show.
As mentioned previously, my main complaint is with the deaths of so many characters who really made the show great in the past seasons. At some point the writers would have to ask themselves why would anybody want to work at CTU when the agents always end up dead? Also, it's about time security got a little bit tighter at CTU headquarters, which continues to be breached.
All in all another great season for 24 despite a few flaws. Here is hoping that the writers did not overplay their hand here and have something left for future seasons.
Movie Review: A perfect followup to the best season of 24
Summary: 5 Stars
The 5th Season of 24 is my second favorite season of 24 closely behind the thrilling 4th season. Season five is an even more suspenseful and pulse pounding day for Jack Bauer. The season never ceases to amaze me with the greatest introduction I've ever seen and also one of the greatest endings I have ever seen. Although it pained me dearly to see the death of David Palmer, one of my favorite characters (a Democrat who Barack Obama could never hold a candle to) in the show, the revelations that spawned from there which led to the unmasking of a massive government conspiracy that makes Watergate and Teapot-Dome look like little white lies.
The brilliance behind Season 5 lies within the fact that while there are many political aspects that exist throughout, the main point of Season 5 is to make people understand that even our government is not perfect and that corruption exists even in the highest levels. It also raises the main question, after watching everything you wonder - how much should the public really know? There's enough corruption within the government to turn the average American exposed to it into an anarchist. This massive conspiracy that is revealed, while the terrorist Vladimir Bierko is very at large and must be stopped by Jack Bauer, the real "bad guy" is someone else and others similar. How much information would you really wish to know, and what information is best kept out of the public's hands?
I think in this case, unfortunately James Heller was right. It's best that the public does not know even though Bauer tries to expose it as much as possible. Some people may disagree, but you'll get a chance to form your own opinion afterwards.
Aside from all this political and media jargon, the fifth season of 24 is my close second favorite, and there is non-stop action, some amazing plot twists, and a very very dramatic story revolving around Jack Bauer and others such as Audrey Raines. I hope this review was helpful to you.
Movie Review: Just keeps getting better
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been a fan of the show "24" since the very beginning. Each season they keep topping the last one. And I didn't think it was possible to be better than Season 4.
How wrong I was.
This season has an amazing season premiere in which a couple of major characters are killed in the episode. These deaths lead Jack Bauer to come out of hiding (he faked his death at the end of Season 4) and brings him back into the CTU fold to help find out who is behind the murders.
Then it goes up another notch when it is discovered that terrorists have acquired Sentox nerve gas and are threatening to release it if the President signs a terrorist bill along with the Russian president. One of the cannisters ends up being released INSIDE of CTU, leading to the deaths of many civilians, including at least two more major characters.
Then it goes up yet another notch.
The rest of the season is dedicated to the retrieval of the deadly nerve gas, as well as the shocking discovery as to the discovery of who is behind the day's events. Truly a season that keeps you grippeed from beginning to end.
This season brings out some of the most impressive acting I have ever seen. Keifer Sutherland shows every range of emotion this season, an especially telling moment when he is briefly reunited with his daughter, Kim. And the other major standout is Jean Smart, who plays the First Lady. She is considered paranoid and mentally unstable. And she plays her part to perfection. Chloe also has a much larger role, and the viewer gets a glimpse into her personal life, as well as her past. She also shines this season.
Any fan of "24" doesn't need to read this to know how great this season was. Anyone who is uncertain about this show will be completely amazed. Be it for the acting, the suspense, the great storyline, this season has it all.
Let's see if Season 6 can top this!