24: Season Five
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Movie Reviews of 24: Season Five
Movie Review: Everybody Has A Little Jack Bauer In Them
Summary: 5 Stars
You know the saying "you want things done right, you have to do it yourself?" That's Jack Bauer. Fighting off terrorists and preventing attacks while dodging death, all in a 24 hour period. His harsh methods have many questioning his motives, but usually getting the results needed in the end, which makes him the best at his job as field agent for CTU (Counter Terrorist Unit). In each season though, we find that even though he is honored for jobs well done, it does however take a toll on him and everybody around him. He's endured the murder of his wife, and being disconnected from his own daughter who loves him, but can't deal with the danger that's constantly around him. In season four, the Chinese government sought to apprehend Jack after leading a mission to kidnap a suspect from their consulate which led to the accidental death of one of their officials. Someone then came to kill Jack, but not before he could fake his own death and escape. In season five, Jack is living under the radar. With that in mind, you almost wouldn't expect something to go wrong...but doesn't that usually happen on this show? Former President David Palmer is assassinated, framing Jack while terrorists threaten to attack with deadly nerve gas. What is usually seen as a very long day for Jack Bauer only gets worse.
If you're not addicted to 24, start on season one. You won't regret it.
Movie Review: Best season of a dying show.....
Summary: 5 Stars
The first five seasons of 24 are the best thriller/escapism you'll find on television. It's fast-paced, big-budgeted, over-the-top (sometimes WAAAAAAAY over-the-top), and mostly clever. But I don't think ANY of the previous seasons (or the lame season 6) can come even close to the excitment and joy of watching this fifth season.
Yes this season follows the same (tired) gimick of everything happening in real-time, but what set this season apart for me was it's more focusd plot-line. Several of lead character Jack Bauer's friends are killed or attacked and he's out to find out who and get revenge. Ok, sometimes the overall story arch DOES get side-tracked to the typical (terrorists trying to release poisonous gas), and sometimes it's not always that interesting (CTU gets infiltrated AGAIN!). But none of these side-attractions even BEGIN to take-away from the exciting central story which pushes along at break-neck speed and crediblilty (thanks also to the believable performances of the ENTIRE cast).
Like some people I try not to watch the show on TV and much prefer to wait for the DVD to come out which is why I can't recommend buying this season enough (thought why there's not subtitles on every episode is beyond me). Yes it's a couple years old now, but it's still the best (and most affordable) 24 episodes of action you'll find anywhere.
Movie Review: MINDBLOWING SEASON 5
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a banner series for this extraordinarily conceived and executed television series. From its explosive opening through 24 hours of plot twists, exciting action, and devastating loss, this season is absolutely superb. Be warned though---there's lots of unexpected killings in this season and several favorite characters are disposed of. You just don't know what to expect from this Emmy-winning series.
Kiefer Sutherland won his much deserved Best Actor emmy as Jack finds himself confronted with one impossible task after another. The supporting cast is superb: James Morrison as CTU director Bill Buchanan; Mary Lynn Rajskub as the neurotic but brilliant Chloe; Kim Raver as Jack's former love Audrey; William Devane as irasible Secretary of Defense; Louis Lombardi as the plump and human Edgar; Jayne Atkinson as the Homeland Security Director; Sean Astin as the pompous replacement; Peter Weller as the vicious assassin; Glenn Morshower as the stoic Aaron; Jude Ciccollella as Mike Novick; Julian Sands as the evil terrorist; and of course, Gregory Itzin and Jean Smart as the President and First Lady, who were robbed of their supporting actor Emmys, and who are just fantastic in these pivotal roles.
24 is one of the best series out there and this season shows why.
Movie Review: The best 24 hours you could spend watching TV.
Summary: 5 Stars
I don't know of another show that brings more power, punch and twists to a single episode, much less an entire season. "24" on Day 5 is no exception - in fact, it's definitely the best of the series to date.
Season 5 starts out with finding out where Jack is and has been for the past 18 months, while the rest of the world believes him to be dead. As would be expected, that situation doesn't last long. After some shocking events, Jack is brought back to CTU to handle the latest threat - and learn who is behind the death of someone close to him. Where Season 5 starts out and where it ends up, is as usual the best rollercoaster that television has to offer. You won't be disappointed. We watched the entire season in a matter of just over a week, watching a few episodes every night.
The DVD extras are interesting too - the Season 6 prequel hits with you a surprise of its own at the end. The "Supporting Characters" extra is full of interesting interview bits with the actors. The 100th Episode Reel is a collage of the seasons to date - it is interesting to watch just for the sheer amazement of how much has happened and changed in just five seasons.
24 is the best show on television - the Season 5 DVD release does it justice.
Movie Review: 10 Reasons why Season 5 is the best of the best...
Summary: 5 Stars
(1) It's the best non-stop action no-holds-barred series yet.
(2) No silly sideline stories (cougar/CTU baby/CTU head's unstable daughter). It never strays from the focussed, gripping story.
(3) The acting is the best yet, especially Logan and his wife together (check out the subtle body language, even hand wringing and facial twitches at critical moments!).
(4) The music is racheted up several notches to enhance the heart-pounding story.
(5) Kim makes a minimum of appearances.
(6) The political intrigue combined with the terror threat is the best yet.
(7) Implicating top government officials into the terror threat has you asking "how can Jack possibly stop them?"
(8) The killer first episode has you screaming at the TV in disbelief! Although some folks may disagree, killing off some key actors was necessary, and was a perfect transition from Season 4. One trademark of this show is that it doesn't get stale. It pushes the envelope.
(9) The final haunting ending to Day 5 has us counting down the hours to Day 6.
(10) It didn't win BEST DRAMA and BEST ACTOR for nothing at the Emmys.