24: Season Two
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Movie Reviews of 24: Season Two
Movie Review: Wow! Suspense at a good price. Topic is right on today!
Summary: 5 Stars
I got my freebie intro disc at Best Buy for the first 2 episodes. I did not load them for about 2 months. Big mistake: This second season rocks and hooked me so bad that I had to watch 4 episodes at a time.Naturally, I thought this would be another soapy action series. The writing is so good that lots of fluff is eliminated and you are treated to a cerebral adventure. This show hits the right topic at the right time. Terrorists could place a nuclear device in a major US city.
I won't rehash the plots as you can get them off the 24 hour site. But I would say that each turn that you think is leading one way...turns into another unexpected direction.
The DVD is superb in sound as bullets on my state of the art 6.1 Dolby seem to be coming fromn the left and from behind me. Great sound! I wonder if I can get the same sound from my TV. If not, another vote for buying the DVD.
Also, I work long hours and thus this raises a question: why bother to record or watch each week, when the convenience of the DVD makes viewing more enjoyable and practical.
Thus, should I watch the third season or just buy the DVD? I will buy the DVD as I would hate to miss even one episode.
There are few time wasters such as stupid car chase scenes, long dying dialogs, or love story complications. Yes, there is some romance, but thank God the writers don't waste time with 'getting to know you", useless bedroom scenes, shower scenes, crying "I love you scenes". Yes, this is at a minimal. This is not the show for such stuff, versus cable TV. This is for serious adventure/action enthusiasts.
Final comment: the president is so good in this show that one wonders where they found him. Anyway, you won't be dissappointed.
My only worry is that if I buy the DVD does that hurt the show versus viewing it on the Nielson ratings. I love you guys, hope you make money off my $50 purchase.
Movie Review: Not as Unpredictable as the 1st, but Doesn't Disappoint
Summary: 5 Stars
Personally, amidst the hype 24's sequel season had received, I was somewhat skeptical that Season 2 could outdo the riveting success that was Season 1. After watching Season 2 in its entirety, it was somewhat of a letdown, but nonetheless, it delivered the same suspense and thrills the first one dished out.The second season takes place 18 months after the events of the first season and it ranges from 8:00pm to 8:00am. Jack Bauer, played wonderfully by Kiefer Sutherland, returns as a broken man, obviously because of the Season 1 finale. Kim has disowned Jack and he finds himself lonely and distraught. Meanwhile, David Palmer (Dennis Haysbert), who ran in the presidential primary in Season 1, is the new commander-in-chief of the United States. President Palmer calls Bauer back on duty, on a dangerous mission to thwart the detonation of a nuclear bomb in Los Angeles. Bauer has the dark mentality of a rogue, feeling as if he has nothing to live for. In short, Bauer is a good guy, thinking more like a bad guy. With each hour, Bauer discovers the government conspiracy behind the terrorist threat and it all leads up to the final hour, where Bauer must in essence, save Palmer's presidency and the world, for that matter.
The second season of 24 seems to reflect the touchy, changing times and further onward into the waning hours, it reflects the social and political problems of the world today. Despite the influenced plot and the relatively predictable line of events, 24 carries on the quality of the first season. The cast, especially Sutherland and Haysbert, is stellar as usual and of course, the nail-biting developments and tone are awesome and cerebral. For those just new to the phenomenon of 24, I advise that you watch Season 1 first before this second set because your understanding of the story is greatly enhanced.
Movie Review: 24 well spent hours!
Summary: 5 Stars
I'll admit it---I'm addicted. This show is amazing entertainment and kept me on the edge of my seat for the entire season. I'm so glad they are putting these episodes out quickly. I was a "johnny-come-lately", panning the first season and tuning in for the second season on a whim. I was hooked with the first episode and couldn't get enough. Thankfully, at the time I started watching, Season One was out on dvd, so I bought it and caught up on Jack Bauer's adventures. Now, I'm jonesing for Season Three but in the meantime I have this new dvd set to enjoy with lots of interesting features, such as 44 deleted scenes, commentary and featurettes that make this 7 disc set a worthy addition to your collection. Jack's next horrific day on the job starts with the threat of an atomic bomb smuggled into Los Angeles by an international terrorist organization. This sets of a chain of reactions that become one spell binding turn after another. I won't go into much detail about what happens but you'll be biting your nails by the end of each episode. Keifer Sutherland is great as Jack Bauer, the CTU agent that can handle almost ANY situation. Dennis Haysbert is perfect as David Palmer, a very charasmatic President, who uses Agent Bauer when he gets into a tight spot. My personal favorite, Penny Johnson, as the delightfully sneaky and scheming, Sherry Palmer, is back for Season Two, adding plenty of guessing and twists for the fans. Daughter Kim is back too (played by Elisha Cuthbert) stumbling into trouble and keeping her dad busy trying to save her, as well as the entire city of Los Angeles. I'm hoping they reduce her role in Season Three and make her a little less danger prone. Other than that, I have no complaints about this incredible show. Go get this dvd set...and don't take 24 hours to do it!!!!Movie Review: 24 is the best military drama on TV.
Summary: 5 Stars
24 is the best military drama on tv. I was first introduced to the incredible power of 24, when FX had the season two marathon. Before that I had heard this and that about the show but had never gotten to watch any of it. Once season three began to air I started watching it on a regular basis. Now I own both season one and season two, and I am a very loyal fan, I have nothing bad to say about 24The season two storyline had a very strong impact on the viewers as well as all of America. Following the very intense and tragic incident of 9/11, the writers of 24 wrote a story that we could not only relate to but could feel with intense emotions.
Following the very tragic death of his wife, CTU agent Jack Bauer decides to resign from active duty. Estranged from his daughter and isolating himself from the rest of the world he now lives in a Los Angeles condo. Until one day when the President calls him and personally request that he return to CTU in order to help them on their latest mission. What is the mission? There is a dirty nuke in LA that has been brought into the country by a middle eastern terrorist group with the help of some american businessmen. The ultimate plot? Detonate the bomb on american soil. Why? So that america can start a war with the middle east. Some may ask "Why would american businessman want to start a war with the middle east?" There could be many reasons, but for the sake of those who have not seen season two, I will let you find out the reason on your own.
24 is a very intense and realistic show. There is no doubt that some may not be able to handle it. But for those who can I suggest that you get your hands on both season one and season two, I promise you will not regret it.
Movie Review: Cool
Summary: 5 Stars
As a general rule, I don't watch drama on television. In the last few months, I've picked up a few shows, but in the 5 years previous to that there wasn't a single drama that I watched with any regularity. (This would be dating back to when the 'X-Files' went to hell, and when I determined that 'Millenium' was too goddamn depressing.) Well actually, I still haven't ever watched '24' on TV, just the DVD's, and I don't really know if I'd have all that much patience for just watching a single episode a week. But, suffice to say, watching it on DVD is damn fun. Yeah, yeah, this show is ridiculously implausible, and the flashy style rarely adds anything to it, but it makes you watch more. So, it works.
Entertaining though season 1 was, season 2 is a vast improvement. Season 1 tended to be extremely unfocused and meandering, whereas season 2 is much more tightly plotted. And, it also earns points for being willing to do things that you wouldn't anticipate. (i.e. kill important characters) A few of the plot twists are kinda obnoxiously ludicrous, but this sorta thing is only a passing annoyance, and comes with the territory. Performances are generally very strong, with the notable exception of Elisha Cuthbert, who's pretty ehh. But, she's real purty, so I forgive her. Special note goes to Kiefer Sutherland, mainly because he pretty much pulls off the whole badass image he's trying to create here, despite the fact that he's more naturally inclined to be a dork. And, although it's much more about tension and plot, some of the action scenes are reasonably well choreographed, which is pretty much unheard of on TV.
Hmm, I guess that's it. Kcin likes the show!