24: Season Two
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Movie Reviews of 24: Season Two
Movie Review: Amazing
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been hooked on this show since it began two years ago. I can't sstop watching it!! Even when u have watch the whole 24 episodes the first time round, i still have to watch it again to find out how u could tell who the bad guys were and how the ending came to be what it was. The second season is by far the best because it has some of the best caharacters like George Masion and his very cleaver one liners. For instance when he gets exposed to a radioactive substance while following a lead and a specialised paramedic says that he has to take his clothes off he asks: "aren'tyou going to buy me didnner first". he was the best character that season and made me laugh a lot. The second season also seem to have a high death toll and you could always rely on Kim getting into some form of trouble, which was annoying at times but was reaslly just a break from the other stuff that was happening at that time, gave you time to breath. The ending was a bit of a schocker and even watching it back did not make any more sense, but then again the ending was was really a proper ending like the first one because it was one where you had to wait for to the nxt season to see what happens. That was a good thing to do because then that ensures that the people who watch the 2nd season will definately come back to watch the next one. But that also ment having to wait nearly a whole to find out the out come.
By now the 3rd season is on our scenes on sky one (UK) and this is still capativitng but not as instensive as the other two and so far not as high a death toll as the second one.
Movie Review: "24": Season Two
Summary: 5 Stars
After such a surprisingly good first season (and one heckuva finale to boot), I had good expectations for the second season of "24". After the first episode of year two, I had my expectations raised considerably. Avoiding the "sophomore slump" most new TV shows tend to fall into, "24" managed to still be entertaining, and by no means boring. After the tragic finale of season one, Jack Bauer (played to award-winning perfection by Kiefer Sutherland) finds himself isolated and unwilling to go back to work for the Counter-Terrorist Unit. So it's with surprise that President David Palmer (played to award-deserving perfection by Dennis Haysbert), the man whose life he saved last season calls him for help to find a nuclear bomb which is believed to go off in Los Angeles before the end of the day. He takes the assignment, but before its over, he will face off against terrorists, an old ally turned traitor, and certain death (over and over again). This concept (24 hours=24 episodes) could easily fall flat on its face, but is held together by a solid ensemble cast and crew, incredible twists and turns, and unbeliveably relevant drama. The seven-disc set is a new bar for TV on DVD, boasting several commentaries, nearly an hour of deleted scenes, a great two-part documentary on the last episodes of the season, and a look the work it takes to make those slick split-screen sequences. All in all, a better than average collection for a solid season of great drama and action (And if you're not waiting for season three after this, I'd honestly recommend checking your pulse).Movie Review: Best show currently in production on Broadcast TV?
Summary: 5 Stars
Love the show. Period. Have just finished watching the first 5 seasons (something of a marathon over the last month).
Season 1 was good. Season 2 was better, though it still did some "hokey" stuff. Still centered a bit too much around Jack's daughter (did they intentionally write her as a ditz?). Nonetheless, this season upped the ante a bit, and was quite satisfying.
As to packaging and the discs themselves: the first 4 seasons come in fold-out packaging + outer sleeve, much like the Highlander series and a few others. The first discs contain the episodes themselves, and the last disc contains some bonus materials.
Season 2 did a much better job with chapter breaks, scene selection menus, and an added dis of bonus features, including deleted scenes, and featurettes. The video and audio were up to par. Of course I don't have a large-screen/wide-screen TV nor surround sound, so I can't test under all conditions. But if there were any video or audio issues I didn't notice them. Perhaps some moire/color issues in scenes with close parallel-line patterns. But I've noticed that on any number of DVD releases of other series from other studios, so I wouldn't say there was any more in 24 than other series.
Overall, I highly recommend this for anyone who hasn't seen 24, and who likes the spy/thriller type show. If you liked Alias and/or La Femme Nikita, you'll probably like 24 as well. There are some "intense" scenes and probably some harsh language, so preview episodes before showing it to any youngsters, if at all.
Movie Review: Jack Bauer is back and better than before!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
As this season opens, Jack Bauer's (Kiefer Sutherland) life is falling apart. His wife was murdered, and his daughter, Kim has disowned him. Suddenly he gets a call from the President of the United States (expertly portrayed by Dennis Haysbert) asking him to stop a terrorist plot to detonate a nuclear weapon in Los Angeles.Upon accepting the mission, Jack is thrust into an emotional game of mystery and deciet as he goes undercover to uncover the location of the bomb. One of the highlights of the season is when Jack is reunited with Nina Myers (Sara Clarke), Jack's former co-worker at the Counter-Terrorist Unit, who is responsible for murdering his wife.
The real-time aspect of the show helps to build the tension as things get steadily worse for Jack Bauer. Attention is given to every minor detail in order to maintain consistancy throughout the story.
The characters constantly change throughout the story as the situations gets more intense. George Mason, Jack's untrusting boss, learns to respect Jack's unconventional methods and in the end is willing to sacrifice himself so that Jack can have a second chance to put his life back together. Tony, Jack's friend, will eventually try to hinder Jack's investigation, which has the potential to prevent an all-out war!
Based on the features of the previous DVD, we can expect the season to be presented in the Widescreen format, with surround sound, and a preview of what is to come in Season three. I know I speak for every fan of this series when I say I can't wait!
Movie Review: The BEST show on Television right now
Summary: 5 Stars
For us 80's generation who miss the good old days, when television used to mean something, and are suffering with all these reality shows, 24 has offered to me relief. This pulse pounding, cliff hanging, thriller is the best show on television right now. Jack Bauer, is the ulitmate hero, he breaks the rules, takes risks, whatever it takes to get the job done. I thought Season 2 was better than the first, more character development, and more plots. This show leaves the question, how far does one go, to save millions of people. Jack Bauer, kills a suspect, in custody, threatens to kill a terrorist's family, in order to get answers about the Nucluear Bomb. President Palmer, illegally detains a nosy reporter, to keep him from leaking the news about the bomb, and has Secret Service torture one of his own staff, in order to get information. I have to say, if this were real life, whatever it takes to get the job done. The only draw back on this show is Kim Bauer' Jack's daugther who just doesn't think, she just keeps getting in more trouble, but its just ridicoulous, because she is so dumb. I loved all the characters, the CTU staff, the White House, staff, the new family that is introduced, that play big roles. I also love how the show makes you think about each hour of the day, and how precious time really is. 24 is a great action thriller, that feeds that craving we all have for action. Kiefer Sutherland is the best, this show beats any other television show, I highly recomend buying this DVD, then stay up and watch all twenty four episodes.