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24 - Redemption [2008]
24
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #57 in DVD
- Released on: 2008-12-01
- Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
- Format: PAL
- Number of discs: 1
- Running time: 96 minutes
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.co.uk Review
Love him or hate him, it’s good to have Jack Bauer back on our screens. Played with sneer and menace by Kiefer Sutherland, the ruthless ex-Counter Terrorism Unit agent is the kind of guy you’re glad is on your side, and this time, 24: Redemption finds him facing up to demons of his own.
Set between the sixth and seventh seasons of 24, Redemption transports Jack Bauer to Africa, and it doesn’t take long for trouble to flare up. His mission this time, only inevitably it gets more complex than this, is to get a group of orphans to the Embassy safely, even if it means putting his own freedom on the line.
While 24: Redemption leaves some of the familiar cast of the show at home, it does have some impressive names joining Sutherland on this particular adventure. Robert Carlyle’s mysterious character for one is a fine addition, and getting Jon Voight into a villainous role is entirely to be encouraged.
Most impressive of all though, 24: Redemption shows real signs of the franchise getting back on its feet, after the juddering, muddled sixth season, that left many wondering if the show had enjoyed its best days. Now? There’s a real thirst for season seven, and a hope that the extended break the show has enjoyed has been put to good use. Because nobody, nobody does this kind of edge-of-the-seat TV thriller better than the 24 team. --Jon Foster
Synopsis
On they day of the Presidential Inauguration, Jack Bauer finds himself in the midst of a bloody uprising in the small African nation of Sangala. He must risk his life to transport a group or orphans to the American Embassy and sacrifice his own freedom to ensure that they are evacuated out of the country and make it safely to America.
Customer Reviews
Bring on Series 7
Set somewhere in Africa (mostly), Jack is back. Although the plot is somewhat predictable, the tension crackles throughout, and the ending sets up series 7 nicely. Meanwhile on the other side of the Atlantic, I am not altogether convinced by the new lady President, but Jon Voight as the new baddie shows real menace - this looks extremely promising indeed. 24 has provided consistently rivetting viewing throughout its long run (except for the slight dip in Series 6) and is streets ahead of most other American long running series (with the possible exception of The West Wing). Redemption is a fitting prequel to the new series -bring it on!
24 carat lame
This is such a lame film that it discredits what has gone before- the film just doesn't work at all what is great about the series is having the familiar blips of the countdown this is all realtime so there is no sense of drama or tension. The plot is pretty thin and the acting not normally an issue wooden even Robert Carlisle puts in a shocking performance with an Irish/ English accent.
How much more trauma can this guy take ?
After a painfully slow start this latest fix of 24 gathers pace and credibility. Set in Africa with Jack in hiding and playing the humanitarian at a boys school one begins to wonder how this is going to tie in with series 7. But do not fret Jacks selfless sacrifice makes sure that things tie in nicely.
Without giving the story away Robert Carlyle gives a great performance as Jacks old war buddy Carl Benton. And Jon Voight provides an air of mysterious menace with his portrayal of Jonas Hodges. However I haven't warmed to the new president played by Cherry Jones, she might grow on me.We don't get the build up of tension that we've grown accustomed to with 24 and there is no overwhelming suspense. As a stand alone picture I think this falls a little flat but as a prequel it ticks the right boxes and is a job well done.
In the extras we get a sneaky peek at series 7 and I must say it looks great, a build up of suspense followed by a burst of action, just what 24 is all about. And Tony Almeida is back as a bad guy ! Who would have guessed it ? Jack versus Tony I cant wait.
