24 - Series 1 - Complete (Box Set) (DVD)

...missed the first series of 24 when it was on TV, I had heard some friends talking about it, and saying how compulsive they found it. I found the series so gripping that the promise I had made to myself to only watch the first episode and see how much I enjoyed it was blown out of the water. The first night of watching 24, I suddenly realised that I had watched 6 hours of TV, a very unusual occurrence for me. What is 24? 24 is an American made thriller. ...
...is about the 24 hours beginning at midnight, on the day of the California Presidential Primary. It follows the story of a few main characters, and the way that their lives become intertwined over the 24 hour period. The first series of 24 is largely set in CTU (The Counter Terrorist Unit) in Los Angeles. CTU is fictional, and is supposed to be a branch of the CIA. One of the main briefs of CTU is to protect America, and Americans from terrorist threats. ...

ciaomeister1 11.06.2007 (06.06.2007) · Read full review
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...welcoming into the world of 24 was slightly by fluke, on my way to work i had heard radio djs rave about this new series, similar to what i heard about Heroes a few years later. They were saying this guy Jack Bauer played by Kiefer Sutherland, was a bit of a legend and they couldnt stop going on about it. Clearly when something impresses you so much to broadcast it on air, it requires checking out at least. But as my main concern at that time was ...
...to detail the plot with 24 as progression is made throughout the day and the finale may have little or no bearing on what occurs at the start but i will endeavour to bring the idea over here to give you a taste of what is happening. Word arrives into the counter terrorist unit (CTU) based in LA at midnight that there will be an assassination attempt today on black presidential candidate David Palmer. Director Jack Bauer is called at his home, that ...

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...watching a single episode of 24 right up to the current season (7). I'd seen the adverts but it was completely not my thing. I hate movies like that, and I hate TV shows along the same lines even more. For some reason I decided to give season 7 a go as so many people were looking forward to it coming back on - and, much to my annoyance, I got completely hooked and ended up buying all the boxsets so I could catch up. I ended up watching the entire ...
...So, what's different about 24 from other shows in the same genre? Well, the quite obvious fact that it's all in real time! Sortof, anyway. Each episode is about 45 minutes long, so there are a few time jumps where adverts would be. This is a bit odd when you're watching the DVD as three times an episode you will suddenly lose five minutes. This is a bit irritating at first, but you get used to it. I originally couldn't really see why having it in ...

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I first heard about 24 in a DVD review in a magazine. They said it was the best Drama they had ever witnessed! It was some time later that Season 2 started on TV. Remembering the review I thought to myself that I will give it a go! After 40 minutes of staring at the Tele with wide eyes and adrenaline pumping through my veins I was hooked! I watched the second episode the next week and it was the greatest 40 minutes of my life! Wow this is good! ...
...one go. Structure ----------------------------------- 24 has a unique structure that really defines the series from everything else. The series consists of 24 episodes each representing 1 hour in real time. There is a digital clock with a high-tech ticking that appears constantly so you can see what the time is in the programme. This is very important as important times are often mentioned. Normally when the clock appears the screen divides into ...

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...work to watch my new 24 box set in 1 sitting! I got plenty of supplies to keep me going for the day; pizza, cidar, doritos and dip!! I first got into 24 during the first series, however I missed some episodes and it wasn't till the second series that I watched every week. I saw this box set in Tesco for £24!! At just £1 per hour, I thought it was too good to miss... 24 is a creative, revolutionary television program - '24' (representing the number ...
...has lead to a favourite 24 drinking game amongst fans! You down a shot every time he says it - and in extreme situations like chase sequences, Jack sometimes says 'Damn it, damn it' as Keifer Sutherland knows about this game and wants to get the fans steamin! Here are some of the best quotes from this season... Quotes: Jack Bauer: You can look the other way once, and it's no big deal, except it makes it easier for you to compromise the next time, ...

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...the highly acclaimed TV drama 24 starring Keifer Sutherland as the now infamous Jack Bauer. Let's see where to start: The longest day of Jack Bauer's life begins at just turned midnight on the day of the presidential primaries, slowly at first, he is relaxing playing chess with his daughter Kimberly. There is no tension in these first scenes, we get some inclination that there is lots of history to this guy, this Jack Bauer guy, and over the course ...
...the course of the next 24 hours events too. Kimberly heads off to bed and we feel an undercurrent of conflict between the mother and daughter as Jack gets a call from work. Jack leads the team at CTU - the counter-terrorist unit of the government, he gets to work to find that there has been an assassination threat on one of the candidates for the presidential election, David Palmer. The plot is massive and very complex, twisting and turning at ...

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...[Dennis Haysbert] and so his 24 hours of hell begin at precisely midnight. During that 24 hours Jack has to deal with internal treachery and mistrust, with family crisis, with coerced compliance with terrorists, with stopping the assassination, with betrayal and with pure, hands on gritty field agent work which he does in his own unorthodox, questionable and inimitable style. As each hour ticks by the situation intensifies, the stakes become higher, ...
...I think you'll thoroughly enjoy 24 Season 1 hence I recommend it to you. Technical Stuff: Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Writers: Robert Cochrane, Joel Surnow, Michael Loceff, Chip Johannessen, Howard Gordon, Andrew Newman, Virgil Williams, Lawrence Hertzog, Michale Chernuchin, Maurice Hurley. Directors: Stephen Hopkins, Winrich Kolbe, Bryan Spicer, David Guggenheim, Jon Cassar, Fred Keller, Paul Shapiro. Main Cast: [Necessarily long] ...

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...Haysbert), sometime in the next 24 hours. His assignment is to protect Palmer, stop the shooter, and flush out a mole inside the agency. Meanwhile, Teri sets off in search of Kim (who has snuck out of the house), whos night of partying has suddenly turned into a struggle for her very survival. Even now, after 6 seasons, 24 is still the best thing around. It is a nerve racking, nail biting, teeth grinding, edge of your seat roller-coaster. With the ...
...ending on a cliff hanger, 24 is a non-stop ride. There is a distinct lack of special features though. The only 2 of any note are, an alternate ending, which I will not reveal as it will spoil the ENTIRE season!!! And a "season 2 preview", which is basically just a trailer made up of clips from season 1! So there is nothing on offer here. But when a programme is this good, who cares about special features. This is the show that relaunched the career ...

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24 is an American TV series about a government special agent called Jack Bauer. He works for an organisation called CTU, Counter Terrorist Unit. This series is a real time show with each season lasting 24 episode of one hour. Each season therefore lasts 24 hours, hence the shows name. The show has been running for six seasons now and each season has dealt with different terrorist incidents. The idea of a real time series is quite novel and it works ...
...be. I like watching 24 and it has a shock value that will leave you hanging until the next episode. Even if you think you know what is going on, you will always be surprised by the twists and turns. Bauer is a determined character who will do anything for the security and safety of America. If you ever get interrogated by Jack Bauer, you should fear for your life. 24 is a fantastic series that always entertains and never disappoints the viewer. ...

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Extremely enjoyable programme. I didn't expect to enjoy this in the beginning, however, when I started to watch I was unable to stop until I had finished the entire series. A really dramatic, tense, original series. I intend to purchase every other series now. ...

morgan2 12.05.2007
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24 - Season 1 24 Episodes on six discs Cast : Kiefer Sutherland = Jack Bauer Xander Berkley = George Mason Carlos Bernard = Tony Almeda Sarah Clarke = Nina Myers Penny Johnson Jerald = Sherry Palmer Eric Balfour = Milo Pressman Elisha Cuthbert = Kimberly Bauer Leslie Hope = Teri Bauer Dennis Haysbert = David Palmer Extras Alternate Ending and a season two preview Summary 24 is a truly brilliant and innotive series where events happen ...
...connected to him in one 24 hour period. Episode Quality = 10/10 Extras = 4/10 Packaging = 6/10 Originality = 10/10 Video = 7/10 Audeo = 9/10 Acting = 9/10 Writing = 9/10 Plot At 12.00 Midnight on the day of the california presidential, Jack Bauer(Head of Counter Terroist Unit) finds out that an attempt on Senator David Palmers life could happen at any time, he also finds out that his daughter kimberly has snuck out and is missing and that ...

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...was. Season One of 24 throws you head first into the world of Jack Bauer, Los Angeles CTU Agent. Jack Bauer is a family man whose world becomes turned upside down before your eyes in 'the longest day of his life'. Jack's anguish becomes the viewer's delight, as 24 delightfully tense, pulsating episodes unfold in real time before your eyes. Like a book you just can't put down, addiction quickly sets in and each brilliant hour flies past. Like twists ...
...After an exhilirating climax, 24 has you in a vice, and the first season is just the beginning of it all... At the time of writing, websites such as Play.com is selling boxsets for just £17.99. I urge those who have not yet experienced 24 to buy Season One, and if, like me, you are left yearning for more, the fun won't stop there. Summary: An incredible introduction to a television phenomenon ...

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...friend and confidant... 24 is filmed in real time, and ever second of these 24 hours is edge of your seat stuff. 24 is a completely orignal and innovative Television experience. After the first 3 or 4 hours you will not be able to put it on. I originally missed this on Sky one and so rented it after been told I had to see this show. After the first 4 hours I was so eager to see the next episode I went out and bought the DVD box set. Kiefer Sutherland's ...
...entire cast All 24 episodes leave you shouting at the TV while gripping your seat, and gritting your teeth. Elisha Cuthbert and Carlos Bernard give both male and female viewers a bit of eye candy as well. What more could you possibly want! I will admit that with season one you will need to watch the first 2-3 episodes to get into it, as you need to get to know the character to fully appreciate the intensity and drama surrounding the CTU and Jack ...

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After seeing series 5 and 6, we just couldn't wait to see series 7 so have gone back to the beginning! Series 1 although more basic than the latter shows still has the same excitement, tension and more twists and turns than a chinese puzzle. If you like drama, suspense and action, you will love 24. This really does keep you on your toes, and once started, you wont be happy until you've seen every episode. ...

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...to purchase season 1 of 24. I had started watching 24 from season 2. I really didnt get what all the hype surrounding 24 was about. I was wrong. In my opinion 24 is one of the best shows ever created. In this Season of 24 you get 6 DVD's with 4 episodes per DVD. The show is done in real time but with "tv breaks" each show lasts about 40 minutes. In season 1 of 24 we are introduced to Jack Bauer (kiefer Sutherland) and his life as a father to 15 ...
...see him as head of CTU (counter terrorist unit) and the relationship he holds with his various colleagues. Without giving too much away about the actual storyline, it takes place on the day of the presidential primary in Los Angeles where Senator David Palmer is running for presidential election. He is favourite to become the first coloured president of the US. At CTU we see how Jacks family become interlinked with his work and all the events that ...

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