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The Definitive Holmes and Watson

Advantages: Beautifully restored versions of the greatest Holmes and Watson of all time
Disadvantages: None a single one

...not conversant with the Rathbone/Bruce Sherlock Holmes films, they began as almost A-movies for Twentieth Century Fox first in Hound and then The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. At this point Fox decided not to film any further adventures but Universal, ever desiring to put together B-movie series, which might draw in audiences, negotiated with Conan Doyle's estate to gain the rights. Successfully so, they brought back Rathbone, as an angular, slightly ...
...Baskervilles and The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes remained faithful to Conan Doyle's late Victorian, fin-de-siecle, milieu, Universal decided to update Holmes and Watson to the present day, and as such the first few films, including Sherlock Holmes in Washington and Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon were patriotic flag-wavers, where Holmes was pitted against dastardly Nazis but it soon became clear to them that it was fog drenched London and/or ...

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Review of Sherlock Holmes - The Definitive Collection (Box Set) (DVD)

Events occur in real time

Advantages: The whole thing is pure brilliance
Disadvantages: Too long a wait between boxset releases

...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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Review of 24 - Series 1 - Complete (Box Set) (DVD)

Another brilliant instalment in the 24 franchise

Advantages: Some shocking plot twists and turns
Disadvantages: Doesnt quite hit the heights of previous seasons

...what to expect from a 24 series, although this one for me missed something. maybe i need to go and watch it again, shame lol!! PLOT - As with my other 24 reviews i will attempt to give you some detail of the start plot but not too much then onwards as what you end up with after 24 episodes is usually something different from what you started with!! Day 4 is set 18 months after the end of day 3, this means we have known Jack for 6 years now. We ...
...behind the scenes look at 24 the game which settles itself in nicely between day 2 and 3. Again most episodes directed by trusty Jon Cassar who has had a hand in all previous seasons OVERALL - I think personally, it took me a while to accomodate to the new characters and new layout of CTU. The viewer will have to learn to get to know a number of new personel within the department and the lack of leadership from new president Keeler keeps the government ...

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Review of 24 - Series 4 - Complete (DVD)

Previously on 24

Advantages: One of the best seasons of the series. be prepared to be shocked
Disadvantages: Other priorities in life with become secondary while watching

...not anything to do with 24 don' worry, therefore i had seen nearly half of the series and then had to wait for the dvd release to continue watching. Only once have i done this, never again. Wait for the dvd, its worth it. Anyway, this season is one of my favourites as it doesnt hold back on the storylines and shock factor plus provides probably the best ending so far in the 24 series. MAIN PLOT - Feel free to read the plot here but as with my previous ...
...and every one of the 24 seasons. Both Gregory Itzin and Jean Smart were nominated for an emmy for outstanding supporting actor and actress and had regularly played alongside each other in various stage performances. 24 LAYOUT - A lot of the filming of this season is between CTU and Logans presidential retreat, built especially for the character. The split screen is still very much in force which is good to see. As with the other seasons, the episodes ...

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Review of 24 - Series 5 - Complete (DVD)

Jack Bauer books a week off work - no chance!

Advantages: Suspenceful, gripping and brilliant storylines
Disadvantages: A little far fetched at times

...of the hit TV series 24 is just about my favourite. If i could give this 50 stars i would its that good. Every series of 24 is edgy, dramatic and suspenceful and fills me with excitement every time. Check this out, last night i put on the first disc of series 7 and watched the first 4 episodes, i got so excited i was acting like a child. My girlfriend had to leave the room! Shocking behaviour really but i love it! Anyway this season did the same ...
...story believable. LAYOUT OF 24 - As with previous seasons, 24 continues to use split screen and starts the day at 1pm which differs from the previous starts of 12am and 8am. I have found that the use of split screen is slightly reduced compared to the previous seasons, this doesnt take anything away from the storyline but the main use for the split screen is towards the end of each episodes when we focus on the various characters and their individual ...

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Review of 24 - Series 3 - Complete (DVD)