Thriller & Mystery > Cuthbert, Elisha Thriller & Mystery

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 ...

Capodon 15.10.2009 · Read full review
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Review of 24 - Series 1 - Complete (Box Set) (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 ...

Capodon 20.10.2009 · Read full review
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Review of 24 - Series 3 - Complete (DVD)

Another long day at work for Jack

Advantages: Jacks back
Disadvantages: None i can think of

...on the first season of 24 then you will fully understand the love i have for this show and its characters. Love is a strong word but i'll use it anyway! Another £50 given over to the nice people at HMV and season 2 was purchased. After the experience i had with season 1, i thought it best to try and miss the episodes on TV and wait for the dvd to come out so i could watch 4/5 episodes in a row if i wanted to. It was hard work as my buddies were watching ...
...managed to stay clear of 24 chats! This season in my opinion was better than the first which was hard to do but the writers, cast and directors did an amazing job in keeping people on the edge of their seat. PLOT - As mentioned in my season 1 review, its quite tricky to give you a definitive plot for the whole days events due to the multiple subplots and continued progression of the stories throughout the day, however i will give you a run down ...

Capodon 16.10.2009 · Read full review
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Review of 24 - Series 2 - Complete (DVD)

Can you keep it quiet, Dot..?

Advantages: Excellent performance by Elisha Cuthbert and Camilla Belle.
Disadvantages: Some disturbing moments and dialogues.

...two teen school girls and the quest of their lives. Smart and beautiful actress Elisha Kurthbert and another brilliant actress Camilla Belle played the central characters in this movie. Director Jammie Babbit directed a few short films before she started directing feature movies. Generally her movies are a bit unusual, innovative and they revolve around certain social crisis and problems. Her first movie “But I am a cheerleader” was a romantic comedy ...
...It was well received by the audience and won a few awards as well. Later in 2005, she directed “The Quiet” which is a psychological thriller and family drama that revolves around a deaf and mute girl and her discovery about a dysfunctional family and their dark secrets. As a director Jammie Babbit did a superb job of executing the theme and story-line of this movie in an interesting and consequential way, and it is indeed worth watching. MAIN CAST ...

Gladiator007 22.06.2009 · Read full review
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Review of The Quiet (DVD)

24 hours of fun fun fun

Advantages: Original and exciting
Disadvantages: series two: Kim

...I say, we were amazed. 24 has all the makings of a superb series and the first season is full of twists and revelations that had me surprised until the very end. Ok, I will get to the point now, 24 is a real time epic which focuses on the life of CTU (Counter Terrorist Unit) agent Jack Bauer in Los Angeles. Each episode focuses on one hour in his very eventful day. We meet characters that we don't know if we can trust them or not, we meet terrorists ...
...Los Angeles within the next 24 hours. Jack finds himself reluctantly being dragged back into the life of a CTU agent. The President of the United States has been informed of the nuclear threat and it is the first time in his term of office he has had to deal with terrorists. Will he survive the day? Will he help Jack in his time of need? Will he do what's necessary to save the city of Angels? In this series we are greeted with old and new characters, ...

mamba17 05.11.2005 · Read full review
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Review of 24 - Series 1-3 - Complete (Box Set) (DVD)