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24: REDEMPTION!!

Can't wait to watch it by david26	Nov 23rd, 2008 02:06:58 AM

Damn it,,,,2nd by The real Jack Bauer	Nov 23rd, 2008 02:15:14 AM
My jack sac held me back
Quite the range of reviews.... by Thrillho77	Nov 23rd, 2008 02:39:22 AM
Literally everything on the spectrum, from "great" to "meh" to "bad." Nothing to keep me from it - if season 6 didn't do that already, itself.
4 Years??? by pantera777	Nov 23rd, 2008 02:47:29 AM
How old IS Jack by now...?
nakedness-prone lesbian assassins by alice 13	Nov 23rd, 2008 02:54:48 AM
gets my vote.
24 is such a gimmick now by MapMan	Nov 23rd, 2008 02:57:44 AM
I mean, in the first season Jack at least fell asleep for a few minutes. Now everyone is fresh as a daisy all day long.
Time to re-invent the whole series by moviemaniac-7	Nov 23rd, 2008 03:36:19 AM
I for one think they should have left the US after season 3. Africa is a good place, Europe is quite compact and dense and you can get from one big city to another in two hours or so. Budget constraints have vetoed these ideas, I reckon, but I am a fan who admits another 24 hours set in the US - albeit the different coast - could get us more of the same.
W.C. Fields said it best: by Rocco Curioso	Nov 23rd, 2008 04:17:51 AM
"Never act with children or animals; they always steal the show". All we need (kids aside) is a lingering shot of a giraffe, rhino, or lion to kiss this one goodbye. "24" has already had its share of Uber-Bitches (Sherry Palmer and Nina Myers certainly leap to mind). I don't need to gaze upon Cherry Jones's Miss Piggy mug and be reminded of that "He's a righteous dude" porker from Ferris Bueller's Day Off" for an ENTIRE SEASON to remind me how far this show has fallen. Herc's obituary just saved me a heeeeeelluva lotta wasted viewing time. Actually, I'd like to see "24" rebooted, with Ferris subbing for Jack, Cameron as his Guy Friday good/bad/dead/alive Tony surrogate, and Mia Sara in place of Mia Kirschner as Mandy, the lesbianiacal hitwoman fanboy wet dream. Jeffrey Jones would make an acceptable George Mason. This show was once King. It didn't fall off the throne; it was KICKED off by the writers and producers. Sad; very sad.
I expected Herc to hate it by optimus122	Nov 23rd, 2008 05:19:18 AM
but it seems quite a few others don't like it as well. I am pretty sure this will be the last time we see 24 so enjoy this last season. By mid season it will be getting TSCC type ratings and be moved to Friday nights.
Whatever!! I still can't wait!!! by echobase	Nov 23rd, 2008 05:23:25 AM
Here in the UK it'll be on Monday night!!!
How old is Jack Bauer ? by question83	Nov 23rd, 2008 05:49:17 AM
I mean, after all of this time jumps from season to season. Fifty ?
Isn't this the plot of... by gopher	Nov 23rd, 2008 06:40:08 AM
...Far Cry 2?
Lost me by NudeandAroused	Nov 23rd, 2008 07:49:32 AM
I think this show has run its course. It should have quit as Jack walked off into the sunset at the end of season 4.
What the fuck is your obsession with Mandy? by V'Shael	Nov 23rd, 2008 07:50:25 AM
She appeared as a minor character in Season fucking 1, and that's it. Yet there's never a 24 story without a reference to Naked lesbian Mandy. Dude, it's beyond a joke. It's beyond stalking. It's a fucking sickness. You need help.
I agree that i should have ended... by emeraldboy	Nov 23rd, 2008 08:00:10 AM
in season 4. Lost in its 5th season is by a country mile the best show on tv. lost haters can go hang.
Even 'average' 24 is still aces in my book! by BiggusDickus	Nov 23rd, 2008 08:04:24 AM
I mean, it's Jack Bauer for feck's sake! And yes Herc, Mandy is filthy.
Bauer kicks Obama's ass by GeorgieBoy	Nov 23rd, 2008 08:14:30 AM
That wimp couldn't win an arm wrestling match a 6-year old let alone go up against Bauer.
People are idiots season 6 was better than most by Reelheed	Nov 23rd, 2008 08:18:06 AM

Do you think Obama would have been elected if it werent for 24? by Reelheed	Nov 23rd, 2008 08:20:59 AM
Everyone seems to expect greatness in a David Palmer-esque stylee. Just a thought...
No one really cares about 24... by Thick McRunFast	Nov 23rd, 2008 08:40:40 AM
...unless the villains are bomb-carrying Middle Eastern terrorists. C'mon, the GOP needs to rile up the base and the centrists need to be pissing their wishy-washy underpants!
V'Shael by MRJONZ72	Nov 23rd, 2008 08:41:47 AM
Mandy was actualy in Seasons 1, 2 and 4. If I remember correctly didnt she get a pardon from the President in season 4, for her attempt on David Palmer at the end of Season 2? Anyway does anyone know what year it is now in 24 continuity..I was just wondering I kinda lost track. Seaons 4 and 6 I find lesser than the rest..While I found 4 never boring..just found the level of absurdiness a bit much..Season 6 was just definetly a major dip in quality overall aginst the rest of the seasons. Hopefully Season 7 picks it back up. However I do wonder if this show had run it's course. Hopefully the movie and Season 7 will prove me wrong. But I can't remember what her pardon was in exhange for though.
Damn by MRJONZ72	Nov 23rd, 2008 08:44:02 AM
Wish we could go back and re-edit posts lol.
"...the show’s first five esteemed seasons...", really? by Pdorwick	Nov 23rd, 2008 09:28:09 AM
The only seasons I'd call "esteemed" would be 1 and 5. The rest range from poor to ridiculous. Let's not try to rewrite history here just because Season 6 was unwatchable.
24: Razor by Anakin Whoopass	Nov 23rd, 2008 09:35:34 AM
So what year is it now in 24 continuity? This show has had so many 2 and 4-year jumps forward it ought to look like Blade Runner by now.
lesbians?!?!?!! by Judge Briggs	Nov 23rd, 2008 09:36:40 AM

Still hopeful by SmokeFilledTavern	Nov 23rd, 2008 10:09:18 AM
I think it could be okay. I have much higher hopes for season 7. I didn't think 6 was all that bad, just not as fantastic as 5 was. I'm thinking 24 will have a couple more seasons tops.
So is it like 2020 in "24" time? by Laserhead	Nov 23rd, 2008 10:36:30 AM

Body Count? by Crow3711	Nov 23rd, 2008 10:36:55 AM
Does any one know Jack Bauer's official body count through the six season thus far? I would love to know that number. Has to be close to Four or Five Hundred.
Ah, Noah Daniels... by Raymar	Nov 23rd, 2008 11:11:08 AM
How I wish I could vote for him.
The problem for 24 is... by emeraldboy	Nov 23rd, 2008 11:43:25 AM
on seemingly killing off Tony Alemeida. they brought him back and without saying where he had been. what he was doing. it is going to taken a huge leap of faith for 24 audience to accept bad guy tony almeida. what next the return of president palmer and his duplicitous wife. This is 24 so I wouldnt rule it out. or the return of totally imperillied kim. and Wouldnt rule out the possibility of the return of wussy jack. the crybaby.
Seemingly at the start... by emeraldboy	Nov 23rd, 2008 11:49:07 AM
of season 7 hack is on trial for something. and Mary Lynn Rakjskubs character been axed. does anyone know. I agree with the questions being asked about the timelime. Does this movie bridge the gap between the end of season 6, jack looking over a cliff and Season 7 when he is on trial?
People bitchng about Tony coming back... by I Dunno	Nov 23rd, 2008 11:59:15 AM
seem to forget that the whole show is a look into Jack's life in 24 hour real time snapshots. So what snapshots did we see? Jack sees Tony get injected with some shit and carried away, then Jack has to move on and handle some other shit. He's taken away to a Chinese prison, comes back and handles some other shit. Should someone had come in and say, "Oh by the way, Tony's still alive"? Maybe but it didn't unnecessarily have to happen in what the audience saw. no lesbitastic Naked Mandy though, I can't forgive.
and Reelheed... by I Dunno	Nov 23rd, 2008 12:00:53 PM
...unless you were joking, you're a fucking moron.
has chloe o brien been written... by emeraldboy	Nov 23rd, 2008 12:09:38 PM
out of the show since CTU has been disbanded.
I am very familiar with the concept... by emeraldboy	Nov 23rd, 2008 12:11:21 PM
of drama happening off screen.
Redemption is set Four years after season 6? by Xiphos_2	Nov 23rd, 2008 12:12:34 PM
Time wise for the story wouldn't that make it somewhere near 2020? Man the timeline of this series is wacky, but for a sixty plus year old man Jack Baur looks kinda spry.
The Jack Sack is Back! by otm shank	Nov 23rd, 2008 01:49:58 PM
24 rocks.
No Moles by SUPERJIM	Nov 23rd, 2008 03:18:58 PM
Not a single mole, or something similar, in CTU or any other government agency this season please. That's all I ask.
To the person who mentioned CTU... by emeraldboy	Nov 23rd, 2008 04:09:16 PM
CTU was destroyed. By NoaH Daniels Right hand man. who also turned the tables on noah daniels. by exposing his affair with the blondy haired lady whose name I cant remember. Reid Pollack was the mans name.
24:Redemption and Season 7 is in 2012 by Dogmatic	Nov 23rd, 2008 04:20:53 PM
Season 1 to Season 2 = 1 year Season 2 to Season 3 = 3 years Season 3 to Season 4 = 1 1/2 yrs Season 4 to Season 5 = 6 months Season 5 to Season 6 = 1 1/2 years Season 6 to Season 7 = 4 years Soooo... 1 + 3 + 1 1/2 + 6 months + 1 1/2 + 4 = 11 1/2 so 24 started in 2001 so 2001 plus 11 1/2 puts tonight's movie and season 7 in the middle of the year 2012 Could this season be building to the end of the world?!?! hehehe
I Dunno by Reelheed	Nov 23rd, 2008 05:12:57 PM
You're a fucking simpleton pal.
CTU is gone? by SUPERJIM	Nov 23rd, 2008 05:22:24 PM
I seriously cannot remember that. Did it happen in season 6? Now it is gone, do you think they will use the CTU phone beep thingy as their mobile phone ringtones?
Jack Bauer Power Hour by kwisatzhaderach	Nov 23rd, 2008 05:31:30 PM
x 2!
Soulpatch is disguised as a tribal chief... by Banditmania	Nov 23rd, 2008 05:38:09 PM
wearing Edgar's ears around his neck.
please, let this be good!!! by echobase	Nov 23rd, 2008 05:48:44 PM
I really want season 7 to kick ass and get amazing ratings, otherwise I really think this will be the end for Jack
"24 started in 2001" by ElPaw	Nov 23rd, 2008 06:04:15 PM
It was set on the day of the California presidential primary, so it was either 2000 or 2004. Or some other leap year.
When does LOST begin...? by ccchhhrrriiisssm	Nov 23rd, 2008 07:21:19 PM
SIGH -- This just makes me miss LOST even more.
24: Blood Diamond at the Hotel Rawanda by DarkhawkPrime	Nov 23rd, 2008 07:25:05 PM
Title says it all. Since Jack Bauer is basically John Mclean I guess you could also call it 24: Die Harding in the Bush
My DAMMIT! number - 5 by Pennsy	Nov 23rd, 2008 07:39:47 PM

Democrat and Republican by oisin5199	Nov 23rd, 2008 07:44:59 PM
Despite Herc's exhortations, 24 has never said what political party their presidents represent. As far as I know, they've never used the terms 'Democrat' or 'Republican', just conservative and liberal, and even those not often. There's usually a difference between a hawkish president and a less hawkish one, but that's it. This is a fictional universe, thus fictional presidents and fictional African countries. Though I can't help but wonder if people were more ready to accept a black president after seeing David Palmer as such a commanding presence on the show. I wonder if Obama owes partial thanks to the writers of 24 and to Dennis Haysbert.
hahaha by Phimseto	Nov 23rd, 2008 08:05:55 PM
I love the portrayal of the U.N. Spot-on.
Benjamin Button Trailer by Fat and Curious	Nov 23rd, 2008 08:08:41 PM
fucking tight
Boy, does the U.N. look bad. by tonagan	Nov 23rd, 2008 08:27:24 PM
But, what are they going to do about it? Send a strongly worded memo to FOX?
Good thing they cut to commercial before Jack started crying. by tonagan	Nov 23rd, 2008 08:39:49 PM
I thought he only did that when nuclear bombs went off in LA.
Good point Oisin5199 by Fing Fang Foom	Nov 23rd, 2008 08:42:15 PM
Morgan Freeman is Deep Impact too. haha But you are right. i agree.
Remember in Season One when Mandy... by malificus	Nov 23rd, 2008 08:48:19 PM
..picked up that joker on the plane and took him in the bathroom to bang out a quick one? Did she or did she not ask him beforehand: "Do you lick?" 'cause if she did...hottest statement on TV EVER. If she didn't...I'll still prefer to remember it that way.
First 90 minutes a bore, final 30 minutes exciting by Mike Hunt	Nov 23rd, 2008 08:57:43 PM
I'll buy the DVD
Wasn't bad, but I got no faith for the season. by Shermdawg	Nov 23rd, 2008 09:02:40 PM
Tony as the villian is some bullshit....if he really is the villian.
oisin5199 (RE: David Palmer)... by MisterE	Nov 23rd, 2008 09:14:38 PM
There was a questionnaire answered by the Presidential candidates during the last election cycle, and one of the questions was "Who is your favorite television President?". I can't remember Obama's answer, but McCain's was "David Palmer". http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0 ,,20217335_2,00.html
Jon Voight by Titus05	Nov 23rd, 2008 09:20:45 PM
Jon Voight looks like he's gonna make a really cool villian...maybe the best villian since Habib Marwan...the new season looks really amazing judging by the previews...much better then this watered down Africa prequel
they probably called it "REDEMPTION" because... by Greenleaf1	Nov 23rd, 2008 09:23:44 PM
...there are so many Shawshank cast members in the movie. Ok, not that many, but I counted at least 2 (the warden was that "Ethan" guy, and Tommy was the guy who served Jack the subpoena).
P.S. by Titus05	Nov 23rd, 2008 09:24:35 PM
one more thing...the guy playing the President's son also seems pretty interesting...for once the Washington stuff was actually more interesting then the Jack stuff...usually it's the total opposite
Fuck Comcast DC in the mouth by tiredpm	Nov 23rd, 2008 09:31:35 PM
I double checked I had this set up on DVR at 7:55 and at some point in the next five minutes the DVR service from Comcast made the show "To Be Announced." No 24. I'm one unhappy fucking bunny right now. This happen to anyone else?
I like the idea of a TV movie between seasons by Mike Hunt	Nov 23rd, 2008 09:47:27 PM
The 24 producers should have made this a regular thing after Season 1 (as opposed to a 15 minute mini-episode on DVD).
Speaking of the timeline... by eustisclay	Nov 23rd, 2008 10:13:16 PM
Just how many presidents have we gone through since the beginning? We,ve had just one in real life, yet they have to have had something like 5 or six(the guy before Palmer, whoever was after Palmer, the crooked one, Wayne Palmer, Powers Booth, And now the chick.
TallBoy66 wins the "Dammit!" pool by Nasty In The Pasty	Nov 23rd, 2008 10:58:37 PM
Exactly three "Dammit!"s, plus two uses of "Son Of A Bitch". Now...do we count these towards the season seven tally, or not? As for Redemption...eh. After the lameness of season six, seven is going to have to be EXCEPTIONAL to keep me watching with any sort of avidity.
MisterE by Logan-X	Nov 23rd, 2008 11:23:22 PM
I think Obama's was Jed Bartlett from West Wing.
I liked it by Logan-X	Nov 23rd, 2008 11:26:31 PM
I thought the movie was pretty decent - a good bridge to the next season. The trailer at the end for Season 7 looked promising, so I'm looking forward to it after the abysmal Season 6. 24 used to be my favorite show, but Season 6 got way too ridiculous. Not that the show couldn't be ridiculous in earlier seasons, but 6 was just too much to take. Awful. It was good to see Jack back in action, though. He truly is the Solid Snake of TV.
Timeline... 2017 by TheSecondQuest	Nov 23rd, 2008 11:36:47 PM
Assuming Season 1 started in 2004 (since they menion the Dept of Homeland Security, it has to be a post-9/11 election and thus cannot be 2000), you add 18 months to get to Season 2, + 3 years for Season 3, + 18 months for Season 4 + 20 months for Season 6, plus 4 years for Season 7. That's about 11.5 years, rounding up tp 12 to account for S1 being part-way through the year, which gives us 2016, but since we're already at inauguration, it's got to be Jan 2017 (figure a month or so is accounted for in the "X years" statements being rounded up), at least when Redemption starts.
That was one episode stretched out to two by mefrog	Nov 24th, 2008 12:46:47 AM
And thus was really mediocre. It didn't help that they were obviously trying to go for a "real" movie feel yet were severely restrained by the television budget. I'll still tune in for the season, but not for long if it doesn't pick up.
Now I have a machine gun. HoHoHo by jimbojones123	Nov 24th, 2008 12:47:41 AM
Funniest part of the episode. A few more thoughts... Why didn't he take the 2nd machine gun after the kid dropped it? "You'll find everything you need." What, 2 pistols and a few 1/4 sticks of dynamite??? Very funny. Is the Jack Scarf going to sell with the Jack Sack? Didn't Powers Booth feel shame at the end of last season, why so Syria now? Was this the Mr. Eko flashback extended cut? More hot chicks in undies please...if possible, lesbian, and named Mandy. So that's why that guy left Chuck so randomly. Wasn't Tom...nevermind, I guess I've blocked most of season 6 out just fine. Does Kim really need to come back again? Is she going to be dating somebody older than her grandpa this time?
The Candyman Returns! by JimStansel	Nov 24th, 2008 12:50:32 AM
Did the 24 people not remember they cast Tony Todd (The Candyman) as an American detective in season 3? He's back now as Juma. Has the acting pool dried up or something?
Not bad. I dug it. Bring on next season by Heckles	Nov 24th, 2008 01:09:30 AM
And is there a show Tony Todd has not appeared on?
Tony by tonagan	Nov 24th, 2008 03:09:27 AM

Bologna by tonagan	Nov 24th, 2008 03:10:14 AM

Was that it? by The McPoyle Clan	Nov 24th, 2008 03:39:58 AM
Anybody know if this was the African episode they originally intended to shoot, but was denied by Fox for money reasons? Obviously, Fox changed their mind about the budget, but I'm wondering if they revised or changed it. On a bigger level, this "movie" didn't do much for me. I see that people are starting to realize that the concept is getting tired, and retooling it around Jack's conscience is trying to play to what has traditionally been one of its weakness, aside from the first half of the season when his family was at stake. The nefarious corrupt politician or corporate powerbroker with their band of moles is also stale. Who needs all the shadowy stuff when the villainy occurs openly in the real world when politicos make no attempt to conceal the buying and selling of government.
The format... by JimStansel	Nov 24th, 2008 04:44:22 AM
They need to change up the format like they did with Lost. They can still keep the style and integrity of the show while trying new ways of telling the story. Why not have each episode act as 24 hours spanning 24 days? That way you'd be able to have Jack travel more and cover a longer time period. Do a mix of a full day, an hour, etc.. Whatever. I understand they like to say the show is 'real-time' but we all know it isn't even close to that. So why not retool the format a bit and make it new again?
CTU was.. by emeraldboy	Nov 24th, 2008 05:58:58 AM
slowly infilitrated, had its members picked off. then it was decimated by jacks dad and his crappy terror orgisation which jacks brother lead. he died. Philip bauers organisation had infilitrated US govt. Noah Daniels right had man reid pollack, wanted to bring down wayne palmers presidency. Strike Iran knowing iran would strike back. there by setting up a far right state. Philp bauer saw CTU as a threat. he instructed his organisation to get rid of it. which they duly did. so it was scattered to the four winds. CTU staffers like Chloe O brien, Michelle Dessler, and tony almeida were all hunted down. Chloe was the only one who escaped and wasnt killed. Michelle died. Tony went mad. one idea the writers had was that 24 would be located in washington. AS that is where CTU is now set.
The format... by JimStansel by awesomebri	Nov 24th, 2008 06:16:56 AM
great idea... i actually hate the show because of its format. It worked for season 1 but anyway the end of season one was such a load of rubish that i couldnt watch it after that.
Wasn't it nice... by I_am_not_the_droid_you_are_looki ng_for	Nov 24th, 2008 07:52:16 AM
to see all the africans waving goodbye to Mr Bauer at the end. "Thanks for saving yourselves, Mister America. We'll go get slaughtered by Candyman now."
I loved it by just pillow talk	Nov 24th, 2008 07:56:57 AM
Perhaps it was because Jack hasn't been around in quite a while, but I thought it was great. Why? Because there was much more focus on Jack. And I guess that snitch doesn't have anymore "concrete" evidence, huh? I_am_not_the_droid_you_ are_looki ng_for: not sure I know what you mean, as Jack had to turn himself in to just save the 14 kids he brought there in the first place. He saved them, but there was nothing he could do for everyone else waiting at the embassy's gates.
That was better than expected by Fromez	Nov 24th, 2008 07:59:04 AM
I liked the president's son storyline and hope they continue his involvment. His girlfriend (Famke Janssen lookalike) looks like she might be a villain Only thing I didn't really like was Noah Daniels' ott dislikeability, and the portrayal of the UN guy as a snivelling runt. If that's US perception of the UN, or how Fox want you to see them, deary me.
FarCry 2: The Movie by chimpjnr	Nov 24th, 2008 08:27:47 AM
Certainly felt like it. Anyway...not overly impressed by last night's effort. Felt off-key, and not just because it was set somewhere other than LA. Was it really filmed in Africa? Felt more like Sonoma Valley at times. I half-expected Thomas Keller to wander through a scene.
Not Enough Jack by Come_ON	Nov 24th, 2008 08:30:18 AM
It was pretty average, I wish it had just focused on Jack and ditched the real-time format, at least for this movie. I could care less about the new President or how Jon Voight is evil (shock!). I did like when Jack was hurling dynamite though.
I also liked by Come_ON	Nov 24th, 2008 08:31:30 AM
that the UN guy was portrayed as a complete pussy and possibly french.
Alright, I guess by _Maltheus_	Nov 24th, 2008 08:45:59 AM
I enjoyed it more than most of last season, but there were a number of missed opportunities and stupid parts. The land mine thing, was retarded. I guess there are no rocks in Africa. And quite frankly, it should have blown up when the kid let the pin rise. And ain't it a wonder how quickly Jack heals from burns? As for missed opportunities, I think the inauguration should have happened halfway through so that they could have advanced the story on that front too. I guess they're setting things up for next season, but they could have given us some story there.
The mole by _Maltheus_	Nov 24th, 2008 08:51:06 AM
Although it wasn't revealed, I'm guessing it was the president's daughter-in-law. She works with that guy and was trying to keep him away from her husband. So let's just get that out of the way now. She'll be one of the baddies next season.
It was ok. Not great by Knobules	Nov 24th, 2008 08:54:31 AM
Good. No Palmers sisters screaming on about god knows what and Jack still giving and taking a lot of shit. Bad. Too much White House blather. Whoever the hell Cherry Jones is I dont know, all I saw was the secratary from Ferris Bueller. The smartass lady in all the John Hughes movies.
Jack still giving and taking a lot of shit GOOD by Knobules	Nov 24th, 2008 09:48:25 AM
wooops
If you didn't see every single plot point coming... by Garbageman33	Nov 24th, 2008 11:11:20 AM
Clearly, you've never watched 24 before. For a supposedly unpredictable show, it's gotten mighty predictable. I think when they were walking along the river, there should've been a guy jumping a shark in the background. That would've been a nice touch.
the show's timeline... by 24200124	Nov 24th, 2008 11:24:19 AM
1) 18 months between the events of seasons 1 (ending with Teri's death) and 2 (beginning with Jack all a-grizzle and about to cut the head off of someone) 2) 3 years between the events of seasons 2 (ending with President Palmer getting poisoned on the hand) and 3 (beginning with Jack's heroin addiction) 3) 18 months between the events of seasons 3 (ending with Jack cutting off Chase's hand) and 4 (beginning with Jack working for the Secretary of Defense) 4) 18 months between the events of seasons 4 (ending with Jack faking his death) and 5 (beginning with some motherfucker who looks like Kiefer, but he's going by "Frank Flynn" these days) 5) 20 months between the events of seasons 5 (ending with Jack getting whisked off to China) and 6 (Jack coming back on a military plane and getting asked to sacrifice himself) 6) 42 months after the events of Day 6 (Kiefer standing on a cliff and pondering) and "24: Redemption". So, technically... we've advanced 12 years and 8 months since the day that his wife died. I loved "24: Redemption", and I'm SO looking forward to January!! JACK IS BACK!!
Did it need to be in real-time? by chimpjnr	Nov 24th, 2008 11:35:52 AM
I don't know why, but I was surprised for some reason when it was in the usual real-time format. Given that they were moving away from the traditional 24 hour gimmick, I didn't see the need for it to be set over 2 hours in Jack's life. I feel that they could have made a better TV movie had they done away with it this once.
Solid tv film. by BigTuna	Nov 24th, 2008 11:44:46 AM
It exceeded my expectations. I liked how the new location and lack of 24 cliches made it felt so "Fresh". Made me look forward to season 7.
24's Timeline is pure fantasy. by BigTuna	Nov 24th, 2008 11:46:38 AM
The show isn't taking place in 2017. It's like That 70's show, that was on for 7 years yet took place over 3 years or Mash having the Korean war take place over 11 years. 24 will never acknowlege what year it's taking place in.
As a longtime 24 fan this was not up to snuff. by HoboCode	Nov 24th, 2008 12:09:31 PM
Sorry, but this felt like a parody of 24 from the opening sequence. It also felt dated since it was filmed awhile ago. It also played out like cartoonishly bad right-wing propaganda. The whole spineless terd of a UN agent? Fuck that shit. What part of neutral do you not understand Jack? Give the guy a fucking break. They never missed an opportunity to make the UN guy look as dumb and cowardly as possible. The acting by the supposed Africans was terrible. The lead child actor was terrible. Jack's voice didn't rise above a whisper the entire film. Jack's friend was underdeveloped so who gave a shit when he died? How did the Colonel survive that landmine by the way? He was right on top of that guy when he lifted his foot and then he somehow shows up in the Season 7 promos, which admittedly look badass and much better than this film. All and all it's good to have Jack back but this felt flat. Still look forward to the new season.
That African Kid was FAT! by DarfurOnTheRocks	Nov 24th, 2008 12:47:14 PM
Life must have been good down in the Congo....
Better than expected... by DarthCorleone	Nov 24th, 2008 02:08:30 PM
After the abomination that was season 6, I quite enjoyed it and am cautiously optimistic for season 7. Yes, it was ridiculously predictable (the trailers tipped the entire plot from A to Z), but the action was solid and there were several nice moments of characteristic Jack panache. Additionally, I felt that 24 nihilistic edge back in play finally. I wasn't expecting to see a child gunned down (how often does that happen on a primetime network broadcast?), and after all the horrible situations into which we've seen Jack forced over the years, I really wasn't sure what would go down when he confronted that kid with the gun at the end. Also, it brought to mind a terrifying real-world prospect. Inauguration day would be a very opportune time to hit the U.S. with something bad during the transfer of power.
IndyAbbey Jones... by DarthCorleone	Nov 24th, 2008 02:11:07 PM
On the contrary, I'm still waiting for Jack to actually become a true renegade agent. Yes, he reliably goes outside the rules each and every season in order to get the job done, but without fail he is always welcomed back into the fold as a hero within a few hours with an all-is-forgiven, ends-justify-the-means response.
loved it. by coachaaron	Nov 24th, 2008 02:14:32 PM
no stupid sub-plots, beautiful african backgrounds, jack's knife to the heart... what's not to love? jack was again torn between his personal life and the right thing to do, that is 24. i freakin' loved it, nothing jumped up and shocked me, but this set up was pretty solid.
the timeline... and other things by 24200124	Nov 24th, 2008 03:00:47 PM
Yes, the timeline is fantasy. However, without specifying a year in which the show "starts", the creators have outlined how long it has been between seasons. But even if the show's fictional timeline had started in 2001, they'd only be up to 2013 or 2014. I am so very glad we didn't see any stupid "the terrorist is Jack's brother" plots or family links. Also, isn't it common knowledge that a show is jumping the shark if Rena Sofer gets cast on it?! As someone who hated hated HATED (I can't stress that enough) season 6 after the first four episodes, last night's telefilm was a very welcome addition to the "24" mythos.
It was fine by richievanderlow	Nov 24th, 2008 03:48:35 PM
It was a decent episode, I don't get all the hate for it, but I do get if you're a 24 fan, you'll most likely like it.. if not, then you won't. Big deal. Glad to have something of the show back on TV.. even if its only temporary.
DAMMIT! by commander jesus	Nov 24th, 2008 03:49:28 PM
http://tinyurl.com/24parody
OH by richievanderlow	Nov 24th, 2008 03:53:09 PM
And I loved how once the kids were in a bunker, that Jack single handedly started pulling out all these explosives out of his bag of tricks. Classic Jack and that's what made me feel that in whatever form it may manifest itself.. Jack is back to single handedly saving the world. Life is good. Hopefully he'll come back to America and single handedly save the economy.
I'm OPTIMISTIC AGAIN... by echobase	Nov 24th, 2008 05:00:30 PM
Roll on season 7
@Mr.E and LoganX . . . by SkidMarkedUndies	Nov 24th, 2008 05:31:01 PM
http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0 ,,20217406,00.html These are Obama's answers to EW's pop culture interview. Jeff Bridges in the Contender was Obama's answer.
I loved their portrayal of the UN by Cotton McKnight	Nov 24th, 2008 05:40:14 PM
That peacekeeper was a little rat. I loved Jack's line- hide in the shelter with all of the other children. The good news is, it looks like that guy is going down bauer style next year. I can't wait!
A craptacular start for 24! by Damien Chowder	Nov 24th, 2008 07:18:07 PM
I loved Season 1-3 and liked 4 but anything after is silly. This Redemption episode was boring and predictable. Though I will watch it because I've been watching it since day one... Just like Smallville which has turned to utter garbage. Same goes for Heroes...
Redemption sucked by BeerEngineer	Nov 24th, 2008 09:08:44 PM
But I've been watching since Day 1, and though I still believe Season 1 was by far the best season, I watch, because if they did it before, I firmly believe they can make it great again.
I only saw a little of this.. by emeraldboy	Nov 25th, 2008 07:51:32 AM
last night. and when jon voight turned up. off went my tv.
I dont like jon voight... by emeraldboy	Nov 25th, 2008 07:59:13 AM
Ever since he came as a right wing republican and maybe he always. he is a horrible person by all accounts. very manipulative. which is why both of children are so fucked up.and they blame him. but and this big but Angelina is herself well practiced in the act of manipulation. which is why many feel her lady madonna act. is all aload of pr bs. if the fight between Jenniffer, brad and Angie. there was only going to be one winner. Angelina Jolie voight. As for Jon voight he was really rude to a channel news reporter who was covering the election for channel 4. sarah smith. really obnoxious. he was.
Here is a great idea... by emeraldboy	Nov 25th, 2008 08:01:50 AM
WHy dont the makers of 24 hire donald sutherland as a villain. As an evironmentalist gone bad. Sutherland is a great actor and really cool guy and a legend.
emeraldboy... by mr_macphisto	Nov 25th, 2008 09:01:54 AM
...why do you. use so. many. periods.?
Lame! by Killaarmy	Nov 25th, 2008 10:53:16 AM
The Jack Bauer I know would have jumped out of the helicopter!
Nice edit job by therealbigern	Nov 25th, 2008 02:11:57 PM
Did anyone notice the camera man in the jungle right after the helicopter chased them in. I've never seen that big of a mistake before.
Logan-X, if it's Martin Sheen, I hope Obama prefers Bartlett by Big Jim	Nov 26th, 2008 09:37:23 AM
to his other Presidential portrayal: "The missiles are flying. Hallelujah"
Emeraldboy by Knobules	Nov 26th, 2008 10:28:26 AM
Can you please take your prozac before typing? "but and this big but Angelina is herself" What the?
24:The movie was acceptable by JimmyPasta	Nov 26th, 2008 02:42:52 PM
Nothing great....but still had it's merit's.I liked the part where that friend of the president's son comes home to find a "darksuit" looking at his computer files. Jack as Mother Teresa was kind of dumb,but was an acceptable jumping on point for the new season.
Emeraldboy by My Mom Is A Whore	Nov 26th, 2008 03:36:14 PM
Are you real person or a group of monkeys jumping up and down on a keyboard? That's some strange shit you've come out with there and, quite frankly, I think you are insane.
s a film, it ranks as one of the year's best, admittedly against by Series7	Nov 27th, 2008 03:29:05 AM
Are you fucking kidding me USA today? Really, its better then Rambo? Fucking hate critics.
UN WORKER by Virdon	Nov 30th, 2008 11:06:34 AM
The UN worker being shown as a liberal french pussy was the best part of the show because it was true. We are about to find out the hard way that you can't play patty cake with the bad guys. If only Jack was real and Nobama wasn't. :{
S6 destroyed my enthusiasm so much... by chromedome	Nov 30th, 2008 02:18:26 PM
...and the trailers for this gave away so much, that when my DVR was nearly maxed out and I had to delete something un-viewed, 24 Redemption was it. I'll still give S7 a chance, but it better be a return to the spectacular, breathtaking thrill ride that was Season 1, or I will walk away into the sunset with my own Jack Sack.

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