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24 - Season Six
Actors : Kiefer Sutherland, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Gregory Itzin, DB Woodside, William Devane
Studio : Fox Network
by Fox Network
Brand : TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENT
Release Date : 2007-12-04
Publisher : Fox Network
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 7
EAN : 0024543462927
UPC : 024543462927
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 167 reviews)
List Price : $59.98
Our Price : $23.99
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It s 20 months after the end of season 5 and Jack is back. A series of suicide bombings across the United States has CTU pushed to their limits and the only way to stop the attacks will be to sacrifice their star agent. But are they being misled and can Jack uncover the real mastermind before the bombings begin? Of course it s going to take more than weapons to stop Bauer from uncovering the truth but what he finds it just the beginning of a much larger conspiracy involving nation states the U.S. government and a host of other factors that make this season of 24 the most exciting to date.System Requirements:Running Time: 1012 mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/SERIES & SEQUELS Rating: NR UPC: 024543462927 Manufacturer No: 2246292 |
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Americancivilwar.com |
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Creating and executing a TV series in which each season takes place in the course of just one day, with each episode occupying a single hour, is no mean feat, but the makers of 24 have pulled it off admirably. And while many of the show's longtime adherents seem to agree that this sixth season (with 24 episodes offered on six DVDs, plus a seventh disc loaded with bonus features) is perhaps its weakest, relative newcomers, freed from the expectations generated by the five that preceded it, will find it to be riveting entertainment. This is a show that hits the ground running and then proceeds to relentlessly ratchet up the tension, balancing its disparate elements--terrorism and espionage, political intrigue and treachery, personal drama--with remarkable aplomb. Indeed, the first episode is barely underway before we're told that a plague of terrorist bombings is sweeping the United States, killing many hundreds and leaving the nation in disarray. President Wayne Palmer (DB Woodside), in office for just three months following the assassination of his brother, agonizes over the proper course of action while some of his advisers counsel restraint and others urge him to adopt measures that will radically restrict Americans' (especially those of Muslim descent) civil liberties. Meanwhile, Jack Bauer (star and executive producer Kiefer Sutherland) has been released after two years in a Chinese prison, but only so he can be handed over to Abu Fayed (Adoni Maropis), a particularly nasty villain who proposes to trade Jack's life for the location of Hamri Al-Assad (Alexander Siddig), who's suspected of being the mastermind behind the current reign of terror. That's only the beginning, of course. Soon Jack (who, despite being severely tortured during his imprisonment, is still cool enough to coordinate a manhunt while simultaneously disarming a bomb set to detonate in two minutes) and his counter-terrorism cronies are dealing with the specter of a nuclear holocaust on American soil, more political assassination, Jack's feckless family, and a good deal more. And that's only in the first twelve hours! It doesn't all work--especially in the second half. Some of the characters are less than convincing (Jack's brother Graem, portrayed by Paul McCrane, is weak in every respect; in fact, the entire family sideshow is fairly ridiculous), while the casting is sometimes off the mark (Woodside does his best, but he lacks the gravitas needed in a plausible Chief Executive) and the story contains multiple plot points that will challenge even those willing to totally suspend their disbelief. By and large, though, 24 more than lives up to its own hype as the tube's most addictive program. Bonus material includes commentary on selected episodes, deleted scenes, a preview of Season 7, several featurettes, and a whole lot more. --Sam Graham |
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Most rediculous season yet |
Most ridiculous season yet
24 is crazy conspiracy theory nonsense and that's why I kinda like it? In this fictional world it needs to seem just possible and dramatic enough for us to say "cool" and not "give me a break". I liked season 1 and 5 and the others were ridiculous but I still liked them. It's like a parody of the republican party in a way. Season 6 was total hog wash. The first part was ok but the second part with the Chinese and the boy was stupid in a perfect way. |
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Day 6: America Under Siege |
The United States has fallen victim to numerous attacks of suicide bombers and even more destructive bombings. To bring an end to the death toll, the US Government makes a trade for Jack Bauer's life in exchange for intel from a rouge terrorist detailing the location of his leader and the base of the cell's operation. The information provides the means for an air strike to be called upon the cell. During his torture and preperation of execution, Jack learns that the man being targeted is actually in the states to broker a piece deal and Jack must escape in order to save the man's life.
Kiefer Sutherland provides an outstanding role as the notorious Jack Bauer. However his powerful performance, proves that an actor can only be as good as the writing will allow. Season 6 highlights the overall structure to the series of 24; odd numbered seasons are believable for they are written with a simple storyline expanded over a twenty four hour period, and even numbered seasons are action packed with a lot of recycled material from previous seasons. The season is filled with so much recycled material that fans will easily identify which previous seasons had ideas stolen from them. This time around, a lot of filler to expand numerous story plots is used. Sadly fans will know that disfunctional office relationships will once again be the means to provide most of the season's filler, and it is. The main killer to this season is the opening ten minutes, where the viewer learns that this story will not at all take place overseas with a covert mission take rescue Jack from a Chinese prison. The writers had the opertunity, and they flat out turned it down. The move hurt the season, and any faith that the writers will pursue a good story if provided with it. However there is still hope, that with two more contracted seasons, the writers will get their act together and provide the fans with what they want.
1. A season depicting the events of a covert misson overseas, which of course where something goes wrong.
2. Simple belivable storylines that are expanded over a twenty four hour period.
3. And the return of the assassin Mandy.
Give the fans what the want, viewers know that its what makes the series work. |
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Not the best Season of 24 but it's still solid. |
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A lot of people say this season of 24 was horrible. But I, as a 24 fan who owns all the DVDs, must say that this season has its moments. There are highlights in the season that are unexpected. Especially the first four episodes. I don't think I've seen in past seasons where Jack bites a terrorist in the throat, or Spoiler Alert: seen someone getting drilled on the shoulder and being forced to help terrorists. Or even seen one case where terrorists cut off someone's arm over a tracking device. 24 Season 6 has its ups and downs but if you're a faithful fan of the series and have a 5.1 surround sound system then this is worth the purchase. If your a faithful fan and just want a few days of entertainment then i recommend just renting it. |
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The trouble was the Chinese/Russian plot... |
Man, things were going great for the most violent prime time TV show ever (less the killing of Curtis - one of those moments where clearly the writers simply wants to shock the audience or need to get rid of the actor for some reason). Things went downhill (in my humble opinion)after the Fayed plot was solved. By "downhill" I don't mean disater, because a show of this magnitude, where each episode has so many differnt scenarios, shot on locatiosns cenes, special effects, etc, rarely is mediocre. You get the feel that the everyone involved is giving their best.
What I mean by downhil is the above mentioned people (cast, producers, technical guys, writers) giving their best for a flawed premise. The Chinese / Russian plot was so farfetched, so forced, so unplausible. After all, the advantage of obtaining some secret technologie about your enemy is useful since he does not know that you possess his defense technology! Also, to see Audrey Raines appears only briefly and as a "zombie" was a bad call.
Well, that's it. Anyway, I think the show still did not jump the shark, but this will happen soon. |
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suspenseful escapism |
Based on many of the reviews and a gradual disaffection for the previous 3 seasons (particularly 5), I waited a long time before finally giving in to curiosity and buying this season. Imagine my surprise then when I found season 6 to be as entertaining, gripping and nearly as emotional as the first two seasons. But even more than that I was delighted to find Season 6 so very fortunately free of bad acting and kitchen sink drama that has so plagued the last three seasons.
This is mindless, but suspenseful escapism, and, given that the threat mechanism of the plot is exactly the same as every other season, I have to say that the writers are to be lauded for their inventiveness on taking Jack Bauer on another journey as entertaining as this. There are genuine surprises in this season - plot twists that keep you guessing, even when admittedly, there is no longer any sense of whether Jack will make it through or not.
For the customers who are trying to make up their minds, imagine that you've never seen 24 before - imagine you have no investment in previous characters. Put aside judgment and enjoy this excellently made TV Series. |
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