This is an episode of deception and counter-deception. The reason these mid-eastern terrorists are so viable is that their religion makes them accept martyrdom quite easily. Jack has to use a serpentine tactic when it comes to apprehension of Fayad. Meanwhile, a man's family is threatened by someone they trusted. Finally, there is an evil character that is going to be quite formidable who is now out there.
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Mike-on-TV15 January 2007
The American government has abandoned their stance against negotiating with terrorists on 24. Turns out it makes for a much more exciting tale when you get to deal directly with the enemy. It's just another thing to look forward to in the climatic adventure. Tonight had face to face cooperation between the heel and hero. Not only is it a scramble for CTU to meet the challenges demanded by our expectations (meaning creating a thrilling battle between the better than good and the worse than evil) But it's equally difficult for CTU to undo all the messes they have had a part in creating.
Anyways Jack and Assad are able to deceive one of the terrorist to literally taking him to what they think is the location of all the other bad guys. The car accident con was a very well thought out and skillfully orchestrated little plan that even came off even a little comical and thus made it more entertaining. Unfortunately the result didn't get them very far as they just end up in a gun battle with the sole terrorist at his cache of weapons in a storage facility. But they are still hot on Fayed's trail.
It was builder episode tonight. A real lead up to the final installment of FOX's four hours of 24 special. I'm happy that the Ahmed storyline is moving quickly. I was worried that it would take half the day to figure out he was actually a terrorist. It's another example of how quickly episodes of 24 seem to flyby. It's also a good reason why there are so many guest stars in each episode.
So why do we enjoy these action pieces like 24? In my case the graphic storyline has always been the shiny hook that grabbed my attention but it's the cinematography that keeps me entertained to the point that I will just eat up anything dished out by our terrorist ass-kicking fantasy writers. Or is it the terrorist kicking ass fantasy writers? Either way if the action isn't enough I can enjoy the added bonus of seeing some of the not-so known (but well known to some) actors playing minor roles in 24. Like Eric Balfour, Kal Penn and a very funny Canadian comedian, Shaun Majumder. I hope there will be some more familiar faces in the shows to come.
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Anyways Jack and Assad are able to deceive one of the terrorist to literally taking him to what they think is the location of all the other bad guys. The car accident con was a very well thought out and skillfully orchestrated little plan that even came off even a little comical and thus made it more entertaining. Unfortunately the result didn't get them very far as they just end up in a gun battle with the sole terrorist at his cache of weapons in a storage facility. But they are still hot on Fayed's trail.
It was builder episode tonight. A real lead up to the final installment of FOX's four hours of 24 special. I'm happy that the Ahmed storyline is moving quickly. I was worried that it would take half the day to figure out he was actually a terrorist. It's another example of how quickly episodes of 24 seem to flyby. It's also a good reason why there are so many guest stars in each episode.
So why do we enjoy these action pieces like 24? In my case the graphic storyline has always been the shiny hook that grabbed my attention but it's the cinematography that keeps me entertained to the point that I will just eat up anything dished out by our terrorist ass-kicking fantasy writers. Or is it the terrorist kicking ass fantasy writers? Either way if the action isn't enough I can enjoy the added bonus of seeing some of the not-so known (but well known to some) actors playing minor roles in 24. Like Eric Balfour, Kal Penn and a very funny Canadian comedian, Shaun Majumder. I hope there will be some more familiar faces in the shows to come.
Get all the links to this review and read others at www.MikeonTV.com
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rlda-383292 June 2021
Best TV in my memory
zachlen4816 January 2007
Two nights ago, Sunday, I watched the new season of 24 and was compelled to watch the next 2 hrs Monday, of the new season.
What is it about this show that makes time fly by so quickly. Having been in the film industry for 30 years, never have I been so totally involved in a 2 hour sitting, at home mind you, where the time goes by so quickly that by the finale all I can think of is, WHY FEATURE FILMS SEEM TO TAKE SO MUCH LONGER IN TELLING THE STORY NEEDED TO BE TOLD. I walk out of some films feeling I have spent half of my day sitting, watching,listening,to what amounts to usually a big waste of time.
This show,24,on Television,has been able to do what the art of film making was meant to do, which is to enlighten, entertain,enthrall,and take us to a place that does not insult ones integrity or intelligence as most feature films have done.
Where are all the great film makers of the past, who took chances
chances despite the repercussions of critics. Today, many Feature Films in their early state, are viewed to audiences for their pedestrian opinions as to many details. How sad that there are so few real artists in the Industry today.
So, here is my point, 24, IS, without doubt, a TV show that even within the restrictions of TV censors has accomplished a series of superb quality, within the restrictions of TV censors, and still remaining true to the subject and its integrity.
What is it about this show that makes time fly by so quickly. Having been in the film industry for 30 years, never have I been so totally involved in a 2 hour sitting, at home mind you, where the time goes by so quickly that by the finale all I can think of is, WHY FEATURE FILMS SEEM TO TAKE SO MUCH LONGER IN TELLING THE STORY NEEDED TO BE TOLD. I walk out of some films feeling I have spent half of my day sitting, watching,listening,to what amounts to usually a big waste of time.
This show,24,on Television,has been able to do what the art of film making was meant to do, which is to enlighten, entertain,enthrall,and take us to a place that does not insult ones integrity or intelligence as most feature films have done.
Where are all the great film makers of the past, who took chances
chances despite the repercussions of critics. Today, many Feature Films in their early state, are viewed to audiences for their pedestrian opinions as to many details. How sad that there are so few real artists in the Industry today.
So, here is my point, 24, IS, without doubt, a TV show that even within the restrictions of TV censors has accomplished a series of superb quality, within the restrictions of TV censors, and still remaining true to the subject and its integrity.
Welcome back Jack.
bifties8 January 2007
I have just this minute finished watching the first 4 episodes of the new series, and without giving anything away, I am happy to report that this series looks to be just as exciting as its 5 predecessors. Excellent! Not to be missed.
I admit that half way through the first episode I was more than a little upset, but by the end of the episode I was more than happy with where the story looked to be going.
And, with all the previous series I was completely wrong about where the story was going.
However, for those of you out there that have not seen some or all of the previous series, I strongly recommend you go back and watch all of them in order. I promise you will not be disappointed.
Like millions of others out there, I know that Jack Bauer is probably the
Welcome back Jack.
I admit that half way through the first episode I was more than a little upset, but by the end of the episode I was more than happy with where the story looked to be going.
And, with all the previous series I was completely wrong about where the story was going.
However, for those of you out there that have not seen some or all of the previous series, I strongly recommend you go back and watch all of them in order. I promise you will not be disappointed.
Like millions of others out there, I know that Jack Bauer is probably the
Welcome back Jack.
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