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Love him or hate him, it’s good to have Jack Bauer back on our screens. Played with sneer and menace by Kiefer Sutherland, the ruthless ex-Counter Terrorism Unit agent is the kind of guy you’re glad is on your side, and this time, 24: Redemption finds him facing up to demons of his own.
Set between the sixth and seventh seasons of 24, Redemption transports Jack Bauer to Africa, and it doesn’t take long for trouble to flare up. His mission this time, only inevitably it gets more complex than this, is to get a group of orphans to the Embassy safely, even if it means putting his own freedom on the line.
While 24: Redemption leaves some of the familiar cast of the show at home, it does have some impressive names joining Sutherland on this particular adventure. Robert Carlyle’s mysterious character for one is a fine addition, and getting Jon Voight into a villainous role is entirely to be encouraged.
Most impressive of all though, 24: Redemption shows real signs of the franchise getting back on its feet, after the juddering, muddled sixth season, that left many wondering if the show had enjoyed its best days. Now? There’s a real thirst for season seven, and a hope that the extended break the show has enjoyed has been put to good use. Because nobody, nobody does this kind of edge-of-the-seat TV thriller better than the 24 team. --Jon Foster
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Extended cut of the made-for-television thriller set after the events of season six of the award-winning drama series. On the day of President Allison Taylor (Cherry Jones)'s inauguration, Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland), who is now working as a missionary in the African nation of Sangala, finds himself caught in the middle of a major uprising. Still wanted by the American government for his recent misdeeds, Bauer risks his life and freedom to prevent a brutal warlord from drafting a group of innocent children into his murderous militia and to transport the children to the safety of the American Embassy.
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By Rob
Format:DVD
Only one thing to be said about this dvd! buy it for the uncut version its much more like a 24 movie! brillant. Sky ruined this prequel with cuts and adverts and not sure the cheaper dvd of this is much better so def buy this version! and the extras are great :)
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
That's awesome! This product is so nice,i've see the movie and all the extras contained in the bonus disc.I recommend this dvd to ANY 24 fan,and any thriller-action movie fan,it's a great movie to be watched.I hope it's enough to say: "Jack Bauer is finally back!!"
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Choosy
Format:DVD
Set somewhere in Africa (mostly), Jack is back. Although the plot is somewhat predictable, the tension crackles throughout, and the ending sets up series 7 nicely. Meanwhile on the other side of the Atlantic, I am not altogether convinced by the new lady President, but Jon Voight as the new baddie shows real menace - this looks extremely promising indeed. 24 has provided consistently rivetting viewing throughout its long run (except for the slight dip in Series 6) and is streets ahead of most other American long running series (with the possible exception of The West Wing). Redemption is a fitting prequel to the new series -bring it on!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Carmen
Format:DVD
I wouldn't say this was of one the best films I've ever seen, but it does what it says on the tin, which is to provide a bridge between seasons 6 and 7 ... I think it suffers partly from being part of the 24 series - if it had been a standalone film, it would probably merit 4 stars, but the natural thing to do is to compare it to the seasons that came before it, and in the space of 2 hours, it can't really match the drama and suspense that you get from watching an entire season.
In conclusion, if you're a 24 fan, you won't be disappointed by this film, but you won't think it's a patch on the full seasons, either.
In conclusion, if you're a 24 fan, you won't be disappointed by this film, but you won't think it's a patch on the full seasons, either.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Gwavasphil
Format:DVD
Being a keen fan of the 24 series I was fascinated to see what the "team" could do in roughly 2 hours instead of the usual 24. The film is good and if you do not watch this before you watch series 7 you will miss out on a lot of scene setting.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By M. Clulow
Format:DVD
Jack is back! any real 24 fan knows that fact alone is worth 5 stars in itself.
I'm sure you know the score by now: The story picks up sometime over a year after the events of season 6 and follows Jack over the course of 2 hrs of saving/ending lives in the African nation of Sengala.
Ok, so this isn't a full season of 24 and as such you can't approach it with the same level of expectation. As you watch this you'll realise just how brief 97 minutes can be: it isn't anywhere near long enough to pack in all the twists and turns of a full season but then i never really expected it to. This is for all those 24 fans who find themselves wondering "What happened when Jack was undercover with the Salazars?" or "What actually happened in China?" or "Where has Nina been for the last year?". Of course, it doesn't actually answer any of those questions but what Redemption does offer is an insight into what is going on between seasons so that by the time season 7 comes along you'll feel like you have at least a few of the answers to all those questions that you can't help but ask when you start a season.
Most crucially, in my opinion, Redemption re-affirms what is so great about 24. I found that by season 6 i was beginning to forget what i loved about Jack; sure, he's a killing machine - but there's more complexity to his character than first meets the eye and it's this complicated, inner turmoil that makes Jack even more of a hero. I had serious worries that Jack's personal demons would shape him into a colder man than the one we've seen so far but thankfully Redemption offers you a chance to see Jack as a calmer, softer and ultimately more likable character. This can only bode well for season 7.
I'd be lying if i said Redemption didn't have flaws.... Read more ›
I'm sure you know the score by now: The story picks up sometime over a year after the events of season 6 and follows Jack over the course of 2 hrs of saving/ending lives in the African nation of Sengala.
Ok, so this isn't a full season of 24 and as such you can't approach it with the same level of expectation. As you watch this you'll realise just how brief 97 minutes can be: it isn't anywhere near long enough to pack in all the twists and turns of a full season but then i never really expected it to. This is for all those 24 fans who find themselves wondering "What happened when Jack was undercover with the Salazars?" or "What actually happened in China?" or "Where has Nina been for the last year?". Of course, it doesn't actually answer any of those questions but what Redemption does offer is an insight into what is going on between seasons so that by the time season 7 comes along you'll feel like you have at least a few of the answers to all those questions that you can't help but ask when you start a season.
Most crucially, in my opinion, Redemption re-affirms what is so great about 24. I found that by season 6 i was beginning to forget what i loved about Jack; sure, he's a killing machine - but there's more complexity to his character than first meets the eye and it's this complicated, inner turmoil that makes Jack even more of a hero. I had serious worries that Jack's personal demons would shape him into a colder man than the one we've seen so far but thankfully Redemption offers you a chance to see Jack as a calmer, softer and ultimately more likable character. This can only bode well for season 7.
I'd be lying if i said Redemption didn't have flaws.... Read more ›
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By Scott
Format:DVD
Its been a while since 24 was last on our screens, but finally its back and i'm happy to report its more explosive and action packed as ever. I'm gonna keep this short but sweet, all 24 fans should see this. Its great to finally see Jack out of LA but to see him in Africa is stunning, having Africa as the backdrop makes all the action even more breathetaking. The acting is superb as always and Cherry Jones aka the new female president is wonderful. Theres really a stunning cast here including Robert Carlyle and Jon Voight so they really havent messed around this year on 24, and it shows just how 24s critical acclaim has spread into the celeberity world. The special features with this DVD make the whole thing worth buying, theres a commentary track, a making of Redemption but perhaps what most people will be buying this for is to check out the extended version of Redemption (over 15 minutes put back in to the movie) plus the first 17 minutes of Season 7 episode 1 (which is fantastic) not to mention the season 7 trailer and a montage of scenes from the first 14 episodes of season 7. So all fans should have this sitting produly beside their other DVDs of 24. Can i also just say that SKY1 absolutely ruined this movie with all the breaks every 10 minutes, so to do Redemption justice you really have to watch it the way it was meant to be seen. ON DVD.
Well done yet again Mr Sutherland, My Cassar and the whole team behind
24.
Ps. You should also buy the Redemption soundtrack, Sean Callery does an amazing job in this movie so its worth looking into that. Link Below for those intreasted.
24: Redemption
Well done yet again Mr Sutherland, My Cassar and the whole team behind
24.
Ps. You should also buy the Redemption soundtrack, Sean Callery does an amazing job in this movie so its worth looking into that. Link Below for those intreasted.
24: Redemption
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5.0 out of 5 stars
best film ever!
Great delivery packaging and price. Great film bringing back Jack Bauer, is nice to see a change of scenery and after all 24 IS THE BEST!:)
Published 6 days ago by char yeates
4.0 out of 5 stars
Gripping DVD
This is a great part of the 24 series. It was very good and although a stand alone story still has all the characters in the series.
Published 1 month ago by J. Young
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great film
Love 24 series and enjoyed this one off film.
Thoroughly enjoyed watching and will watch again in a few years no doubt!
Thoroughly enjoyed watching and will watch again in a few years no doubt!
Published 2 months ago by Janice Leonard
5.0 out of 5 stars
fantastic
this item was exactly as described and it arrived quickly, would recommend to my family and friends in the future
Published 2 months ago by Beverley
5.0 out of 5 stars
24 - Redemption
The DVD arrived quickly. Having watched all 8 seasons of 24, which I loved, I was very suprised at how good this one of film was, it still had the major characters & I enjoyed... Read more
Published 2 months ago by E M Stannard
5.0 out of 5 stars
24
best tv program on the telly cant wait for the film.cd worked perfect and came as promised well done thanks
Published 3 months ago by E. R. Jones
3.0 out of 5 stars
It's ok but nothing to write back home about
The story line is a bit shaky and could have been better. It is nothing like the normal shenanigans that Jack gets up to when at CTU. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jazz
5.0 out of 5 stars
addictive
I found it amazing and I discovered it only 2 months ago. It is worth buying it if you like the genre. Also good for the money invested and the delivery.
Published 4 months ago by Brother Jung
3.0 out of 5 stars
Didn't quite do it for me
I slightly disappointed with the 24 Redemption, it didn’t quite hit the right spot like the previous series. Maybe because of the scriptwriters strike in the U.S. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Pedalpower
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not bad..
Not a bad film, but no way near as good as the 24 series'. Good to watch though as it gives a little background info as to what's going on elsewhere..
Published 5 months ago by Bev Stuart-Cole
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