24: Redemption

24: Redemption

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The pulse-pounding countdown gets a jumpstart as 24: Redemption, the unprecedented feature-length event from televisions most provocative and suspenseful series, arrives on DVD November 25th. After sacrificing everything for his country, Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) stands to lose the only thing he has left his freedom. Wanted by the U.S. government and working as a missionary in Africa, Bauer is called upon to stop a ruthless warlord from drafting innocent children into his murderous militia. But first, Bauer must confront his own torturous past and face an impossible decision that will change his life forever.

Special features include:
Extended Edition "Creators Cut" featuring over ten minutes of never-before-seen footage (not shown in the television broadcast version)
Behind-the-scenes "Making Of" documentary
Children of War featurette
Cast / Crew Commentary
"24" Season 6 in Four Minutes featurette
Season 7 Sneak Peek First 16 minutes of the premiere episode
Rate Points :4.0
Binding :DVD
Brand :Twentieth Century Fox
Label :20th Century Fox
Manufacturer :20th Century Fox
MPN :FOXD2255448D
ProductGroup :DVD
Studio :20th Century Fox
Publisher :20th Century Fox
UPC :024543554486
EAN :0024543554486
Price :$26.98USD
Lowest Price :$15.23USD
Customer ReviewsBig Flop
Rating Point :1 Helpful Point :0
24 Redemption only redeems lost profits for the production company. The positive reviews of this movie must surely have been written by paid informants. No fan of 24 could possibly like this movie. Save your money for Season 7.

Jack Bauer is back!!!!
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :1
It has been two years since we have seen the likes of Jack Bauer and with the highly anticipated season 7 of the popular FOX drama "24 coming back on FOX in Jan. 2009, what better than to kick the new season off with a two-hour special.

The question of what has happened to Jack Bauer after the events of Season 6 is answered in this special.

"24: Redemption" is just an awesome two-hour special that features great storytelling, beautiful scenery but also a lot of action.

This has to be unprecedented for a TV drama to film in another country but also including the Africans in the actual special as actors (and you can learn much more through the directors commentary on the DVD).

As always, Kiefer Sutherland is always impressive as Jack Bauer and great performances throughout the board. The African children did a great job in their roles and I give credit to the "24 staff for bringing in actor John Voight to play the role as the corrupted person in the government.

As mentioned, the cinematography capturing the scenery was just great. The staff managed to capture the beauty and danger of Africa despite the many challenges faced during the shooting schedule. I was truly impressed.

The storyline was just engaging, action-packed and thrilling from start to finish. Needless to say, I cant wait for Season 7.

As for the DVD, the DVD features two versions of "Redemption". The broadcast version and the extended version which has over 10 minutes of extra footage). The extra footage are mainly dialogue between the incoming President and outgoing President and scenes that primary taking place in Washington. You can learn more about the additional scenes from the actual commentary.

VIDEO & AUDIO:

"24: Redemption" is featured in widescreen 1:78:1. The picture quality is vibrant.. Especially when you see the differences of the Africa and the US scenes. Africa is featured in amber/Earthy hues and looks beautiful. While the US has a colorful but a different sense color which leans more towards dark bluish hues. Video quality looked vibrant and colorful.

As for audio, the show is featured in Digital 5.1 Dolby Surround. Really good audio quality during the fighting sequences in Africa. Otherwise, the special features mostly dialogue and the dialogue can be heard quite clearly.

SPECIAL FEATURES:

I admit that I was happy to see quite a few specials included on the DVD. Special features are:

The Making of 24: Redemption Featurette - This featurette is about 20 minutes long and is actually very good. Especially if you are a filmmaker. Director Jon Cassar, writer Howard Gordon and staff are interviewed on how it was to film in Africa but the challenges that they faced. I was surprised to see how the weather would change in an hour-time. They could be filming and then all of a sudden, they get high winds (up to 60mph), then rain and hail and then sunlight. So, it was definitely a challenge for them to film but they managed to do it. But also, an advantage to work with people in South Africa in developing certain mechanical systems for the terrain and also interviews with the African talent.

"Blood Never Dry": Child Soldiers in Africa Featurette - In this featurette, cast from the upcoming Season 7 would read a letter from a child soldier and also a featurette that tries to explain why children are being kidnapped and becoming soldiers. And the trauma they go through and not wanting to go home because they have committed atrocity to so many innocent people that they are deeply burdened by it. Also, how the militias get these children so addicted to drugs. This was a very good featurette and truly an eye opener of what is currently going on in Africa.

Commentary by Executive Producer/Director Jon Cassar and Executive Producers Howard Gordon and Kiefer Sutherland - The commentary was also enjoyable to listen to. From filming of the scenes to the three talking about various actors and actresses and their experience filming the special. Also, this is probably how one would learn about scenes that are in the expanded version and are not shown on the broadcast.

24 Season 6 in Four Minutes Featurette - For those who missed or forgot what Season 6 is about. This featurette features what happened during that season in four minutes.

An Exclusive First Look at 24 Season 7 - I was very impressed by the first 15 minutes of the upcoming "Day 7 episode of "Season 7 which will start the "24 series in Jan. 2009. A lot of action and what I can I say... Tony Almeida. Its starts off awesome and I craved for more!

I have been watching the "24 series since the first episode and have always been hooked on the series. But this special was one of the finest "24 storylines and Im glad to see that the staff went all out in filming this special. Especially bringing the staff and filming it in Africa was just impressive. "24 has always been a drama series that has long been admired because it has set the marker so high for a television drama series.

As for this DVD, not only was it fun to watch but if you are a film student or a person that enjoys watching "24: Redemption", youll have a blast on watching how the special was created but most of all certain elements of nature that the staff had to contend with. Especially during the rain and making it look like sunlight and also the high winds that the staff had to block out during the recording.

Also, a thumbs up for the staff including the featurette on child soldiers. This featurette was definitely an eye-opener and I was really surprised to hear the chilling words from those who soldiers who are in agony of the deaths they have caused and the permanent guilt they have to live with.

And of course, that sneak peak to excite the "24 fan for a month until the Season 7 begins.

Overall, if you are a "24 fan, this DVD has so much to offer. You wont be disappointed!

A Good Filler Between Seasons
Rating Point :4 Helpful Point :0
This two hour movie is long overdue for 24 fans. As last season was cancelled totally due to the writers strike, it seems like it has been forever since Jack Bauer was doing his thing.

The movie itself is ok. It has some pretty good action. There is not much of a storyline, but it is only two hours.

Jack is terrific as always. He is helping a friend out at an orphanage he runs in Africa. There is a civil war in progress and the children are targeted. Enter Jack Bauer and watch out bad guys.

Any fan of 24 should probably watch this movie to help bridge to season seven. Presumably there are some parts in this that will help one understand the new season better when it starts in January.

Should have looked around
Rating Point :4 Helpful Point :0
I found this DVD at Best Buy. Same price, no shipping charge, after I ordered it from Amazon. Learned my lesson.

For hardcore 24 fans, TOTALLY worth it!
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :0
If youre lukewarm about 24 or a casual fan, you may or may not enjoy this. If youre a diehard 24 fan, this is a must have for your collection.

The DVD features are absolutely worth it. You get both the broadcast version and an extended edition, plus commentary with Kiefer, the director and the screenwriter. Theres a boatload of extras on top of that.

There was plenty of cheese and action flick camp, but at its heart this is a sincere look into the kind of psychological impact and moral ambiguity that men like Jack Bauer have to deal with as a result of their chosen profession. Is it exaggerated for dramatic effect? Of course. But make no mistake that there really are men in this world who make the kind of choices these guys make, and suffer for fulfilling their duty.

As a prequel, this is a fantastic set-up to Season 7. Overall I felt this was a beautiful insight into Jacks character, something the show normally doesnt have time to do. It was also a heart-wrenching look at the reality of child soldiers. The DVD includes a special about that topic and talks about ways you can help.

If you love 24, buy this DVD. You wont regret it at all.

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