24: Complete Season 6 [2007] [2002]

Product Details

Director : Jon Cassar, Brad Turner, Bryan Spicer, Regina King
Actor : Kiefer Sutherland, Mary Lynn Rajskub, D.B. Woodside, James Morrison, Peter MacNicol
Format : Subtitled, PAL
Aspect Ratio : 1.78:1
Binding : DVD
EAN : 5039036033534
Product Group : DVD
Region Code : 2
Release Date : 2007-10-01
Running Time : 1001minutes
Studio : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment

ASIN : B000NVLI70

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.co.uk Review

The further adventures of Los Angeles’ Counter Terrorism Unit’s finest initially sees Kiefer Sutherland’s Jack Bauer in a Chinese prison and not in good shape. But, this being 24, it’s not too long before the breakneck plot has revved into gear, and the wheels are turning again on a frantic real-time ride that’s thoroughly in the tradition of what’s become television’s finest thriller.

You won’t be finding plot spoilers here, because half the fun of 24 is not knowing what unexpected twist the scriptwriters have for you around the next corner. All that matters is that the world is under threat, and it’s up to Jack Bauer to lead the fightback. And it’s Kiefer Sutherland that’s the real asset to series six; whereas particularly in season five he took a sideways step to accommodate stronger supporting characters, here he’s shouldering a greater degree of the show’s narrative thrust.

You’d be hard pushed to declare that season six is vintage 24, but that’s more to do with the context of particularly the excellent run that preceded it. But few shows can match its audacious verve, and repeated ability to surprise and enthral. So while season six may have too many villains, and may ask you to bear with it through a few troughs, there’s still nothing out there to match it. Jump aboard… --Jon Foster

DVD Description

Season 6 of the Emmy® Nominated TV series picks up 20 months after last season's shocking season finale, when Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) was captured by Chinese government agents - battered, bloodied and headed for points unknown. Wayne Palmer (DB Woodside), the strong-minded brother of the late President David Palmer, is now the President of the United States, and is aided by his sister Sandra Palmer (Regina King), a powerful advocacy lawyer. After a series of horrific terrorist attacks, Palmer and his team of advisors, Karen Hayes (Jayne Atkinson) and Thomas Lennox (Peter MacNicol) - as well as CTU colleagues Chloe O'Brian (Mary Lynn Rajskub), Curtis Manning (Roger Cross) and Bill Buchanan (James Morrison) - begin an unthinkable nail-biting day.

Synopsis

This addictive and action-packed series returns after the series 5 cliffhanger that found Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) being kidnapped and tortured. Though the Chinese have returned him to the United States, the danger isn't over. Terrorists are attacking American cities, and the only way to stop the death toll from rising higher is for Jack to sacrifice himself. With its real-time formula, 24 is one of the most inventive shows on television, and it always leaves its eager audience wanting more.

Customer Reviews

the best 24 season ever (2008-08-23)

I don't understand why so many are disappointed with season 6. In my humble view, it has the best written, most sophisticated script of the series. While all the plot twists and surprises and tension in previous seasons had been created with great skill and cleverness, the characters and events in is one is so authentic, it is as if the writers have matured over the course of the 6 series, and has had time to look into even deeper into the things that affect all of our lives - clear and present danger NOW. And the result - is beyond fab or brilliant. It is simply masterly. Daringly, it veers from the tried and true 24 formula of nonstop action to allow glimpses into the possibility of character change and redemption. Long may the series live, if it continues to produce TV like this....Nothing even comes close. And I just saw the much lauded DARK KNIGHT this afternoon, 24 season 6 makes Dark Knight's very excellent script ( despite its great Fx and acting) seem clunky and labored. I only hope the writers will continue to produce work that challenges us and not dilute their vision to please those who are blind to the merits of this series.

meh! (2008-07-19)

A bit of format fatigue setting in. Some good episodes, some not so much. The enforced break caused by the writers strike may help to freshen it up. Let's hope so.

Worst Season - Best Villain (2008-07-17)

With this season it got repetitive for the first time.Apart from the camps in which arab citizens have to go there was nothing new.Even in the Script-MakingOf they say that with the 7th season they have to present something completely new. And with the writers strike they had time enough to produce the best scripts so far. Hope dies hard.But it was nice watching the best villain of all seasons.The actor was just perfectly cast and I hope we will see much more of him.With the 7th season they have to prove, that 24 is the most inventive and progressive tv-series.

Loved it (2008-06-23)

Despite the criticisms voiced over this series, I thoroughly enjoyed it.Sure there are times you think 'What, not again'. As CTU's security is compromised again. As another director of CTU is removed. Despite this, the 24 factor is still there and each episode ends with a cliffhanger that leaves you wanting more.The new characters introduced play there roles well and there are enough unexpected twist and turns to keep you interested.I'm off to get series 7. What better recommendation is there?

Oh Jon Cassar, what went wrong????? (2008-04-29)

I love 24 and have done since the very start, but my word season 6 is so far off the mark it's untrue!!! I think the problem stemmed from season 5, although it was one of the best seasons EVER, in my opinion they made one huge error.....they killed off EVERYONE!!!! Meaning season 6 was like a totally new show, with Jack thrown in every now and then!!!! Far too much talking, and not enough Bauer!!! If your a massive 24 fan like me then it doesn't really matter about these reviews as you are more than likely going to watch it anyway....but be warned, it is not good!!! Come on Keifer and Cassar you can do better than this!!!!

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