Neeli-Blogs24 Redemption Review
December 6th 2008 22:45
24 fans have eagerly awaited the premier of the 24 telemovie, a prequel designed to bridge the gaps between seasons 6 and 7, as they have endured the last year without new episodes thanks to the writer’s strike. The movie does not disappoint as the writers have gone back to the twist and turns and adrenalin fuelled stories that were absent during the 6th season. The story is set in Africa, with mesmerising cinematography of the African landscape that is a significant departure from the usual Los Angeles location. The story centers on Jack Bauer who has travelled to Africa for humanitarian work where he becomes involved within a military coup to recruit children into a rising army in the fictional town of Sangala. The movie also begins to set up events of the next season with the inauguration of the show’s first female president played by the delightful Cherry Jones and introducing a US conspiracy connected to the situation in Africa lead by Jon Voight. Production values are that of a feature length movie are evident as Keifer Sutherland continues his unique portrayal of Jack Bauer conveyed against the African setting and presenting a softer side of the character with his interaction to the children. The only downside to the film is the absence of key players such as Chloe played by Mary Lynn Rajskub and Bill played by James Morrison. The telemovie sticks to the real time format taking place over two and it delivers from beginning to end, and wets the appetite for what is yet to come next season.
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Comment by Daniel Mason
Bring it on.