24: Redemption (2008)

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• Manu G

  
  Kinda good but Jack Bauer didn't really do much like in the series, I wish he would have been in more action but what can you do... anyways it's just two hours of real time. Set 18 months where Season 6 of '24' left off, former government agent Jack Bauer is in… More
  Kinda good but Jack Bauer didn't really do much like in the series, I wish he would have been in more action but what can you do... anyways it's just two hours of real time. Set 18 months where Season 6 of '24' left off, former government agent Jack Bauer is in a self-imposed exile in the fictitious African country of Sangala where he hopes to escape from a U.S. investigation of him for his past methods, and to run from his past. Bauer works at a mission school for orphaned children run by his friend Carl Benton. The country is at the mercy of a rogue warlord general named Juma who is plotting a coup to overthrow the government and his right-hand man Colonel Dubaku, is abducting orphan boys and forcibly recruiting them into Juma's army. Bauer and Benton must work together to save the dozen or so boys and try to get them out of the country before Juma takes over. Meanwhile in Washington D.C., it is Inauguration Day where the outgoing President Noah Daniels is handing over the presidency to the first female president Allison Taylor (Cherry Jones). Hearing about the coup, Daniels wants to evacuate the country before it falls to the rogue general, while Taylor thinks otherwise. Elsewhere, Taylor's son Roger and his fiancée Samantha get wind of information from a friend about suspicious money transactions where he works at a local brokerage firm. But neither he or Roger are aware that a corrupt corporate mogul, Jonas Hodges, is plotting with General Juma to overthrow the government for monetary purposes and will do anything to keep his nefarious plans under wraps.

• Mark E

  
  Ok but not a patch on the series.

• Jens S

  
  Filling the gap between the seasons 6 and 7 this TV special combines most of the show's assets: Kiefer Sutherland BEING Jack Bauer, political intrigues, action in real time, annoyingly stupid minor characters, themes from actual world problems (in this case boy soldiers in… More
  Filling the gap between the seasons 6 and 7 this TV special combines most of the show's assets: Kiefer Sutherland BEING Jack Bauer, political intrigues, action in real time, annoyingly stupid minor characters, themes from actual world problems (in this case boy soldiers in Africa) and so forth. That's entertaining, but not entirely as nail-biting-exciting as the seasons usually are. Fans should still be pleased, if only as set up for season 7.

• Derek A

  
  24 is a great TV show! This "film" doesn't really exist as a stand-alone movie. It only serves to bridge the gap between Seasons 6 and 7. It was highly entertaining and full of action, like most 24 episodes. And it set the stage well for Season 7. Not too much to… More
  24 is a great TV show! This "film" doesn't really exist as a stand-alone movie. It only serves to bridge the gap between Seasons 6 and 7. It was highly entertaining and full of action, like most 24 episodes. And it set the stage well for Season 7. Not too much to say about it really. Just don't watch this thinking it's a spin-off movie because unless you watch the show, you'll have no idea what's going on. PS... Jack is bad ass!

• Lorenzo v

  
  <i>"Save the day"</i> Film based on the real-time television series "24" (2001), which chronicles a day in the life of Federal Agent Jack Bauer. <center><font size=+2 face="Century… More
  <i>"Save the day"</i> Film based on the real-time television series "24" (2001), which chronicles a day in the life of Federal Agent Jack Bauer. <center><font size=+2 face="Century Schoolbook"><b><u>REVIEW</u></b></font></center> Last year, 24 came back with this 2-hour special 'bridge' between day 6 and 7, which sees ex CTU Agent Jack Bauer in a war torn African nation hiding from the crimes he committed whilst saving the United States in the previous seasons of 24. The past is catching up with Jack after the US discover his location and subpoena him to the US court. However, strife and trouble are never to far away as the country in which Jack is hiding is facing a military coup, and he gets involved in helping the school children of an old friend to safety, played by a pleasant appearance of Robert Carlyle. Jack must rely on his unique skills once again as things quickly turn bad, and the viewer once again treated to the intense flurry of suspense, corruption and pure action that can only be 24. I won't go into anymore plot details, as not to spoil the film for anymore else, but be prepared for a fantastic 90min of fun that sets up the 7th season of 24.

• Dean M

  
  Magnificent action-drama based on the TV series into a TV movie after the Season 6. I'm glad to see Kiefer Sutherland returns as agent Jack Bauer at finally for a very long-awaited (say two years) as, due to the much-publicised Hollywood writer's strike. Absolutely adventure… More
  Magnificent action-drama based on the TV series into a TV movie after the Season 6. I'm glad to see Kiefer Sutherland returns as agent Jack Bauer at finally for a very long-awaited (say two years) as, due to the much-publicised Hollywood writer's strike. Absolutely adventure of Bauer who must stop a ruthless warlord from drafting innocent children into his murderous militia where it was filmed in Africa and familiar between <i>Blood Diamond</i> and <i>Tears of the Sun</i>. There's never a dull moment in <i>24</i>, and this taster of what's to come can have me even more excited than ever about the upcoming new series - Season 7. Go Jack!

• Lenny M

  
  Has a few exciting Bauer moments but the script and the acting are sub-par. Usually badass maneuvers suffice for over-bad acting from the supporting cast in 24 shows, there just was not enough of action here. The plot was boring and redundant, hopefully the new season will bring… More
  Has a few exciting Bauer moments but the script and the acting are sub-par. Usually badass maneuvers suffice for over-bad acting from the supporting cast in 24 shows, there just was not enough of action here. The plot was boring and redundant, hopefully the new season will bring surprise and revamp this shiz but prob. won't happen.

• Al S

  
  Jack is so definately back and brining the best in this cool television action flick. A very effective and well told story in the traditional real-time frame. This movie delivers, it stays to the tradition of the tv show and puts it into a different setting. An intense, smart,… More
  Jack is so definately back and brining the best in this cool television action flick. A very effective and well told story in the traditional real-time frame. This movie delivers, it stays to the tradition of the tv show and puts it into a different setting. An intense, smart, thrilling, solid and edge of your seat action-packed thriller. It's very exciting and exhilerating. Kiefer Sutherland delivers yet another riveting performance as Jack Bauer. A great cast of professionals that all deliver. Robert Carlyle is teriffic. Cherry Jones is brilliant.

• Mike S

  
  As a die-hard fan of the series, I thought this was a really nice appetizer in wait for season seven to commence. The writers have really stepped up their game here, and brought us a plot that's not only very action-packed and exciting, but also incredibly gripping. And judging… More
  As a die-hard fan of the series, I thought this was a really nice appetizer in wait for season seven to commence. The writers have really stepped up their game here, and brought us a plot that's not only very action-packed and exciting, but also incredibly gripping. And judging from the trailer for the upcoming season, it looks like it's all gonna continue on the same quality level, which is great news for us fans. Let's just hope there won't be another writers strike, because I think we've waited long enough now for Jack Bauer's return to our TV screens.

• David L

  
  Don't want to give to much away because I've always found that the less you know about 24 the better you will like it when you finally watch it but for the fans and non fans that don't know, 24: Redemption is a tv movie that bridges the gap between the sixth and seventh… More
  Don't want to give to much away because I've always found that the less you know about 24 the better you will like it when you finally watch it but for the fans and non fans that don't know, 24: Redemption is a tv movie that bridges the gap between the sixth and seventh seasons of the series. It takes place approximately three years after Season 6. Set in the fictional African nation Sangala, Jack Bauer finds himself caught up in a military coup while trying to find a place where he can 'be at peace'. Meanwhile, in the United States, it is Inauguration Day, where President-elect Allison Taylor is being sworn in to office. The movie takes place in real-time, covering two hours, 3:00 to 5:00 PM, local time. This a great movie for fans of the series. Sutherland as always disappers into the role of Jack Bauer. I really hope this leads to more 24 movies in the future on either the small or big screen.

• Daniel P

  
  An enjoyable one-off piece, more of a teaser for Season 7 than a stand-alone project but one that was fairly exciting with some decent Bauer-battles-baddies action and a topical "woman elected president" sub-plot. Can't wait for January!

• Anthony V

  
  Nice little change of pace for 24. Robert Carlyle uplifts the proceedings.

• Jim W

  
  The 7th season itself has been awesome with many surprises just early in the season. Seeing Jack Baurer kick ass again after a year off from 24 is the best thing about 24: Redemption though. It's nothing terribly special otherwise. The 7th season itself was more worth the wait,… More
  The 7th season itself has been awesome with many surprises just early in the season. Seeing Jack Baurer kick ass again after a year off from 24 is the best thing about 24: Redemption though. It's nothing terribly special otherwise. The 7th season itself was more worth the wait, it's great so far.

• Chosen 7

  
  Interesting yet somewhat predictable plot. This was just filler to set up the new season.

• Lee K

  
  Those that know me closely know i live and breathe 24. There were so many rumours and this and thats about a movie being shot for the big screen, that in itself i was soooo looking forward too, then i had heard that they kiboshed that idea. Then i had heard that Keifer got picked up… More
  Those that know me closely know i live and breathe 24. There were so many rumours and this and thats about a movie being shot for the big screen, that in itself i was soooo looking forward too, then i had heard that they kiboshed that idea. Then i had heard that Keifer got picked up on a dwi and that there was a writers strike and we would have to wait till 2009 for season 7. Then out of nowhere a close 24 freind of mine mentioned that hey had made a made for tv movie, that would be aired on tv well as much as i missed seeing whispering Jack. I had lost alot of memories of season 6 with that giant pause in between seasons. Redemption was ok. I like the fact that they are making Jack more global this time, but I got to tell you although i remain a fan of the series still and cant wait for day 7 to start, I wonder quietly to myself, has this series finally " jumped the shark" I hope not but we will see.

• Chris M

  
  A must see for fans of the TV series. An endurance test for everyone else.

• monty h

  
  Jack's back in this TV movie that fills in the gap from season 6 and the long awaited new season in January. It's been three years and counter terrorist unit special agent Jack Bauer has been living in this town in Africa helping disadvantaged kids. He becomes embroiled in a… More
  Jack's back in this TV movie that fills in the gap from season 6 and the long awaited new season in January. It's been three years and counter terrorist unit special agent Jack Bauer has been living in this town in Africa helping disadvantaged kids. He becomes embroiled in a warlord's plan to take over the country. Meanwhile back in the U.S. President Elect Allison Taylor is being sworn in as the first woman president in U.S. history. She is wonderfully played by veteran Cherry Jones. I believe her and Jack will have a strong rapport like Jack and President Palmer did when the series first started. Redemption is kick ass. You don't realize how good a series is until it's been gone for awhile. I think the strike may have re-energized the series if this movie is any indication. The action is riveting and the sub plot of Jack being tracked down by the U.S. government to testify at a hearing is intriguing as well. The action scenes are well staged and points out that Jack and company have been doing this for 6 years long before the reinvention of James Bond by Daniel Craig. Top notch stuff.

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