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24 : Complete Season 3
The intricately woven subplots that are 24's greatest strength are masterfully developed here, and character arcs are equally strong, especially among CTU staffers Tony (Carlos Bernard) and his wife Michelle (Reiko Aylesworth); CTU director Ryan Chappelle (Paul Schulze), who is season 2's tragic bargaining chip; and the annoying but well-intentioned Chloe O'Brian (Mary Lynn Rajskub), who makes pivotal contributions with by-the-book efficiency. It's 24's superior casting that overcomes the series' occasional lapses in credibility, and season 3's twists make marathon viewing a nerve-wracking delight. By the time it's all over, with a high body count and the surgical reattachment of a main character's severed hand, 24 once again leaves you gratefully exhausted. As always, Sutherland anchors the series in the role he was born to play. When Jack takes a private moment to release 24 hours' worth of near-fatal tension and psychological anguish, Sutherland proves that 24's dramatic priorities are as important as its thriller momentum. DVD extras include behind-the-scenes featurettes (about the prison break sequence, climactic F-18 Hornet air-strike, and real-life bio-weaponry) that pay welcome tribute to the series' hard-working crew, who create Emmy-worthy television under pressures as intense as 24 itself. --Jeff Shannon
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Amazon.co.uk Review
There's not one cougar to be found in 24's dynamic third season, and that's good news for everyone. After Jack Bauer's daughter Kim (Elisha Cuthbert) survived hokey hazards in season 2, she's now a full-time staffer at CTU, the L.A.-based intelligence beehive that's abuzz once again--three years after the events of "Day Two"--when a vengeful terrorist threatens to release a lethal virus that could wipe out much of the country's population. Jack (Kiefer Sutherland) attempts to broker a deal for the virus involving drug kingpin Ramon Salazar (Joaquim de Almeida), whose operation Jack successfully infiltrated at high personal cost: to maintain his cover, he got hooked on heroin. That potentially deadly triangle--drug lords, addiction, and bioterrorism on a massive scale--sets the 24-hour clock ticking in a tight, action-packed plot involving a potential traitor in CTU's midst; the return of TV's greatest villainesses in Nina Meyers (Sarah Clarke) and former First Lady Sherry Palmer (Penny Johnson Jerald); a troubled romance between Kim and Jack's new partner Chase (James Badge Dale); and a scandalized reelection campaign by president David Palmer (Dennis Haysbert), who monitors CTU as they struggle to (literally) save the day.
Good, but not essential
Review date: 2008-05-11 Rating: 6 out of 10
It's a good season, but not as good as the first two. It's less addictive, and all this running around, chasing, pushing someone to ive away information etc, is getting boring after a while, for me anyway. Besides that, the whole plot is not THAT unique, it knid of resembles to me the second's season plot with terrorists attack and this kind of stuff... Whatever, it's not bad, but not a must-see.
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3 DOWN BRING ON 4!!!!
Review date: 2008-02-13 Rating: 10 out of 10
No point really going on here everybody knows this is top draw stuff, I thought this was better than 1 & 2. This for me had a better story and the bringing Chase in just added a little more spice to the already prefect ingredients I hope 4 is as good as 3.
Brilliant
Review date: 2007-12-20 Rating: 10 out of 10
After watching and being fairly disappointed with season 2, I was in trepidation over season 3.
I need not have worried. This one hits the mark. It has twists and turns that genuinely leave you surprised, and lots of that 24 factor that has you saying, 'Well, just one more episode'!
Tight scripting, great acting and lots of actions and thrills.
Very highly recommended.
24: Season 3
Review date: 2007-09-09 Rating: 10 out of 10
Season 3 of 24 is in short, a masterclass in quality television programming in every sense of the phrase. It massively expands on the previous 2 seasons in every area.
Most noticeable is the insane pumping up of the action, which has really been cranked up to 11 for this season. There are more baddies, bombs, gun battles, fights and (inevitably) deaths, and while there is a lot of craziness to be found here, it all really works within the series to devastating effect. There are a handful of incredible set pieces, including a prison riot early on, and a truly staggering chase in the penultimate episode.
The politics has become a lot darker and more interesting. It illustrates the destructive power of politics - as the series progresses, we become submerged in the evil doings of the people working the strings behind President Palmer's government.
Most importantly, the storyline is original, and has too, expanded on the previous two series - it is bigger, more exciting, and allow for lots of character development, most notably the relationship between Tony and Michelle. This is the series' main strength. What keeps you engrossed, and ultimately wanting more. More than any other series, you really care about all of the characters, even the minor ones.
It is fair to say that season 3 is one of the most enjoyable series of any television show that has been around in a very, very long time. It cannot be commended highly enough for how truly entertaining it is.
class
Review date: 2007-08-01 Rating: 10 out of 10
season 3 of 24 starts off strange,firstly the events that ended series 2 are not continued,this series starts off 3 years after the end of series 2,and that was a strange decision at first but made sense later.
This time america is under threat from a virus that can spread like wildfire,a dead body turns up packed with the virus and a ransom is demanded with regards to a man in prison who if not released ,then the virus will be unleashed.Enter jack and the c.t.u team who all have 24 hours to get things sorted.
When i look back at all that happened in this series my teeth could itch and my nose could bleed,there is so much to think about,so much detail,so many twists,so many times that i thought i had it figured out,only for my theory to be thrown out the window,so much action,so much tension,yes the glory of the show remains,new characters are introduced and it takes time to work them out.As usual this is all done in real time,with no flashbacks or little clues splattered about the place.
This series isnt as good as the first two series' if im gonna tell the entire truth,and there is an argument that some of what we see has been done before,but original twists leap out of the screen like nothing from this world,vital indeed ,i love it.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Joaquim De Almeida
Kiefer Sutherland
Dennis Haysbert
Elisha Cuthbert
DB Woodside
Recording label: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
EAN: 5039036017329
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 7
Format: Box set, PAL,
Release date: 2004-08-09
Audience rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 1006 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2001-11-06
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