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The reason I haven't been reviewing a lot of movies here lately, is because we were (once again) hooked to "24". And therefore we've seen less movies than usual.
But tonight we saw the two final episodes of season 7; it was a great show and personally I rate it at the same level as season 1. Sure, it has its flaws and typical 24-happenings, but in comparison to the debacle which season 6 was, this is such an improvement.
The writers sure had to come up with something strong and better than season 6. If you saw "24 - Redemption" a while ago, you sure must have felt that season 7 was going to be different. They took a different approach to the show and dropped everything which is so familiar to 24. The first episodes take a spin immediately from the start, by introducing some (new) key characters and story-lines to the season. I felt as if I was watching anything else but 24; the only thing that was linking me to the old season's was Kiefer Sutherland's character "Jack Bauer". And Jack's name should be inserted into Hollywood's List of Heroes, next to the Rambo's, Luke Skywalker's, etc.
Jack is just one big mean fighting machine, all in the name of the nation and the president. All those who have followed Jack's story throughout the six previous seasons, will feel a much stronger connection with the character in this season. Everything he does and happens to him will pull you in deeper.
Sure, there are some little flaws and there is also one very boring episode. But who cares if all the other 23 episodes rank higher than a 9? Who cares if this show doesn't want you go to bed, because you just want more and more of it? Who cares if you've got no nails left on your fingers and that your nerves are wrecked with all the cliffhangers and plot-twists? Who cares if this show provides you with excellent entertainment, excitement, humor and action that you haven't experienced yet this year on the big white screen in the theaters?
And with this said, I would like to close this up. This season is not to be seen in the train or plane on a laptop or PSP. This season should be experienced on a comfortable couch, with some equally interested company, a drink and maybe some food, in front of a nice TV with some good sound equipment. This kind of show is the reason that cinemas experience lower box-offices. Ladies and gentlemen, Jack Bauer is back in style. And I want to thank the writers, who obviously reckoned what they did with season 6, for providing us with such quality stuff. This is entertainment! Jack rules; let season 8 come!
My rating: 9 out of 10 |