Author Topic: 24 Season 8 (Spoilers in use) (Read 19373 times)

lionel_messias · « **Reply #320 on:** June 4, 2010, 08:33:17 am »

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I love that they went to New York for this last series. The bit where Jack tortures Carrie Bradshaw with a circular saw then kills her with her own Manolo Blahniks was a highlight

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Walshy7 · « **Reply #321 on:** June 4, 2010, 10:10:55 am »

Best moment ever in 24 was when Jack Executed Chapelle in season 3

cissepower · « **Reply #322 on:** June 4, 2010, 11:26:30 am »

Quote from: Walshy7 on June 4, 2010, 10:10:55 am

Best moment ever in 24 was when Jack Executed Chapelle in season 3

Totally agree. Amazing

lionel_messias · « **Reply #323 on:** June 4, 2010, 05:10:23 pm »

Quote from: Walshy7 on June 4, 2010, 10:10:55 am

Best moment ever in 24 was when Jack Executed Chapelle in season 3

+ Mason's suicide mission (Xander Berkeley was ace)
+ Edgar, noooooooooooo
+ the last 3 seconds of season one which probably made the show imo

swoopy · « **Reply #324 on:** June 5, 2010, 01:38:46 am »

Quote from: Walshy7 on June 4, 2010, 10:10:55 am

Best moment ever in 24 was when Jack Executed Chapelle in season 3

Agreed.. Very deep part.

Edgar Styles getting killed by the gas with his last word "Chloe..." certainly sent a shiver down me

The best part about the whole programme was not knowing what was going to happen, cliffangers at the end of episodes, silence when decisions to be made etc etc.

Just loved it and going to miss Jack so much. Can't wait for the movie now.

fowlermagic · « **Reply #325 on:** June 5, 2010, 02:30:22 pm »

I am sorry but this show is like a great book as you just want to flip onto the next page & the next & the next. Maybe as not as cerebral as Lost….even that show’s writers could not understand it……but 24 & Jack Bauer is one of the best shows ever. Just watched the last 5 hours in a row and loved every mnute of it.

kmo1969 · « **Reply #326 on:** June 5, 2010, 11:25:02 pm »

I'm missing 24 already. :-( Solution ? I've started watching again from the very beginning ! That should keep me going til the film is released !

PaulF · « **Reply #327 on:** June 8, 2010, 01:49:30 pm »

Quote from: kmo1969 on June 5, 2010, 11:25:02 pm

I'm missing 24 already. :-( Solution ? I've started watching again from the very beginning ! That should keep me going til the film is released !

Yes, you gimps. Stop reminding us of the great bits. I want to watch them unfold again!

Chivasino · « **Reply #328 on:** June 8, 2010, 03:54:20 pm »

Quote from: PaulF on June 8, 2010, 01:49:30 pm

Yes, you gimps. Stop reminding us of the great bits. I want to watch them unfold again!

Loving your avatar, mate.

Just got clocked at my desk at work holding the phone up to the screen.

Chaztastic · « **Reply #329 on:** June 10, 2010, 01:39:15 pm »

Been avoiding this thread all through S8 as I was always an episode or two (and at one point four) behind the rest of you.... now that I realise this was one of the better self-policed spoiler threads, kudos to you all!

Anyway, my thoughts....

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24 was one of those programmes that started off as an utterly ground-breaking, unique (as far as TV goes) idea which left the viewer begging for more. Regrettably we got just a little too much of it, and I personally could have done without seasons 2, 4 and 6. I was thinking the same of 8 until the last six or seven hours or so, when not only did they really ramp up the political endgame (skilfully done, IMO) but the tension in general. It was an absolute treat to see the return of Logan, one of 24's most inspired pieces of casting ( an untrustworthy, duplicitous, unctuous, pompous, self-aggrandizing character who just so happens to look like Nixon? nice on) and watching Jack lose it gave the show's fans exactly what they were hoping for. The quality of the very last scenes can and will be debated for as long as those who care wish, but in retrospect it's difficult to imagine any other ending. There was *never* going to be an assassination of the Russian president on US soil and Logan had no choice but to take out his assistant (Mike Kellerman!) before turning the gun on himself... and in a predictably comic twist, yet another thing he couldn't do right.

Yes 24 was at times mawkish, trite, asinine, jingoistic and beyond unbelievable, but I raise a glass to Jack Bauer wherever he is and look forward to his valedictory in the film

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djibril · « **Reply #330 on:** October 9, 2011, 01:45:26 pm »

Right everyone, im a bit slow so have only caught on to this craze the past couple of months. Have seen the 1st series through lovefilm now and feel hooked. Was about to buy the season 1-8 + redemption boxset the other day and the best price i could find was £99.99. From nowhere it would seem, the following has become available at £48.99 http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005MX5MQW/ref=s9_simh_gw_p74_d0_g74_i1?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0E4VTDMRS789YNZ7DVFV&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=467128533&pf_rd_i=468294 . Although it is listed as 'new packaging' and the box appears smaller, im a little cynical that there is 50quid saving in the packaging. Any ideas or reasons i shouldnt follow through?

Port_vale_lad · « **Reply #331 on:** October 9, 2011, 02:27:49 pm »

Quote from: djibril on October 9, 2011, 01:45:26 pm

Right everyone, im a bit slow so have only caught on to this craze the past couple of months. Have seen the 1st series through lovefilm now and feel hooked. Was about to buy the season 1-8 + redemption boxset the other day and the best price i could find was £99.99. From nowhere it would seem, the following has become available at £48.99 http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005MX5MQW/ref=s9_simh_gw_p74_d0_g74_i1?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0E4VTDMRS789YNZ7DVFV&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=467128533&pf_rd_i=468294 . Although it is listed as 'new packaging' and the box appears smaller, im a little cynical that there is 50quid saving in the packaging. Any ideas or reasons i shouldnt follow through?

I bought 1 - 8 + redemption of ebay for £49 (second hand) watched all of them (loved every minute) then resold them on ebay again for £60

cant see anything wrong with the amazon one though,looks legit,if you're a bit wary think you can get them new from ebay for around £60 - £70

djibril · « **Reply #332 on:** October 9, 2011, 02:38:54 pm »

Quote from: Port_vale_lad on October 9, 2011, 02:27:49 pm

I bought 1 - 8 + redemption of ebay for £49 (second hand) watched all of them (loved every minute) then resold them on ebay again for £60
cant see anything wrong with the amazon one though,looks legit,if you're a bit wary think you can get them new from ebay for around £60 - £70

Cheers. Have just gone ahead and bought it there though. Available on play.com and amazon so I assume its genuine enough. I'm sure it can be returned if theres any hidden catches that weren't listed, have checked region and everything so just looks like a good deal.

rob1408 · « **Reply #333 on:** October 9, 2011, 05:36:27 pm »

The whole shebang is also £49.99 in HMV. I picked it up yesterday.

brabs1 · « **Reply #334 on:** October 9, 2011, 06:06:34 pm »

Quote from: djibril on October 9, 2011, 02:38:54 pm

Cheers. Have just gone ahead and bought it there though. Available on play.com and amazon so I assume its genuine enough. I'm sure it can be returned if theres any hidden catches that weren't listed, have checked region and everything so just looks like a good deal.

If you picked it up at that price then it's an absolute steal. And if you haven't seen past season 1 then you are in for a treat. In my opinion 24 is the best TV show I've ever watched, sure some of the seasons can be contrived and a little repetetive but I love it to death and never tire of watching it. I have seasons 1-5 on DVD (season 5 is the best imo) but I'm waiting for a Blu-Ray boxset (if they ever release one!) before I buy any more. I'm positve you will love it though.

BTW, if anyone is missing their Bauer fix may I recommend the 24:Declassified books. I think there's 11 of them in total and having read most of them I think they're pretty good. Although they mess around with canon a little bit (I think), they would most likely tide you over until the film (ever) arrives.

Not Bob · « **Reply #335 on:** January 6, 2012, 09:50:44 am »

Met Jack Bauer today, he was alright for a pisshead. He was trying to buy me drinks at the end of the night, but the local was closing up and surprisingly didn't extend him the Hollywood treatment. Solid bloke when sober, I'd imagine, but by god, he was three sheets to the wind tonight. Had to be propped up walking in.

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Edit: I wasn't really feeling like daisies when he turned up, either. Much too many Jamesons, so I can't knock him for being hammered.

lionel_messias · « **Reply #336 on:** January 6, 2012, 09:56:40 am »

Quote from: Nicky English on January 6, 2012, 09:50:44 am

Met Jack Bauer today, he was alright for a pisshead. He was trying to buy me drinks at the end of the night, but the local was closing up and surprisingly didn't extend him the Hollywood treatment. Solid bloke when sober, I'd imagine, but by god, he was three sheets to the wind tonight. Had to be propped up walking in.

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Very very cool. Post of the day if there was one?

I met him after a press conference for Monsters versus aliens, he was just sipping water there but he was nice with it.

Miss 24. Hope the film is okay, but let's be honest the TV format in the first couple of a seasons made the show - best we can hope for is a kick-ass thriller with some twists I guess.

JoeCole · « **Reply #337 on:** January 6, 2012, 10:35:11 am »

Having a drink with Jack Bauer, it just doesn't get any cooler

The film is taking a while to get going, but apparently casting is due to begin soon. Going to be a 2/3 hour movie set over a 24 hour time period I think. Should give them a chance to film abroad aswell with it being a movie, would be great if they shot some stuff in the UK.

DanFromMars · « **Reply #338 on:** January 6, 2012, 12:07:40 pm »

Quote from: Nicky English on January 6, 2012, 09:50:44 am

Met Jack Bauer today, he was alright for a pisshead. He was trying to buy me drinks at the end of the night, but the local was closing up and surprisingly didn't extend him the Hollywood treatment. Solid bloke when sober, I'd imagine, but by god, he was three sheets to the wind tonight. Had to be propped up walking in.

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Edit: I wasn't really feeling like daisies when he turned up, either. Much too many Jamesons, so I can't knock him for being hammered.

That's just fucking superb!

Tommy_W · « **Reply #339 on:** January 6, 2012, 12:09:46 pm »

Hahaha, thats amazing

Not Bob · « **Reply #340 on:** January 6, 2012, 09:05:00 pm »

It was a good time, too bad the bar closed early. Just as Bauer was letting go of the purse strings, too.

DanFromMars · « **Reply #341 on:** January 7, 2012, 09:09:40 am »

Quote from: Nicky English on January 6, 2012, 09:05:00 pm

It was a good time, too bad the bar closed early. Just as Bauer was letting go of the purse strings, too.

Please tell me you were calling him that!

red_Mark1980 · « **Reply #342 on:** January 7, 2012, 08:42:30 pm »

Quote from: Nicky English on January 6, 2012, 09:50:44 am

Met Jack Bauer today, he was alright for a pisshead. He was trying to buy me drinks at the end of the night, but the local was closing up and surprisingly didn't extend him the Hollywood treatment. Solid bloke when sober, I'd imagine, but by god, he was three sheets to the wind tonight. Had to be propped up walking in.

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Edit: I wasn't really feeling like daisies when he turned up, either. Much too many Jamesons, so I can't knock him for being hammered.

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