Product details: - Product group: DVD
- Edition: DVD
- Publisher: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
- Format: Box set, PAL
- Release Date: 2004-08-09
- Number of discs: 7
- Starring: Kiefer Sutherland, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Carlos Bernard, Elisha Cuthbert, Dennis Haysbert
- Audience rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
- Encoding: Region 2
- Run Time: 1006 minutes
- Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
- Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
- Package Dimensions: 7.4 x 56 x 75 inches
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. 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
Customer reviews:  JACK BAUER, 2009-10-12
Brilliant film with the main character being Kiefer Sutherland.
Great escapism...Jack always wins through, despite all.
Rules are for everybody else....Jack has his own agenda..
Tantalizing, 2009-10-07
24 fanatics and viewers in general, the third installment in the 24 franchise clearly scores a cracking hat-trick, which means the makers simply maintain the high standards that were set in season 1 & 2.
The main question is, does it supercede season 2, which in my opinion is the best. The answer is, "No", however, it's still ELECTRIC.
The third season as 24 tradition goes, contains the essential elements (suspense, tension and drama), which has made 24 so successfull. But hold your breath, there's a pleasant surprise in the form of a more healthier but not excessive dosage of action (exciting) accompanied by GRITTINESS (realistic and raw). The addition of these two effective ingredients spices up the plot and and presents us, the audience with our beloved '24', in a fresh way. The makers have clearly approached the concept differently but ultimately achieve the same goal, which is making pure entertainment and keeping us, and this is of utmost importance, INTERESTED.
All the key actors return to provide award winning performances, which are unbelievably consistent. Dennis Haysbert (President Palmer) returns and produces again, an inspirational performance. Haysbert's screen presence is electrifying.
Now, coming to the backbone of '24', Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) returns in style and is the show stealer as he produces a gritty performance by displaying a detailed and intense character with brilliance.
In this season, Jack has to fight his inner demons (you'll find out when you watch it), which is deatailed on screen with skill, and in doing so, engages the audience with priority. This results in forcing the viewer or shall I say, I was forced to ask, "Will Jack do it?" and also forced to say at the same time, "Please don't". Fellow fans, this is why I LOVE 24.
People, this season, in short is SUPERB.
Please note that every season is linked therefore, you need to watch season 1 & 2 to understand season 3 and so forth.
24: Season 3 is the 'EPITOME OF PURE ENTERTAINMENT'.
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