Tuesday, May 16, 2006
24 the last show before the finale
After suffering through two back lousy episodes, the writers finally got off of their fat asses and gave us a story line that was exciting.
This particular episode had me sitting on the edge of my seat and working the fast forward button on the remote with such skill, I hardly had to hit the rewind back button. You know its going to be a great show when Miles get bitch slapped by old lady Hayes, that just made my night. What really got me was after Miles was slapped around, he didn't care. He brown nosed his ass to the White House, and he now thinks he's untouchable. There will be a price to pay betraying your country - and Jack Bauer will be the toll collector.
So, the only two people left from the original cast is Jack and agent Pierce. Pierce didn't look too good sitting in the chair, bloodied and all. President Wimp walks in and trys to convince Pierce that there is no evidence and he should play along. Pierce gave a fitting epitaph as he knew he was going to be executed. "There is nothing you have said or done that is acceptable to me in the least. You are a traitor to your country and a disgrace to the office. It is my duty to see you brought to justice for what you have done"....or something like that. But the killer line for me was....is their anything else...CHARLES?
The look of disgust and loathing in Pierce's face as he uttered the ultimate put down to the President was outstanding! President Wimp, not knowing what to say or do, put his tail between his legs and walked out like the little bitch he was.
Martha goes from pill popping to gun popping in a matter of minutes. Wow, Her feelings for Agent Pierce do run deep, I thought for sure they'd kiss after she saved his ass, but I think they are saving that for the two hour finale next week (hopefully, in front of President Wimp).
Now that would be a fine ending to the President's career. You know Jack will exact his revenge, but wouldn't be poetic if Agent Pierce and Martha got all sucky face in front of him?
Robo Cop has more lives than a cat that has fallen from a tall building. Somehow, he misdirects us and makes us think he's back stabbing Jack, when actually, he was helping Jack. Again, an excellent example of good crisp script writing.
So, we now know the final drama - a highjacked Russian sub armed with multiple warheads. Bierco conveniently saved one canister of gas and will use it on the sub.
As an actor, if you get a cameo role with Jack Bauer, don't read past page two, you'll usually not find any dialogue. Case in point last night, Audrey tells Jack who the highest ranking American officer is on the ship and Jack gives him a call. I am yelling at the TV, don't answer the call! You won't last! Damn, did he listen? No! He had to take the phone call. So, please explain to me when you are instructed by CTU to secure the weapons on the sub, why would you stick your fat head up through the top of the sub? I thought the missiles were stored below deck, in the armory.
So, the finale is all set. Jack will have to stop the Russian dude, get Logan to cry uncle, make sure Martha and Arron kiss, and really bitch slap Miles. Oh, and probably set up next season's plot line of non stop action of 24!
This particular episode had me sitting on the edge of my seat and working the fast forward button on the remote with such skill, I hardly had to hit the rewind back button. You know its going to be a great show when Miles get bitch slapped by old lady Hayes, that just made my night. What really got me was after Miles was slapped around, he didn't care. He brown nosed his ass to the White House, and he now thinks he's untouchable. There will be a price to pay betraying your country - and Jack Bauer will be the toll collector.
So, the only two people left from the original cast is Jack and agent Pierce. Pierce didn't look too good sitting in the chair, bloodied and all. President Wimp walks in and trys to convince Pierce that there is no evidence and he should play along. Pierce gave a fitting epitaph as he knew he was going to be executed. "There is nothing you have said or done that is acceptable to me in the least. You are a traitor to your country and a disgrace to the office. It is my duty to see you brought to justice for what you have done"....or something like that. But the killer line for me was....is their anything else...CHARLES?
The look of disgust and loathing in Pierce's face as he uttered the ultimate put down to the President was outstanding! President Wimp, not knowing what to say or do, put his tail between his legs and walked out like the little bitch he was.
Martha goes from pill popping to gun popping in a matter of minutes. Wow, Her feelings for Agent Pierce do run deep, I thought for sure they'd kiss after she saved his ass, but I think they are saving that for the two hour finale next week (hopefully, in front of President Wimp).
Now that would be a fine ending to the President's career. You know Jack will exact his revenge, but wouldn't be poetic if Agent Pierce and Martha got all sucky face in front of him?
Robo Cop has more lives than a cat that has fallen from a tall building. Somehow, he misdirects us and makes us think he's back stabbing Jack, when actually, he was helping Jack. Again, an excellent example of good crisp script writing.
So, we now know the final drama - a highjacked Russian sub armed with multiple warheads. Bierco conveniently saved one canister of gas and will use it on the sub.
As an actor, if you get a cameo role with Jack Bauer, don't read past page two, you'll usually not find any dialogue. Case in point last night, Audrey tells Jack who the highest ranking American officer is on the ship and Jack gives him a call. I am yelling at the TV, don't answer the call! You won't last! Damn, did he listen? No! He had to take the phone call. So, please explain to me when you are instructed by CTU to secure the weapons on the sub, why would you stick your fat head up through the top of the sub? I thought the missiles were stored below deck, in the armory.
So, the finale is all set. Jack will have to stop the Russian dude, get Logan to cry uncle, make sure Martha and Arron kiss, and really bitch slap Miles. Oh, and probably set up next season's plot line of non stop action of 24!
