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After so much build up to this 24 re-launch, I had a horrible feeling that it would all be so much hype, with nothing to justify it. I am glad to say, after seeing the premiere, this is the 24 I have known and loved and it is everything a 24 nerd such as myself could wish for! I think using London as the setting was an inspired choice, as being a Brit myself, I love London and there is so many great locations to choose from. It's nice to see that, so far, the landmarks everyone associates with the place have been absent (Big Ben etc.)and instead, we see some of the seedier areas, which to me gives a good feel for the kind of life Jack Bauer has had to endure since he disappeared 4 years earlier.

From the start, I love the energy, drive, enthusiasm and the feeling that the cast really wanted to be doing it (which is what made the Season 8 first episodes so flat because that was so obviously lacking). As ever, there are Jack's incredible escapes and anticipation of what people will do that make this always so exciting to watch. He's always one step ahead.

The new characters, even at this early stage, seemed to be getting proper development in terms of depth, and the return of the earlier characters seemed quite natural and not contrived in any way.

There is so much promise here for a powerful story, featuring the usual twists, surprises and shocks, it sure will be hard to wait for a week each episode.

All in all, this new 24 still has the power to keep me glued to the TV as it always has, something that very few other shows have ever done, and I await the remainder eagerly. Great TV!

I caught this one Sky Movies, after not having seen it for a while, and despite knowing the story very well, its power never fails to move me to tears. The acting is absolutely outstanding, especially young Osment. I don't ever recall seeing such a fine performance from a child actor.

Bruce Willis is brilliant in this role, such a difference from those we're used to seeing him in, and Toni Collette gives a very powerful portrayal of the bewildered mother.

This is such a haunting film, please excuse the pun! But that is the word for it, as it stays in your mind for long after. Even when you know the ending, the whole story is so well crafted and beautifully told, you can enjoy it all over and over.

I don't think M. Night has really done anything since that lives up to this, which is a shame as he is clearly a talented director and writer. This film is something special, so if you actually haven't seen it, treat yourself! It's worth every minute!

I love this episode and although I have seen it countless times over the years, I never fail to be impressed by the quality of the story, the acting, even the appropriate music.

I think DeForrest Kelly in particular gives an outstanding performance, suffering from madness due to the accident with the hypo.

I think it's the ending that gets to me every time I watch it! It's the grim inevitability of the climax that is so powerful.

It's a shame that the story lines in more of the "Trek" episodes weren't of this high standard, maybe they wouldn't have canned it after only 3 seasons!