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Eleventh Hour
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Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0054961877690
Format: Box set, Color, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
Label: Acorn Media
Languages: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Manufacturer: Acorn Media
MPN: ACRDAMP8776D
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: Acorn Media
Region Code: 1
Release Date: September 26, 2006
Running Time: 274 minutes
Studio: Acorn Media
Theatrical Release Date: 2006
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Studio: Acorn Media Release Date: 09/26/2006 Run time: 274 minutes Rating: Nr
Patrick Stewart (Star Trek: The Next Generation, X-Men) brings his impassioned gravitas to the role of Dr. Ian Hood, an advisor for the British government who investigates science-related crimes and conspiracies in Eleventh Hour. This cunning, short-lived series combined the procedural suspense of Prime Suspect with the reality-stretching eeriness of The X-Files; regrettably, it only ran for four episodes and was canceled before it really found its footing. The first two episodes, both written by creator Stephen Gallagher, are the strongest: Taut thrillers that tackle hot-button issues (cloning and pandemic diseases), making the science accessible while cranking up the suspense and horrific images. The crisp writing makes the wary relationship between Hood and his Scottish bodyguard Rachel Young (Ashley Jensen, Extras) different from the usual partner banter. The next two episodes, about global warming and a miracle cure connected to political conspiracy, are significantly weaker. (Admittedly, it's difficult to make gradual global warming a source of dramatic peril, but the hammy dialogue and silly computer programs sink this clumsy episode.) Despite this disappointment, the first two episodes remain vivid and enjoyable. These are smart, spooky thrillers juiced by Stewart and Jensen's dynamic performances. --Bret Fetzer
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Must be good; CBS Swiped it!
Once again, BBC-TV has ditched a series idea and CBS has picked it up, via Jerry Bruckheimer.
It would appear that Bruckheimer - the genius behind ALL the CSI shows - has grabbed someone else's "failed" idea and run with it.
Eleventh Hour is now a "Hit new series" on CBS, Thursday nights behind CSI Las Vegas. It has the same main character - Dr. Ian Hood; the same major premise - government-contract scientist-troubleshooter, only this time, he's an American working for the FBI - and the ... Read More
Rating:  - I want my money back.
A non-mutant or alien filled sci fi show with Patrick Stewart? Made by the BBC?! This should be great!! The only way they could screw this up would be to ham-handedly make political statements in EVERY episode...
And so they did. This show was bad in so many different ways. In order to build suspense, they use bad keyboard music and choppy, stilted camera angles. At least once per episode there is a speech about how science is the final arbiter of Truth and will save us all....even as the ... Read More
Rating:  - Too Short of a Series to be a 'Box Set'
First of all, I am a huge Patrick Stewart fan. I can watch anything of his and be enthralled by his superior acting ability. Now, let's get to the fine print: buy or not buy? If you are a sci-fi fan, especially of the world catastrophe science type, you will enjoy this. The writing could be better, but Stewart holds it together.
My biggest beef of 'Eleventh Hour' is that is only 4 episodes of approx 70 minutes each! Within just a few short hours you've watched the whole thing. ... Read More
Rating:  - Wonderfully unique and well written
All four shows were very well done. Though the last two differ in style than the first two, they are equally as watchable. Nothing trite about these episodes. They tackle scientifically contraversial issues in a candid way and leave you in suspense through the first half of the episodes.
Rating: - A Professor in need!
This short series proves to be a fascinating experience. The quality surpases the current popluar US series CSI type thriller. The hero, Dr Ian Hood (Patrick Stewart), a special scientific adviser to the British Government, troubshoots evidence of pollution, cloning, pandemics desease and even a possible miracle 'water cure'. A clever juxtapositioning of his Scottish 'minder' (special branch detective) Rachel Young (Ashley Jensen) creates the perfect 'odd couple' defending citizens against evil doers. The ... Read More
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