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Weekly Archive > DVD
of the Day > 04/06/07
Diplomatic Action
by jason davis
The State Within
Lizzie Mickery and Daniel Percival
 
 
The politics of terror take center stage in this BBC/BBC America co-production that eyes post-9/11 America with a healthy dose of British skepticism. When a terrorist bombing destroys a UK-bound airplane over Washington D.C., British Ambassador Sir Mark Brydon (Jason Isaacs) uncovers a conspiracy designed to draw the U.S. into a war. Juxtaposing the worldwide political ramifications of the conspiracy with the personal toll it takes on Brydon's personal life, The State Within offers up suspenseful action tempered by a broader world view—a more thoughtful 24 where the Jack Bauer notion of shoot first and ask questions later is replaced with a political savvy that must consider the fallout from every revelation and accusation. The result is a complex story that almost insists on a second viewing to appreciate its complexity. A short behind-the-scenes featurette chronicles the six-episode series' creation with a few thoughtful insights from the writers.
The State Within
BBC Video
Not rated; 360 min.
$29.98
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Jason Davis is the DVD Manager for CS Weekly , a contributing editor for Creative Screenwriting Magazine, and has written for Cinescape.com, MSN.com, and created the TV series Studio 13, which ran on Lorne Michaels' Burly TV network. He lives in the small space left over by his ever-expanding library of books, movies, and music.
The State Within courtesy BBC Video
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