sentences:  Alessandra Stanley of "The New York Times" gave the film a positive review, stating that "Redemption" is "a more sober, stripped-down version of "24", and that’s refreshing," and that it was the first time a terrorist threat did not take place in Southern California, and the depiction of the conflict in Sangala is highly realistic and compelling.Stanley also said that a two-hour version of "24" proves that downsizing isn't always a bad thing.Mary McNamara of the "Los Angeles Times" praised the film, acknowledging the producers taking on board the criticism and moral issues regarding the use of torture, and stated that a group of innocent young children running for their lives "instantly ratchets up a story's emotional level."