Review of U.S. Marshals (1998) by Jy S — 07 Dec 2008
At this time, Stuart Baird has quite a record when it comes to editing, but when it comes to directing, other than Executive Decision, his resume isn't that impressive. Luckily he doesn't drop the ball with this one.
The character known as Chief Marshal Samuel Gerard from The Fugitive returns in this follow up known as U.S. Marshals. Many consider this a sequel, but it truly is stand alone from The Fugitive. The only connection is Samuel Gerard and his deputy marshal team.
Wesley Snipes replaces Harrison Ford as the fugitive and Robert Downey Jr. joins the marshal team. You are now set to watch U.S. Marshals.The plot seems simple, but there is some depth to it to carry it out past the 2 hour mark.
There are also a few twists and turns to spice up this flick and it is just great to watch Gerard figure things out with his confident attitude and commendable dialogue. The action sequences come in moderate amounts and they are all nicely done, especially the graveyard scene.
Wesley Snipes is a little disappointing, but everyone else is on there game. Tommy Lee Jones matches well as Samuel Gerard and Robert Downey Jr. is a nice addition to the cast. Irène Jacob is the leading lady and she is just lovely to look at it.
She can act too.U.S. Marshals is not an explosive action picture, but rather a mystery thriller with sequences of action. If you enjoyed The Fugitive, then this is worth checking out and vice-versa.
This review of U.S. Marshals (1998) was written by Jy S on 07 Dec 2008.
U.S. Marshals has generally received mixed reviews.
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