4.0 out of 5 stars
sequel ( of sorts)to the fugitive but also works very well as a stand alone film, Aug 18 2007
this movie is a sequel of sorts to the fugitive,but works just as well
as a stand alone film.this time around the U.S Marshals are led once
again by Chief Deputy Marshal Samuel Gerard.(Tommy Lee Jones)but this
time they are chasing a much more dangerous prey,a robber and
murderer.but not just any murderer.this guy has some special
skills.Wesley Snipes plays the hunted this time around.Robert Downey Jr
plays a special agent assigned to assist Gerard and his team apprehend
the killer.Kate Nelligan plays Gerard's boss,and while she has little
more than a cameo,she really impressed me.she has some great screen
presence.Jones is also very good,as always and Downey adds some sleaze
to the proceedings(that's a good thing).Snipes is outstanding as the
pursued.as for the movie itself,the story is deeper and more
developed.there is quite a bit going on here.there's much more intrigue
and plot twists than in "The Fugitive".i also like that there is some
close quarter hand to hand combat in this movie,which "The Fugitive
didn't' have. it's a bit of a different movie than "The Fugitive",but
just as good.Stuart Baird directed this movie.he also helmed "Executive
Decision" and "Star Trek:Nemesis"both of which i enjoyed.if you enjoyed
those two films,you will probably like "U.S.Marshals".for me,this movie
is a 4/5.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Falls a bit short..., Feb 27 2004
Supposed to be a sequal to the amazing movie 'The Fugitive'...it falls a bit short in comparison.
Tommy Lee Jones is still as sassy as ever in U.S. Marshals - but it's a bit too predicable.
Still has some good suspense - which I do enjoy.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
good sequel to a great movie, Jan 6 2004
This review is from: U.S. Marshals (VHS Tape)
though it doesnt have the title The Fugitive 2...it takes another look at a wanted man who is framed for a murder he didnt committ...good and solid performances by Tommy Lee Jones(The Fugitive, The Hunted), Robert Downey, Jr.(Gothika, In Dreams) and the awesome Wesley Snipes(Blade 1 and II, ZigZag)...this came out in the same year his smash Blade did....and I always say..hey, thats the movie Snipes did before he did Blade...cool..anyway. the plane crash is good, chase scenes are good and the finale is down right Downey deadly..though lacking in some parts it picks it up with energy..for the fans of the stars or for whoever like The Fugitive with Harrison Ford. also starring Irene Jacobi(1995's Othello remake), Tom Wood(The Fugitive and Under Siege), Joe Pantoliano(The MAtrix, The Fugitive, Memento), Daniel Roebuck(Money Talks, Final Destination), Kate Nelligan(The Cider House Rules, Wolf), LaTanya Richardson(Lone Star,The Super), Michael Paul Chan(Spy Game, Batman Forever), Patrick Malahide(The Long Kiss Goodnight, The World Is Not Enough) and Rick Snyder(The Generals Daughter, The NEt)
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