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Tommy Lee Jones, Wesley Snipes, Robert Downey Jr., Kate Nelligan, Joe Pantoliano ... see more see more... , Irčne Jacob , Daniel Roebuck , Tom Wood , La Tanya Richardson , Michael Paul Chan , Lorenzo Clemons , Mark Hanson , Donald Gibb , LaTanya Richardson , Patrick Malahide

Tommy Lee Jones returns as United States Marshall Sam Gerard, the role that earned him an Academy Award, in this sequel to the 1993 blockbuster The Fugitive. Gerard has been assigned to escort a feder... read more read more...al prisoner to a maximum security prison in Missouri. On the same flight is Mark Sheridan (Wesley Snipes), who has been arrested and charged with the murders of two Federal agents, though he insists he's innocent. The plane is involved in an accident leading to a crash, and after helping to rescue some of the passengers, Sheridan escapes. The State Department informs Gerard that finding Sheridan and putting him back behind bars is a top priority, and Gerard sets out on his trail, with the very much uncalled-for assistance of eccentric FBI agent John Royce (Robert Downey Jr.). However, Gerard soon begins to wonder just how Sheridan became such an important man in the eyes of the government, while Sheridan is determined to find out who turned him in to the authorities. U.S. Marshals also features Joe Pantoliano, Daniel Roebuck, and Kate Nelligan. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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R, 2 hr. 5 min.

Directed by: Stuart Baird, Stuart Bairo

Release Date: June 1, 1997

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DVD Release Date: July 21, 1998

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  • TheDudeLebowski65
    July 7, 2011
    TheDudeLebowski65
    I've never seen the Fugitive so I really can't compare. For what it is, U.S Marshals is an average popcorn action thriller with a decent cast of actors. The plot is good enough to keep you interested and there's enough action to please the diehard action fan. There's a few thing... read mores that are imperfect with the film, but for what it is, it's a good action film. Like I mentioned, I've never seen the Fugitive, but I really did like this film. This is a decent action film to watch. Tommy Lee Jones give a great performance, and this is one of the few films that Wesley Snipes has made that is quite good. U.S Marshals though watching it now looks dated. But it still somehow holds up. I've seen better films of this caliber, but for what it's worth, U.S Marshals is a well made popcorn film for an audience that wants mindless, thrilling entertainment. The film has it's downsides, but it still manages to be a good enough action film to please action buffs. I've seen better films with Tommy Lee Jones, and he does deliver here, but it's on of his weaker performances. U.S Marshals is a watchable film, but it's not the best in the action genre. Luckily what keeps the film afloat is the impressive names attached to the film.
  • roygutteridge
    January 16, 2011
    roygutteridge
    Tommy Lee Jones is the only reason to see this sequel to The Fugitive, and the strength of his character is probably the only reason it was made.
  • ythelastman89
    May 23, 2010
    ythelastman89
    Nowhere near the level of the first, but really fun and a good movie on its own. Instead of following John Kimble and making a ridiculous and unprecedented sequel, it went with Tommy Lee Jones and his team. That move works all to well and has a great addition with Robert Downey J... read morer. However, what really sells the sequel is Wesley Snipes, who plays such a different character than Harrison Ford. He knows how to pound people in, but also be the good guy.
  • SirPant
    September 24, 2009
    SirPant
    A crap cash in sequel to the Fugitive!
  • TomBowler
    August 1, 2009
    TomBowler
    really good film. not as good as the fugitive, but a great action thriller
  • 76Majikat
    February 11, 2009
    76Majikat
    You really need to separate this film from any comparison to The Fugitive to give it a fair chance. What it is, is a very easy watching Action film which flows nicely despite it?s fair share of cheesy Action moments.
  • skactopus
    December 7, 2008
    skactopus
    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 fr

    ... read moreom 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. Irčne 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.
  • matertenebraum
    September 21, 2008
    matertenebraum
    Okay, so "U.S.Marshalls" is basically just a remake of "The Fugitive". As such, it received lukewarm to cool reviews when it was in the theaters, unjustifiedly so, I think. Although the plot line is a ripoff of the earlier movie, this one does well in keeping us in suspense as to... read more the story behind the central character, and the action is exciting and well-paced. Tommy Lee Jones of course "makes" the film, accompanied by the same cast of deputies as in the earlier movie. There are even "toppers" for the bus crash/train wreck and famous swan dive from the earlier movie. This is a very good escapist action flick.
  • FiLmCrAzY
    November 24, 2007
    FiLmCrAzY
    watched it the other day i thought it was very very good worth a watch interesting action packeed
  • puffchunk
    October 18, 2007
    puffchunk
    Bor-ing. I hate tommy lee jones, and I hate useless action movies.

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Critic Reviews

Jeffrey M. Anderson
September 12, 2008
Jeffrey M. Anderson, Combustible Celluloid

Perfectly watchable, though unmemorable. Full Review

Carlo Cavagna
August 11, 2003
Carlo Cavagna, AboutFilm.com

Tommy Lee Jones is the only reason to see this sequel to The Fugitive, and the strength of his character is probably the only reason it was made. The story just doesn't hold together.

John R. McEwen
February 8, 2003
John R. McEwen, Film Quips Online

If you're interested in more than cheap thrills and bravado, you may be disappointed. Full Review

Pablo Villaca
May 31, 2002
Pablo Villaca, Cinema em Cena

Uma continuaçăo que copia, cuidadosamente, os mínimos detalhes do filme que a originou. Full Review

David Bartholomew
January 1, 2000
David Bartholomew, Film Journal International

It suffers, too, from what plagues the big, brawny action engines: The mechanics of the generic thrills and spills override the logic of the narrative. Full Review

Elias Savada
January 1, 2000
Elias Savada, Nitrate Online

This technically efficient spin-off of The Fugitive is a mind-boggling letdown. Chase, cover-up crash, chase, cover-up, jump, chase. Full Review

Michael Dequina
January 1, 2000
Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com

Jones is obviously energized by the more physical role Gerard plays in this installment. Full Review

Owen Gleiberman
September 7, 2011
Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly

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Jeff Strickler
November 6, 2002
Jeff Strickler, Minneapolis Star Tribune

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Globe and Mail

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