U.S. Marshals

Name: U.S. Marshals
Genre: Action, Thriller
Released: March 6, 1998
Duration: 131 min
Rating: 47
Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Tommy Lee Jones, Wesley Snipes

1998

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U.S. MARSHALS

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Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: March 6, 1998

Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Tommy Lee Jones, Wesley Snipes

Summary: A fugitive on the run -- and tenacious marshal Sam Gerard in pursuit! Tommy Lee Jones reprises his Oscar-winning role from The Fugitive hunting the elusive Wesley Snipes to deliver a big-event heartpounder that thunders suspense, action and daring twists. (Warner Bros.)

Director: Stuart Baird

Genre(s): Action, Thriller

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 131 min

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75	#75 Most Discussed Movie of 1998
67	#67 Most Shared Movie of 1998

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Christian Science Monitor - David Sterritt

Like its precursor, U.S. Marshals has lots of action and the Jones groupies are likeable. Though the overall picture isn't as fine-tuned or character driven, it still delivers what moviegoers want to see - a fast-paced and entertaining chase. Read full review

Washington Post - Desson Thomson

Although this film doesn't have the classy quality of The Fugitive, it certainly goes down like an action milkshake. And Jones, one of the most enjoyable actors on the screen, plays himself to the hilt. Read full review

San Francisco Examiner - Barbara Shulgasser

I like that Sheridan's girlfriend works at Starbucks. Snipes plays the part with the kind of high energy that large doses of caffeine would explain. Read full review

Los Angeles Times - John Anderson

Go see it. But you'll feel cheap in the morning. Read full review

The A.V. Club - John Krewsom

It isn't so much a bad action movie as a symptom of the greater problem with most action movies: Audiences tire of sitting through the same fitful, unfulfilling formula, no matter how much terse language and gunfire is tossed in. Read full review

Empire - Kevin Murphy

Generic, uninspired and devoid of suspense. Read full review

L.A. Weekly - Manohla Dargis

It's impossible to find an iota of aesthetic worth or an ounce of pleasure in this sludge. Read full review

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jonslow

Jan 8, 2019

If you liked The Fugitive, I don't see how you could hate U.S. Marshals. The original was one of the only movies I've seen that kept me entertained without a single unnecessary explosion.

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InverseCritic

Jan 18, 2014

If you liked The Fugitive, I don't see how you could hate U.S. Marshals. The original was one of the only movies I've seen that kept me entertained without a single unnecessary explosion. U. S. Marshals takes pretty much everything to the next level. Seeing Wesley Snipes courageouslyIf you liked The Fugitive, I don't see how you could hate U.S. Marshals. The original was one of the only movies I've seen that kept me entertained without a single unnecessary explosion. U. S. Marshals takes pretty much everything to the next level. Seeing Wesley Snipes courageously escaping from the cops and leaving the corrupt and menacing Gerard in the ground after his speech is worth the whole thing.… Expand

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Ven-Wede

Jan 13, 2012

A generic action movie, and nothing more. The plot is nothing you haven't seen before, and the 'twist' is trite and predictable. Of special note is the direction, which is particularly bad; often the camera will not-too-subtly zoom in on important plot-points. There is also a cheesy overuseA generic action movie, and nothing more. The plot is nothing you haven't seen before, and the 'twist' is trite and predictable. Of special note is the direction, which is particularly bad; often the camera will not-too-subtly zoom in on important plot-points. There is also a cheesy overuse of slow-motion, within-film flashbacks and a score so bland you barely notice it; leading to underwhelming action sequences and a lack of tension. Characters lack substance and seem to be merely plot devices rather than people. Give it a look if you enjoyed its prequel, The Fugitive. If not, then you will not be missing anything by skipping over this film.… Expand

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Broyax

Nov 8, 2018

Une sorte de remake (?) du Fugitif toujours avec l'excellent Tommy Lee Jones à la poursuite non plus d'Harrison Ford mais de Wesley Snipes... On a changé le docteur blanc pour un pauvre Noir apparemment sauf qu'en fait le fugitif n'est pas ce qu'il semble être, n'est pas pauvre ni né de laUne sorte de remake (?) du Fugitif toujours avec l'excellent Tommy Lee Jones à la poursuite non plus d'Harrison Ford mais de Wesley Snipes... On a changé le docteur blanc pour un pauvre Noir apparemment sauf qu'en fait le fugitif n'est pas ce qu'il semble être, n'est pas pauvre ni né de la dernière pluie, car il y a du Statham là-dessous (même s'il n'est pas là).

Il faut dire que le scénario part dans tous les sens et a cru bon d'inclure une histoire de barbouzes à la petite semaine, mêlant le FBI, les Nations Unies (?) et... de vilains Chinois comploteurs. Robert Downey Junior vient épauler l'équipe du grand Tommy, le Marshal de choc toujours sur la brèche et qui distribue comme de coutume une moyenne de 23,6 ordres par minute. Oui, c'est bien le petit Robert, celui qui finira plus tard dans une boîte de conserve repeinte au rouleau.

C'est donc reparti pour le gros accident, l'évasion et la cavale effrénée et le moins qu'on puisse dire, c'est qu'on a pas le temps de s'ennuyer : ça rue dans les brancards sans s'arrêter et Wesley Snipes n'a même pas le temps de profiter de la jolie poulette qu'ils lui ont mis dans les pattes. La réalisation est très correcte si ce n'est parfois un montage cut ici et là...

En tous les cas, on ne cherche pas à comprendre ce qui se passe et on attrape le pop-corn, car si le ridicule ne nous tue pas, c'est qu'il nous rend plus fort. Bête et divertissant à la fois, U.S. Machin passe le temps assez vite et on ne lui en demandera pas plus (de toute façon, il peut pas).… Expand

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