It's 1963. Two U.S.Marshals are hunting bad guys in Utah. As one case begins to turn side ways they rapidly realize that they are in way over their heads.
For most of the running time LAWS OF MAN is a kick ass thriller, with a great cast, some wonderful turns, solid action and some great performances (including Harvey Keitel channeling Dennis Hopper). Watching the film I was in love with everything about the film because it wasn't taking the well worn road, and even if it was it was dressing it up enough that you didn't care.
Unfortunately it hit this point where it started to reveal things and the fact that it was November 1963 loomed large. Honestly I could have lived with the turn toward JFK as a plot point if the film didn't pivot farther into WTF territory. Once we got to the underground bunker the wheels of the whole thing came off as this grounded thriller flew up into the air.
What were they thinking?
I don't know.
I do know that the final 20 made the film go from the first great film I saw in 2025 to just an okay film I'll probably have forgotten by the end of the month.
The ending aside, the film is still worth seeing but I would wait until cheaper streaming. Then again knowing it turns south you maybe more forgiving than I was.
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