Tracker
“No Country for Old Men” meets The Fugitive in this gripping action thriller. Tracker combines the white-knuckle tension of a manhunt with the moral complexity of a character-driven revenge tale. At its core, it’s the story of a flawed lawman facing off against a cunning revolutionary, where every choice carries the weight of a nation’s future.
When charismatic college professor-turned-terrorist Ben Jacobs orchestrates a daring escape from federal custody, it’s up to disgraced U.S. Marshal Drake Stonebow to bring him back. Jacobs, a former Special Forces operative and intellectual firebrand, has gone underground, leaving a trail of bodies and a growing insurgency of disillusioned young radicals in his wake. Stonebow, now working as a bounty hunter, reluctantly reenters the hunt when his former partner and closest friend, Alex Church, is killed during Jacobs’ second, violent breakout.
Fueled by guilt and a thirst for justice, Stonebow uncovers a plot that goes far beyond petty terrorism. Jacobs and his accomplices are planning an audacious strike at a high-profile global summit, equipped with black-market weapons and the backing of an underground network of zealots. As the body count rises and political pressure mounts, Stonebow must navigate a maze of betrayal, personal demons, and the ticking clock of an impending catastrophe.
With nothing left to lose, Stonebow plunges into a relentless pursuit, challenging his moral boundaries and redefining his own sense of justice. In the ultimate showdown, it’s brains versus brawn, ideals versus vengeance, as the hunter and hunted collide in an explosive finale.
"Tracker" is a gripping and high-octane action thriller with a fast pace and a compelling lead. The
premise is fairly simple, but it shows potential for a lot of adventure, and the script knows how to
deliver. Two things the script has clearly are a well-developed hero and a villain to match. Ben Jacobs
is driven and fanatical, and while his dialogue isn't especially memorable or groundbreaking, the
script does know how to make him articulate and passionate, and we can see why he has the followers
he does. Drake is a likable hero with a sympathetic backstory, and he shows his value throughout. The
stakes are terrifying and breathtaking when we understand just what Ben is up to. Alex does manage
to make a strong impression in her limited screentime. She and Drake clearly made a good team. The
way they handle Karl and his Dead Man's Switch is especially impressive. We are invested in seeing
Drake getting Alex the justice she deserves." - Blacklist evaluation
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The Writer: Scott Sawitz
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