The Fugitive
Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: August 6, 1993
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MovieGuysSep 29, 2013
The Fugitive is one of the best Harrison Ford movies, as well as definitely being on my Top 20 list. This movie is smart, and suspense and good performances make this movie. The way it moves from shot to shot and Dr. Kimble's quick thinkingThe Fugitive is one of the best Harrison Ford movies, as well as definitely being on my Top 20 list. This movie is smart, and suspense and good performances make this movie. The way it moves from shot to shot and Dr. Kimble's quick thinking create a very intriguing movie. Watch it, and you'll see what I mean.… Expand
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GreatbealloFeb 23, 2012
Harrison Ford has had some of the most iconic roles in cinematic history, but this is probably his best acting job in my personal opinion. This movie is a masterpiece. It is a great drama with stellar performances. It will snare you, and keepHarrison Ford has had some of the most iconic roles in cinematic history, but this is probably his best acting job in my personal opinion. This movie is a masterpiece. It is a great drama with stellar performances. It will snare you, and keep you hooked for its entirety. Such was my experience anyway.… Expand
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JuanoloApr 2, 2012
The fugitive is a 10 out of 10 movie. Acting is superb. Harrison ford is amazing( highly underrated), and Tommy lee jones does a great job as well. Score is great. Great 90s music. The story is great. A great remake of the 1960s tv show.The fugitive is a 10 out of 10 movie. Acting is superb. Harrison ford is amazing( highly underrated), and Tommy lee jones does a great job as well. Score is great. Great 90s music. The story is great. A great remake of the 1960s tv show. Could've been better.action sequence are great as well. Overall, this is a really good movie. Everyone and anyone should go and see this movie. This is highly recommended.… Expand
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oliver1hApr 2, 2013
Smart thriller with great performances from Ford and Jones. The pacing and the story is really good, so this movie will keep you on the edge of your seat during it's run-time. Recommended.
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ScorpionMay 12, 2013
A truly fantastic movie, with its good story line builds the whole mood of the film, one of the best performances of H.Ford and best Tommy Lee Jones, this film deserves every consideration of those who wish to see it.
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Duke_NukemOct 19, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Harrison Ford (Dr. Richard Kimble) and Tommy Lee Jones (Deputy Samuel Gerard) are great in this movie.

Ford as the good guy who has to proof his own innocence and Jones as the incredible annoying detective who is the best at his job and who doesn't really care if the fugitive is innocent or guilty... he's just doing his job and nothing more than that.

The only way for Dr. Richard Kimble to proof his innocence is by finding the real killer of his wife.

I have seen this movie several times and still love it as much as the first time.… Expand
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JaredB.Nov 28, 2007
Can you say "The greatest action film of all time"? That is, in this reviewer's opinion, exactly what "The Fugitive is. Harrison Ford is awesome as Richard Kimble, a man who is falsely accused of killing his wife. Tommy Lee Jones won Can you say "The greatest action film of all time"? That is, in this reviewer's opinion, exactly what "The Fugitive is. Harrison Ford is awesome as Richard Kimble, a man who is falsely accused of killing his wife. Tommy Lee Jones won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Deputy Marshal Sam Gerard, who doggedly pursues Kimble through nearly half of Chicago. I found myself getting totally caught up in the suspense and actually rooting for Kimble to escape. Pick up this film as soon as possible. You won't regret it.… Expand
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Steven1981Apr 24, 2020
The Fugitive is a action thriller but it's also a mystery film... Directed in 1993 by Andrew Davis The Fugitive stars Harrison Ford, Tommy Lee Jones and Julianne Moore.... Doctor Richard Kimble (Harrison Ford) is found guilty of his wife'sThe Fugitive is a action thriller but it's also a mystery film... Directed in 1993 by Andrew Davis The Fugitive stars Harrison Ford, Tommy Lee Jones and Julianne Moore.... Doctor Richard Kimble (Harrison Ford) is found guilty of his wife's murder but during transportation something happens and the prisoners on board escape including Doctor Richard Kimble who is now an escaped fugitive and Tommy Lee Jones plays a U.S Marshall who must hunt him down. Following clues Tommy Lee Jones tracks down Richard Kimble (Ford) and a big chase ensues whilst Doctor Richard Kimble (Ford) is trying to find the real killer and clear his name and the real killer in question uses a prosthetic arm. Full of great action scenes, chases, violence and possible bad language The Fugitive delivers and remains one of the greatest films ever made thankfully to great acting performances by Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones. Only bad thing about The Fugitive is how small and insignificant Julianne Moore's role was but besides that it's perfect in all departments from the directing all the way down to the story and acting and anybody who writes a review of The Fugitive saying Harrison Ford's acting was horrible obviously must be on drugs because his acting in The Fugitive was top draw. I've seen films with Harrison Ford that are bad and believe me, The Fugitive isn't one of them! I've seen many great films from Harrison Ford such as Witness, Frantic, Clear and Present Danger, The Devil's Own, Blade Runner, etc and The Fugitive is another of his great films. Anybody who finds it crap, boring or his acting horrible obviously doesn't appreciate a good film.… Expand
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JaredC.Sep 5, 2007
The Fugitive is a gripping interest of plot, but it's adventure is very weak, while its story is horrible because of the horrible acting performed by Harrison Ford, Matt Damon is the only good actor for this kind of role. Anyway, the The Fugitive is a gripping interest of plot, but it's adventure is very weak, while its story is horrible because of the horrible acting performed by Harrison Ford, Matt Damon is the only good actor for this kind of role. Anyway, the movie still really sucked, the first 10 minutes is boring, while the rest is fun. But it's a huge letdown because it has a bad taste, and the feel is uncomfortable. You have to pay attention hard to find the interest. Director Andrew David never does well. No blame to anyone else, just Andrew Davis is a director that never makes the cut.… Expand
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AnnaSJan 21, 2009
They don't make em like this anymore. Utterly convincing and so dramatic you can watch it over and over again, even when injected with commercials it wont let you off the edge of your seat.
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ERG1008Aug 23, 2010
Man gets accused of murdering his wife, gets death penalty, prison bus crashes, goes on the run, US Marshalls come after him.
Thriller/action film based on the TV show & it's comes together pretty well.
Harrison Ford & Tommy Lee Jones gruntMan gets accused of murdering his wife, gets death penalty, prison bus crashes, goes on the run, US Marshalls come after him.
Thriller/action film based on the TV show & it's comes together pretty well.
Harrison Ford & Tommy Lee Jones grunt their way through it & some good set pieces throughout.
It's all pretty plausible (except maybe the jumping in the water bit) & the story unravels at a decent pace.… Expand
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jp992751Jan 25, 2011
One of the best "wrongfully accused" movies ever. Ford and Jones play their roles to perfection and keep the action and suspense at top notch. Some dated graphics take a bit away from the overall effect as does the whole drug industry finaleOne of the best "wrongfully accused" movies ever. Ford and Jones play their roles to perfection and keep the action and suspense at top notch. Some dated graphics take a bit away from the overall effect as does the whole drug industry finale but The Fugitive is still a great and suspenseful flick that anyone will enjoy.… Expand
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CritiqueGirlMar 4, 2011
The film has a flimsy story. Tommy Lee Jones was great but really, who cares as he had to act his way through a TV show.
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HalfwelshmanOct 12, 2011
The Fugitive, at first glance, would appear to have a lot in common with the summer blockbuster trash you see every year. The Fugitive is far from a standard thriller though. Unlike the majority of films offering cheap thrills (which thisThe Fugitive, at first glance, would appear to have a lot in common with the summer blockbuster trash you see every year. The Fugitive is far from a standard thriller though. Unlike the majority of films offering cheap thrills (which this film does still have in droves), The Fugitive actually has a brain. The dialogue is pretty slick, and you actually feel emotionally invested in the characters. Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones both turn in among the finest performances of either their careers, and play out an exciting on-screen battle of wits and resilience. This extravagant game of cat-and-mouse is handled well, and while you sometimes have to suspend your disbelief at some points of the story, and gloss over a few plot holes at others, the film is always entertaining. The only real crime the Fugitive commits is that fails to hide where the final, supposedly shocking twist is going to come from - you see it a mile off, and this slightly undermines the rest of the story. Despite this disappointment, The Fugitive is well worth a watch - it's clever enough to be considered more than just "another thriller", and you'll have a very enjoyable time watching it throughout.… Expand
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hoops2448Oct 10, 2011
Most people use The Fugitive as an example of how a perfect chase film should be but in all honesty I've seen better (District 9 for example). However that is not to say that The Fugitive isn't a quality film from start to finish. It doesMost people use The Fugitive as an example of how a perfect chase film should be but in all honesty I've seen better (District 9 for example). However that is not to say that The Fugitive isn't a quality film from start to finish. It does what its supposed to do and is incredibly entertaining while it is doing it. The downside of the fugitive is it seems to be made of scenes that the director didn't quite know where to put with scenes talking about Richard Kimble's (Harrison Ford) intelligence being slotted in quite late in the film because it slowed down the pace so the viewer could take a breath. This kind of mix match of scenes doesn't prove too much of a problem but if you want to emphasise your characters intelligence, you might want to do it at the beginning instead of waiting until he has been on the run for 70 minutes of a 2 hour film. That being said, I enjoyed the mystery novel pace, the glacial reveals of key nuggets of information as the reason behind Kimble's framing come together nicely for one hell of a finale. When it comes to The Fugitive most people will talk about the scene on the dam or Tommy Lee Jones' portrayal of Samuel Gerard but the best part of the film in my opinion is the beginning, the moments before he starts running. Not only does it set up Kimble's character so that there is not a moment you think he killed his wife but it also gives you reason to like him while also showing he isn't perfect. He is quick to anger but incredibly kind, he is the Everyman kind of hero the film needed and Ford portrays him as such but also brings subtle quirks to the character. The film commences the chase with some great effects and from that moment on the film continues to build in tension until the very end with there being stand out sequences (such as the one on St Patricks Day) leading to a cracking final act.
Despite the fact he was the sole Oscar winner for the film, it should be said that he deserved it with his character being something else, a great performance that still impresses today. Overall a excellent thriller but it could have used a more coherent idea of what the film should look like in the end with scenes feeling out of place or unnecessary for no good reason.… Expand
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JohnnyHollywoodJan 16, 2012
Is it just me...

...Or are all American thrillers basically the same movie, just slightly altered and repackaged each time? Okay, I know at heart that there are some obvious details in each film that make it different to ones before it, butIs it just me...

...Or are all American thrillers basically the same movie, just slightly altered and repackaged each time? Okay, I know at heart that there are some obvious details in each film that make it different to ones before it, but I can't be the only one who's thought that, by simply pulling a bunch of dangerous-sounding buzz words out of the air (words like 'prosecution', 'corruption', 'mistaken identity' and 'manhunt') I could form the foundation of the next big action thriller. So why, then, is Andrew Davis' The Fugitive, a film that contains all these base ingredients and more, so much fun to watch? Short answer: a solid story, good acting and a cast of characters that fit into their respective roles like a favourite pair of pyjamas. Long answer: by all means, read on.

Harrison Ford is Dr. Richard Kimble, a respected man sentenced to prison for murdering his wife, despite being adamant that it was not him, but a mysterious one-armed man, who committed the crime. On the bus ride to the big house, the other prisoners stage a daring escape, allowing Kimble to flee and begin a life of anonymity whilst seeking out the real killer. That is, until he crosses paths with Sam Gerard (Tommy Lee Jones), a hard-nosed US Marshal who cares not for Kimble's excuses, and whose only concern is restoring the status quo.

Excluding the excellent Indiana Jones trilogy (notice I've left out the fourth instalment, which I refuse to mention by name), Ford has made this genre his forte, making him a natural fit for the desperate, determined Kimble. Jones earns the Best Supporting Actor Oscar by playing the typical Jones role to great effect: a no-nonsense tough guy with a sideswiping sense of humour. And Joe Pantoliano, best known as Ralph Cifaretto (or Cypher, if you're no Sopranos fan) makes under-appreciated contributions as Gerard's right-hand man.

Suspense is on high supply throughout. My personal favourite is Kimble's attempt to hide in plain sight at the hospital, a tense and dramatic set piece that sets a paranoid tone for the rest of the film. But there is a plethora of energetic, 'edge-of-your-seat' moments to satisfy film connoisseurs and action junkies alike, including the sewer chase, the St. Patrick's Day parade and the rooftop climax, all of which comply with the conventions of an action thriller nicely against the backdrop of a bleak, but not quite noir, Chicago CBD.

Speaking of conventions, it's clear that Davis has made a tight pace the top priority in The Fugitive, as the entire film is determined to remove any and all obstacles that would otherwise slow the movie down. Character development is restricted mainly to Ford's character, but is sprinkled in just enough to keep the rest of the cast from looking like cardboard cut-outs. But most pleasing was the omission of a romantic subplot. At different times during production, both Julianne Moore and Jane Lynch were scripted as Kimble's love interest. Despite the obvious pitfalls this would create from a logical perspective (considering Kimble spends the whole movie trying to avenge his beloved wife), it also sounds like the director has dodged a minefield of clichés by avoiding the beaten path; something I am very grateful for.

Admittedly, the film becomes a little convoluted in the third act. Depending on how much you've enjoyed The Fugitive, this alone might be enough to warrant a second viewing, but otherwise it's nothing that a quick trip to the IMDb won't fix. If you're looking for a theme to take away, I suppose the movie could act as an exposition of human nature in desperate times. However, I doubt that was on the agenda during filming, and so the film should instead be enjoyed as was intended: an absorbing, high-drama roller-coaster, which I expect will remain a staple of this genre for many decades to come.

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gracjanskiSep 11, 2020
Great movie with a top story, even though in the end it became unrealistic. The famous and great actors did a perfect job.
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LaMagiadeVirueAug 15, 2013
Frenética e intensa de principio a fin, "The Fugitive" esta perfectamente interpretada por dos grandes: Harrison Ford y Tommy Lee Jones. Bien contada la historia, con una gran guión y una magnífica dirección, todos los condimentos para queFrenética e intensa de principio a fin, "The Fugitive" esta perfectamente interpretada por dos grandes: Harrison Ford y Tommy Lee Jones. Bien contada la historia, con una gran guión y una magnífica dirección, todos los condimentos para que guste y mucho la película.… Expand
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FranzHcriticOct 25, 2013
An intricate and thoughtful thriller, 'The Fugitive' is a well made film based on the TV series. Though all of it comes from the dramatic and fascinating true story of Sam Shepard and his wrongful conviction, which shows how the law can notAn intricate and thoughtful thriller, 'The Fugitive' is a well made film based on the TV series. Though all of it comes from the dramatic and fascinating true story of Sam Shepard and his wrongful conviction, which shows how the law can not always be correct. Tommy Lee Jones brings the comedic piece as the sardonic yet well-trained marshal. I liked the movie, and I could watch it over about ten times before becoming tire of it.… Expand
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EpicLadySpongeFeb 21, 2016
If you're super speedy, you'll possibly go find out its flaws before loving it and possibly end up giving it a negative score. If you're slow as a snail, you'll love a lot about this movie and you're going to love it indeed.
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DirigiblePulpApr 22, 2017
I feel like all the Oscar love gives this film a strange reputation. Did it deserve them? In hindsight, probably not. Does that somehow make this a lesser film? Of course not.

This is an entertaining thrill ride but lacks the subtlety,I feel like all the Oscar love gives this film a strange reputation. Did it deserve them? In hindsight, probably not. Does that somehow make this a lesser film? Of course not.

This is an entertaining thrill ride but lacks the subtlety, character nuance or social/political relevance to leave a lasting impact. Does anyone really remember the plot? Or just the chase scenes and waterfall dive and insane train crash and the two great actors facing off in what is basically their movie star personas perfected?

(How did Tommy Lee win for this? I don't know what his perception was at the time but this is a straight Tommy Lee perf. I love him and all but there was also Fiennes and Postelthwaite that year. Just saying.)… Expand
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TyranianFeb 13, 2020
Entertaining action-thriller with good performances and a fairly engrossing plot.
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Compi24Nov 28, 2012
It's rousing, fast-paced, tense as all hell, and - most importantly - unshakably smart. "The Fugitive" is, in short, the perfect man-on-the-run thriller.
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Kai82May 27, 2022
Strangely this great movie is somehow forgotten now. Based on a 1960 TV show it is the story of Dr. Richard Kimble who is framed for the murder of his wife and convicted to the death sentence. While being transferred to the prison an accidentStrangely this great movie is somehow forgotten now. Based on a 1960 TV show it is the story of Dr. Richard Kimble who is framed for the murder of his wife and convicted to the death sentence. While being transferred to the prison an accident happens and he could escape. He wants to proof his innocence and find the real murder. Because a murder is on the run a specialist in form of US marshal Samuel Gerard and his team are assigned to capture him as soon as possible. This is the set up for the movie. The story is amazing. Dr. Kimble tries to find the truth while being hunted by Samuel Gerard. It is a cat and mouse game while also being a murder mystery. It is a timeless story of an innocent that wants to find the true culprit while everything is against him. Everyone can relate to this. Also who does not like a (murder) mystery or investigator who asks the right questions / finds inconveniences. I stop here before it gets too much into spoiler territory. Lets say the movie is enjoyable from start to finish. A big part of this are the lead roles. Harrison Ford as Dr. Richard Kimble is amazing. He nails his character and emotional struggles. Tommy Lee Jones as marshal Samuel Gerard might even be better. He was truly good and reprises this role later on in another movie. Those 2 enhance the movie. I should also praise the whole cast and team as I see no misstep and found each character believable if not even truly good. All did a great job and I include of cause director Andrew Davis and writers David Twohy and Jeb Stuart. The score by James Newton Howard is also great. It is a bit sneakingly as I noticed only at rewatching how fitting and enhancing it was. Overall this is another easy recommendation and classic. I give a 10/10 and say it is a must see as it is well crafted, acted and effective.… Expand
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FuturedirectorMar 16, 2017
Smart, well-acted and intense. The Fugitive is another a riveting vehicle for Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones that thrills the audience with an intense storytelling with a truly wonderful result that cannot be anything else than a classic.
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TrailesqueApr 17, 2021
This is action packed and tears along at high speed, but lacking - it failed to move me much anyway.
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BroyaxOct 22, 2017
Certainement efficace ce Fugitif qui multiplie les poursuites et le jeu de cache-cache entre notre bon docteur innocent et une meute de flicards à ses trousses... on ne l'appelle pas le Fugitif pour faire joli, lui qui a le don inné de seCertainement efficace ce Fugitif qui multiplie les poursuites et le jeu de cache-cache entre notre bon docteur innocent et une meute de flicards à ses trousses... on ne l'appelle pas le Fugitif pour faire joli, lui qui a le don inné de se carapater tout en menant sa contre-enquête. Même que le gentil docteur distribue des gnons et fait des cascades : cet empaffé de Die Hard peut aller se rhabiller, tiens.

Harrison Ford n'y est évidemment pas pour rien et campe avec conviction le gars aux abois, à la fois opiniâtre et très inventif. On passe donc sur le côté "bigger than life" pour ne pas dire souvent abusé du personnage. On passe également sur le complot quelque peu rocambolesque, parce qu'aujourd'hui on rase gratis, si, si.

Evidemment (aussi) notre super flic drolatique et cynique que l'on surnomme le "bulldog" n'est pas pour rien non plus dans cette traque implacable en la personne du sémillant Tommy Lee Jones. C'est sans doute le film qui a fait (tardivement) décoller la carrière de cet excellent acteur plein de personnalité, ici délicieusement pince-sans-rire.

A ce jeu mené tambour battant, on doit ajouter la mise en scène efficace d'Andrew Davis, bon faiseur qui sait profiter ici de la quantité énorme de moyens qui lui a été allouée.

Voilà donc un divertissement diablement "efficace" pourvu qu'on passe l'éponge sur tout son côté aussi exagéré qu'effréné et très fort de café.… Expand
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DeanomiteDec 31, 2019
Rewatching this classic, it's good to try to discern what makes it so good. Casting was perfect, the music is very strong, all performances flawless. A real narrative thread, every shot is relevant. At 2 hours there is no fat on this movie,Rewatching this classic, it's good to try to discern what makes it so good. Casting was perfect, the music is very strong, all performances flawless. A real narrative thread, every shot is relevant. At 2 hours there is no fat on this movie, but advancing character development in perfect balance with plot. Every character faces a moral dilemma of whether to protect Kimble or not, some protect him out of self interest, some out of morality, those that report or pursue him do so out of duty balanced with moral interest. In modern Machiavellian times, I cannot imagine characters with such luxurious morals being viewed as anything but idiots. I think the difference is that people in the movie feel confident they won't be prosecuted for helping Kimble, that they live in a society which would not persecute them for their morals. That is a wonderful fiction I would love to live in. The roots of corruption are present, in a corrupt pharmaceutical industry, but an overall moral society, how wonderful. I recently read about the guy who inspired the Fugitive: his name is Sam Sheppard and his story was nuts, mom committed suicide same week dad died of cancer, same week he was sentenced, he did 15 years, volunteered to be injected with cancer in jail, got out, they gave his medical license back he killed two women in surgery, became a pro wrestler married a nazi drank himself to death, all by age 45 !!!!! They determined who killed his wife, some window washer guy. he deserves a movie.… Expand
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GabMegaNov 26, 2018
Me acabo de ver una película de Harrison Ford que quizás la conocía o la había visto una vez por televisión, pero vaya, ya se por que el actor es tan respetable en sus papeles no aventureros.

Ademas, esta película del Fugitivo, tiene un buenMe acabo de ver una película de Harrison Ford que quizás la conocía o la había visto una vez por televisión, pero vaya, ya se por que el actor es tan respetable en sus papeles no aventureros.

Ademas, esta película del Fugitivo, tiene un buen manejo de la cámara, te puede decir cosas sin necesidad de contarla con diálogos, herramienta muy bien hecha en el cine.

Se la recomiendo a cualquiera.… Expand
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amheretojudgeApr 24, 2018
come on doc..

The Fugitive It is one of those features that completely relies upon the screenplay and not the concept for no matter how simple it gets its twists and tricks will bedazzle the viewers in each and every frame as it ages oncome on doc..

The Fugitive

It is one of those features that completely relies upon the screenplay and not the concept for no matter how simple it gets its twists and tricks will bedazzle the viewers in each and every frame as it ages on screen. Andrew Davis has done a plausible job as a director but the real game changer in here is the co-writer; Jeb Stuart, who also wrote the infamous Die Hard. Harrison Ford pulls it off like a charm along with a brilliant performance by Tommy Lee Jones which got him a well deserved Oscar for it. The Fugitive has everything in its right place i.e. from gripping screenplay to exhilarating chase sequences (one of the best part of it is that it keeps the audience engaged through these close encounters in the cat and mouse chase), from twisted plot to brilliant performances and from amazing background score (James Newton Howard has as always done a marvelous work in here) to beautiful cinematography.… Expand
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FilipeNetoJun 13, 2018
Coming from a hit television series, this film tells of Dr. Richard Kimble's quest for the truth behind the murder of his wife, a crime for which he is accused. The film is a classic police thriller, with an innocent running away from aComing from a hit television series, this film tells of Dr. Richard Kimble's quest for the truth behind the murder of his wife, a crime for which he is accused. The film is a classic police thriller, with an innocent running away from a police officer who pulls his booties to pick him up. The thrill of the film lies in this game of cat and mouse and the mystery surrounding an unresolved crime. Harrison Ford gives life to the doctor trapped in this trap, while Tommy Lee Jones is the investigator whose mission is to catch him. Both actors are at their best and both are able to do a masterful job in this film at what they have done best to this day. There are no great special or visual effects. This film is worth the story that counts and the talent of its central actors. And that was definitely a good bet.… Expand
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jonslowJan 8, 2019
One of the best chasing movie. Great plot. One of the best chasing movie. Great plot.
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TrergFirestormJun 28, 2023
In my opinion, The Fugitive is one of the coolest and most spectacular detective thrillers of the 90s, combining a great production, a chic cast and a great story that takes the viewer on a more than two-hour film journey.

Successful surgeonIn my opinion, The Fugitive is one of the coolest and most spectacular detective thrillers of the 90s, combining a great production, a chic cast and a great story that takes the viewer on a more than two-hour film journey.

Successful surgeon Richard Kimble (Harrison Ford) loses everything in an instant after he is accused of killing his wife. In an effort to prove his innocence, Kimble escapes from the prison bus and begins his own investigation. The only thing is that he is being followed by a group of federal marshals, led by Samuel Gerard (Tommy Lee Jones), who is experienced in searching for criminals, who can even find a needle in a haystack.

Director Andrew Davis, for whom The Fugitive was a terrific success (neither earlier nor later works were so successful), managed to put on a film amazing in its tension, presenting, albeit as old as the world, a story about an undeservedly accused and trying to clear his name man , in bright colors.

Tommy Lee Jones played absolutely amazing, perfectly performing the image of a federal marshal, for whom the main thing is a sober mind and cold calculation, and emotions are relegated far into the background. This is clearly demonstrated by Jones' "I don't care" after Ford's character told him he didn't kill his wife. Even with a trapped man in front of him, practically confessing to him, Sam Gerard does his duty first and foremost. And it is possible to figure out who the killer is after the arrest. Tommy Lee Jones rightfully deserved an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, and his hero, Sam Gerard, turned out to be a memorable, charismatic, tenacious and cold person. But damn smart and insightful. In general, if we talk about Tommy Lee, he always succeeds in the role of law enforcement officers. Probably the whole point is in the appearance of the actor, which is conducive to itself and causes a certain feeling of calmness, if there is such a person next to you.

In addition to one statuette, "The Fugitive" received a bunch of nominations, among which was the best film (but then "Schindler's List" was awarded this title). The film actually turned out to be chic in the performance of their immediate duties and the acting troupe and the film crew. Great merit in the quality of the film belongs to the cameraman Michael Chapman, who worked repeatedly with Martin Scorsese before The Fugitive. This camera shop mastodon put his eye to the lens, filming such works as Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, American Boy (all Scorsese), Joel Schumacher's The Lost Boys and Roger Spottiswoode's Fire to Kill.

"The Fugitive" is a classic plot of a story about the police chasing a bad guy, from the very beginning of which the viewer empathizes with the protagonist, who turned out to be a hostage of circumstances. Throughout the film, the viewer will have to deal with this crime together with Ford's hero, trying to understand the truth of the killer's motives. Due to this, the film is watched in one breath and even despite the duration of 130 minutes, it does not cause a feeling of boredom, because the investigation process (set and executed great) keeps you in suspense and does not lose interest.

However, watch for you. I do not impose my opinion on anyone.

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ProfAmateurAug 13, 2023
Missing the good and enthralling stories from the 90ies. Protagonist needs to prove his innocense.
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geewahJan 31, 2021
A Hollywood blockbuster of the highest order.
A clever, action packed adrenaline rush that shows again why Harrison Ford is the most bankable movie star of his generation.
One of 1993's best movies.
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AmirmahmoodApr 18, 2021
Poor possibility of story to happen like this in real world .
No way .
In real world it cannot happen like that .
Because each time he has best available luck to stay alive and not get caught by police .
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SuperbaDMIkeJun 15, 2022
The Fugitive is an adaptation but a good ass one that is thrilling yet fun to watch.
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