The Fugitive (1993)

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• Jeff "

  
  Director Andrew Davis' The Fugitive is a solid action packed thriller about a reputed doctor who gets falsely accused of murdering his wife. He escapes from custody and being hunted down by the U.S Marshals office, tries to find proof to prove his innocence. Actor Harrison Ford… More
  Director Andrew Davis' The Fugitive is a solid action packed thriller about a reputed doctor who gets falsely accused of murdering his wife. He escapes from custody and being hunted down by the U.S Marshals office, tries to find proof to prove his innocence. Actor Harrison Ford plays Dr. Richard Kimble who is accused of the murder. Ford is intense in his role, and Tommy Lee Jones plays Deputy Marshal Samuel Gerard who is tasked of hunting down Kimble. The Fugitive is a great action thriller that is highly entertaining and with a great cast here, director Andrew Davis crafts a solid film that will keep you on the edge of your seat till the very end. This an exhilarating film and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. Harrison Ford is great in the part he plays, I especially enjoyed the screen time that Tommy Lee Jones and Harrison Ford shared. These, for me anyways, were some of the strongest moments of the film. The Fugitive is a well constructed film that delivers the thrills and has enough action to please the action buff as well. The Fugitive is a great film that has some awesome scenes, my favorite being the one where Harrison Ford escapes from Tommy Lee Jones in the dam. This is a very entertaining film and the cast along with the clever storytelling, well paced plot development, makes The Fugitive a must see film. This is a well crafted action thriller that no serious film fan should pass up. The Fugitive is an effective, pulse pounding action thriller from beginning to end. A terrific film.

• Brad W

  
  The Fugitive is a great action film and it was awesome, I highly recommend it.

• Lorenzo v

  
  <i>"A murdered wife. A one-armed man. An obsessed detective. The chase begins."</i> Dr. Richard Kimble, unjustly accused of killing his wife, must find the real one-armed killer while avoiding Marshal Sam Gerard. <center><font size=+2… More
  <i>"A murdered wife. A one-armed man. An obsessed detective. The chase begins."</i> Dr. Richard Kimble, unjustly accused of killing his wife, must find the real one-armed killer while avoiding Marshal Sam Gerard. <center><font size=+2 face="Century Schoolbook"><b><u>REVIEW</u></b></font></center> Slam-bang thriller from the director of other action extravaganzas like Under Siege. The story: Ford is a renowned doctor framed for the murder of his wife and sentenced to death; Jones is the relentless bloodhound of a U.S. Marshal given the unfortunate task of tracking him down after he unexpectedly escapes and runs wild all over the city of Chicago. The result is an endless, over-the-top barrage of mind-blowing action scenes/stunts, suspenseful and all too believable plot twists, and some of the finest acting ever between two superb leads. Ford brings the perfect vulnerability to his role as a doctor forced to take it on the lam, and Jones is nothing short of magnetic as the hard-nosed federal agent determined to get the job done. Smart, gripping, and entertaining.

• Emile T

  
  This is a movie that wouldn't have been that great if it wasn't for Harrison Ford's amazing performance and a perfectly written role for Tommy Lee Jones who played it top-notch. It is still a very well-crafted film who owes its excellency to the depiction of its two… More
  This is a movie that wouldn't have been that great if it wasn't for Harrison Ford's amazing performance and a perfectly written role for Tommy Lee Jones who played it top-notch. It is still a very well-crafted film who owes its excellency to the depiction of its two main characters whose tension between them is comparable to the one between De Niro and Pacino in Heat.

• Coxxie M

  
  heres a change: someone actually killed Harrisons wife instead of kidnapping her!

• Spencer S

  
  Best action movie/thriller/psychological drama package ever! Harrison Ford gives us what we've been waiting for since Saboteur.

• Conner R

  
  It's just one of those movies that is almost too fun to watch and also backed with a great story and memorable characters. Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones are a great team with very different types of performances. I think what makes it great and not just good is the fact that… More
  It's just one of those movies that is almost too fun to watch and also backed with a great story and memorable characters. Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones are a great team with very different types of performances. I think what makes it great and not just good is the fact that it doesn't repeatedly tell you why its a good movie with overly dramatic touching scenes, it's too busy being entertaining and relevant.

• Dean M

  
  I really love this action-thriller film adapted on the 1963-1967 TV series starring my No. 1 idol, Harrison Ford, because it gave me excitement by seeing Ford go on the run to trace an one-armed killer who committed the murder of his wife after he was accused. Ford was fit as the… More
  I really love this action-thriller film adapted on the 1963-1967 TV series starring my No. 1 idol, Harrison Ford, because it gave me excitement by seeing Ford go on the run to trace an one-armed killer who committed the murder of his wife after he was accused. Ford was fit as the part of Dr. Richard Kimble perfectly. With this role, the last thing required is a melodramatic actor that sticks out like a sore thumb. Ford casually settles into the role of the man on the run, bringing intelligence and style to a less ostentatious character. The result is an interesting cat-and-mouse game between Dr. Richard Kimble and the police that never allows your attention to fade away. Excellent directing and acting and the constant action and tension, this movie really delivers everything that you can expect from it. I keep watching that movie on DVD several times when I make my chance.

• Tsubaki S

  
  Harrison Ford is the most godamn boring actor in the history of cinema.

• Lady D

  
  Possibly the most well known ?wrongly accused? film ever made. Although a 1993 Film, this one will continue to be a timeless Classic. The things that I always remembered about this film was firstly the train crash scene, which was not only quite impressive at the time, but the… More
  Possibly the most well known ?wrongly accused? film ever made. Although a 1993 Film, this one will continue to be a timeless Classic. The things that I always remembered about this film was firstly the train crash scene, which was not only quite impressive at the time, but the first time of viewing, it?s caused quite a tense feeling too and secondly the comical quips from Tommy Lee-Jones throughout. The Fugitive is a constant cat and mouse battle to prove innocence whilst trying to survive and not get caught too.

• Jens S

  
  One of the rare cases of a remake of a TV show is actually better than the original and even among the highlights of the action thriller genre. That's mostly thanks to the breathless direction and the two great adversaries, Harrison Ford as innocent man on the run and Tommy Lee… More
  One of the rare cases of a remake of a TV show is actually better than the original and even among the highlights of the action thriller genre. That's mostly thanks to the breathless direction and the two great adversaries, Harrison Ford as innocent man on the run and Tommy Lee Jones as the merciless FBI hunter, deservedly awarded with an Oscar for his role. The exciting soundtrack, the smart story, as the pieces of the case slowly come together while we follow the wrong traces a few times, it's all so well crafted and excited that those two hours pass like nothing. Excellent stuff. A film everyone involved can be proud of and that still looks great 16 years later.

• Wahida K

  
  The Fugitive, great acting, great actors, great plot.

• Anthony L

  
  A good film but once you've seen it once....

• Jason O

  
  Harrison Ford has a few movies I consider all time favorites, and this is definitely one of them! Most people I know agree that this is a spectacularly awesome movie, even ones that don't like Ford. Makes me hate that I've never once seen the TV series (it was before my time… More
  Harrison Ford has a few movies I consider all time favorites, and this is definitely one of them! Most people I know agree that this is a spectacularly awesome movie, even ones that don't like Ford. Makes me hate that I've never once seen the TV series (it was before my time and they never show re-runs), but hopefully one day that will change. But even if it doesn't, this movie will always be held close to me, one of the best ever!

• Thomas B

  
  one of the best, most memorable action/thriller/mystery movies, the fugitive will have you on the edge of your seat, start to finish.

• Fernando Rafael Q

  
  An Oscar and a pair of highly respected actors in its cast led me to believe this was something worth watching. Sadly, I was disappointed. I really don't understand the praise this film has received. THE FUGITIVE is a run-of-the-mill action movie, complete with unplausible… More
  An Oscar and a pair of highly respected actors in its cast led me to believe this was something worth watching. Sadly, I was disappointed. I really don't understand the praise this film has received. THE FUGITIVE is a run-of-the-mill action movie, complete with unplausible events and a heroic lead character that dodges every bullet thrown his way. Let me remind you, the "fugitive" in question is a doctor, not an experienced criminal, but that doesn't stop him from jumping off a waterfall and leaving unscathed, all the while evading dozens of (armed) policemen across miles and miles (and on foot!). Although the film features some great work by Harrison Ford and Jeroen Krabbe, their performances alone aren't worth the watch. Tommy Lee Jones joins Gwyneth Paltrow, Alan Arkin, Tilda Swinton and countless others in the list of people least deserving of their Academy Award.

• Mike S

  
  Superb thriller and one of the top ten best I've ever seen! It's a pity they seldom make them this good anymore. Great acting as well by Harrison and Tommy Lee. I didn't surprise me to hear that Jones received an Oscar for best supporting role.

• Justin Y

  
  <i>The Fugitive</i> is a 2+ hour movie that isn't anything flashy or fancy. It is a typical crime drama with a nice pace and a good story to go along with it.<p>One of the unique elements of the story is that a bulk of it is spent on the good guy versus good… More
  <i>The Fugitive</i> is a 2+ hour movie that isn't anything flashy or fancy. It is a typical crime drama with a nice pace and a good story to go along with it.<p>One of the unique elements of the story is that a bulk of it is spent on the good guy versus good guy relationship. There is a villain in this film, as there should be, but the roles of Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones leave this person in the shadows until the ending.</p><p>The pace isn't too slow and it isn't too fast. I guess that just leaves medium. The story doesn't drag on because it drops pieces of the puzzle at appropriate intervals, leaving the viewer with something on their mind as the film progresses. It doesn't hold everything until the end. The action is all spread out as well. At times it does seem like it is minimal because of the long run time, but you never really feel like more of it is needed.</p><p>Harrison Ford has shown that he can carry a film and what makes it even better is that you really like his character. In the position that he is in, he still takes the time to think about others. Tommy Lee Jones matches well as a cop and he is fantastic in this picture. His character is sharp, bold, and smart as he is able to put the pieces together, while his backup just watches. Sela Ward and Julianne Moore are the major female characters. Actually, they aren't really that big as their airtime isn't that much. It is just that there are no other major female characters to follow.</p><p><i>The Fugitive</i> may lack the explosiveness of a big blockbuster movie, but it is a great watch because of the story and the characters.

• Al S

  
  A classic. A spectacular edge of your seat action-thriller. Full-on fun. Relentlessly exciting and pulse-pounding. Harrison Ford is teriffic, he keeps in character all the way and never misses a note in the chases or his performance. Tommy Lee Jones is excellent, showing slick humor,… More
  A classic. A spectacular edge of your seat action-thriller. Full-on fun. Relentlessly exciting and pulse-pounding. Harrison Ford is teriffic, he keeps in character all the way and never misses a note in the chases or his performance. Tommy Lee Jones is excellent, showing slick humor, capability and stellarness. The suspense and adventure are non-stop. Great action scenes and stunts. A smart, break neck-paced and electrifying ride. An unforgettable adreniline rush. It's well-crafted and perfectly performed.

• Tim S

  
  Endlessly entertaining.

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