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• Alexander D

  
  The perfect blend of action and drama. Full review at themoviefreakblog.com

• Chris W

  
  Somewhat based off of the 1960s TV series, this is the story of Dr. Richard Kimble, a vascular surgeon accused of murdering his wife, He claims a one-armed man did it, and, after surviving a spectacular crash during a prison transfer, Kimble escapes and goes on the run to cleat his… More
  Somewhat based off of the 1960s TV series, this is the story of Dr. Richard Kimble, a vascular surgeon accused of murdering his wife, He claims a one-armed man did it, and, after surviving a spectacular crash during a prison transfer, Kimble escapes and goes on the run to cleat his name, and find out who actually committed the crime, and why. Things aren't so easy though, because hot on his trail is a determined team of U.S. Marshals, lead by the relentless Deputy Sam Gerard. This is hands down one of the finest, most intelligent, and gripping action/suspense thrillers out there. The characters are well written, developed, and compelling, their motivations are clearly defined, the basic story, though simple, is imminently engaging and watchable, and the execution, primarily Andrew Davis's direction, is just top notch. This is more than just a chase movie. It's a study of determination and perseverance. These are just great characters to watch, and whether it is Kimble, or Gerard and his team, you want to see them complete their goal. I saw this movie many times as a kid, mostly because it took multiple viewings (especially at a young age) to really understand some of the finer points and nuance. The other times though, it was just to marvel at the top notch movie making. The stunts and chases are great, and I love the use of mainly practical effects and actual vehicles, like the train. That scene alone is just phenomenal. Top have it just be one of several stand out set pieces is an incredibly unbelievable treat. Speaking of treats, it's also a joy to see small roles filled by Julianne Moore (on the verge of mega stardom), and Jane Lynch, who was definitely appearing here before she became well known. The acting is wonderful, with both Ford and Jones giving some of their best work. Jones got an Oscar for his portrayal of Gerard, and, while I do think it's a great performance, I don't know if he really deserved an Oscar. Also, this film, for better or worse, really got him typecast too. All in all, this is a superb thriller, and one of the best of both the 90s overall, and it's specific genre. Yeah, the rewatch value is debatable, and it sucks that the sequel wasn't quite to this level, but I'm just thankful that this film exists at all, as it is a wonderful reminder of how great the result can be when love, care, and effort are put into what could have been a generic thriller.

• Candy R

  
  Harrison is brilliant in this movie. Great storyline about a doctor who is framed for his wife's murder. He escapes from a prison van during a road accident and goes on the run to find the real killer. Great cast.

• Tyler R

  
  Harrison Ford is one of those actors who can take any role, no matter how ridiculous it is, and turn it into something worth watching. He works in every movie he's in and The Fugitive is no exception. In The Fugitive, Ford plays Dr. Richard Kimble who is accused of killing his… More
  Harrison Ford is one of those actors who can take any role, no matter how ridiculous it is, and turn it into something worth watching. He works in every movie he's in and The Fugitive is no exception. In The Fugitive, Ford plays Dr. Richard Kimble who is accused of killing his wife, even though he didn't do it. The movie focuses him on the run from the police, lead by U.S. Marshall Samuel Gerard. Gerard is completely intent on capturing Kimble and the only thing he wants is him in the hands of the law, not even caring about what Kimble has to say. The acting by the two leads is great. Even though Ford is on the run, you're still on his side and I actually sympathized for him because he's really a nice guy deep down and Ford does a superb job of conveying that. Tommy Lee Jones plays Gerard and he's just awesome. You don't really have to listen to him when he says he wants to capture Kimble because you can see it in the way he acts and speaks. Jones deserves credit for pulling that off. The action scenes in the movie are very intense. The scene where the bus crashes on the train tracks is handled with great special effects and it's actually suspenseful. The most intense scene for me is the scene where Gerard is chasing Kimble in the dam. No matter how many times I watch that scene, it always has me glued to the screen. The film also has unexpected plot twists that M. Night Shamalamadingdong couldn't even dream of. After seeing the movie, I found out it's actually a spin off of TV series in the 60's. Since I've never seen the show, I couldn't analyze as to whether or not the film stayes true to source material. Regardless, I still probably wouldn't have minded had it changed stuff. The Fugitive is one of the best action movies ever made in my opinion, I loved the cast, I loved the intensity, it kept me on the edge of my seat, the characters were perfectly crafted and acted and it's an all around brilliantly directed film.

• 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.

• Jim C

  
  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.

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