The Fugitive
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Movie Reviews of The Fugitive
Movie Review: THE Quintessential Action/Drama Film
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw this movie shortly after it's release in 1993 and was immediately impressed by the great way the story was written, as well as the great acting. Many big screen movies drawn from tv series fall far short of the originals - in spite of excellent actors. A great example is 'The Avengers', a terrific tv series of the 60's that fell flat on it's face on the big screen, despite the magnificent Ralph Feinnes, the comely Uma Thurman, and the unforgettable Sean Connery. Not so 'The Fugitive'! This may well be one of the greatest action/dramas I've seen, and to date remains so. The cat-and-mouse chase scenes between Ford and Tommy Lee Jones will literally keep you on the edge of your seat. Ford's brooding sincerity is perfectly counterpointed by Jones' dogged intensity. Highlighted by James Newton Howard's riveting score, this movie quite literally has no dull moments.
One of the best features on the DVD is a scene-by-scene commentary (of the complete film) between Andrew Davis and Tommy Lee Jones. The viewer is led through each scene as it unfolds, with Davis explaining how the scene was done, as well as commenting on the various actors in each scene. Davis naturally does most of the talking, with Tommy adding a comment here and there. Through this process the viewer is led on a fascinating journey into the creative processes in the making of a great film.
In my opinion this is THE quintessential action/drama film of all time!
Movie Review: Fabulous Thriller That Endures
Summary: 5 Stars
This a one of the best thriller/suspense/action films I have ever watched, and I've seen tons of them for almost 50 years. It "endures" because it is just as entertaining on the sixth viewing as it is on the first.
Of course it helped it was based on a TV show that people my age watched religiously every week, so the plot if familiar and many of us wanted to see how the movie would stack up to the TV program. Well, as good as the TV series was, this was far better. Two scenes alone: the train wreck and Harrison Ford taking a swan dive - were worth the price of the film. Great stuff.
The story has been discussed by many so let me just add how much I appreciate the sound in this movie. When this film first came out on VHS, I used the opening moments as a demo model for various surround systems. The DVD has enhanced that as well as the picture.
The film has just the right amount of action scenes, very interesting characters and a storyline complex enough to bring you back for multiple viewings to totally understand it. Ford, of course, is the star with Tommy Lee Jones a close second, but the more you watch this, the more you appreciate everyone's acting in this movie.
And, by the way, filmmakers take note: here''s another example how you can make an "edgy" modern-day crime film without a ton of unnecessary f-words.
Movie Review: One Of The Best Thrillers Ever Made.
Summary: 5 Stars
Few thrillers remain as consistantly thrilling and exciting as "The Fugitive", the 1993 cinematic adaption of the classic television series. Thanks to a fantastic script, excellent directing and two dynamic leads, "The Fugitive" is a masterpiece in every aspect.
Harrison Ford plays Dr. Richard Kimble (originally played by the late David Janssen in the tv series), a respected Chciago surgeon who comes home one night to find his wife (Seal Ward) bludgeoned to death, and him framed for her murder. Despite his best efforts, Kimball finds himself convicted for murder and facing wrongful punishment by the law.
Not willing to let his wife's murder escape jsutice, Kimball stages a daring escape from a train heading towards a state penitentiary (one of the greatest scenes ever), and becomes the most wanted man in the state.
Put in charge of apprehending him is no-nonsense U.S. Marshall Sam Gerard, who is determined to bring Kimball to justice.
This begins a tense game of cat and mouse that never lets up. Richard manages to evade remais one step ahead of the law and gets closer and closer to finding the true killer, but Gerard will not give up. This leads to one of the most thrillin climaxes in film history.
"The Fugitive" is moviemaking at its best, and belongs in all dvd collections.
Movie Review: Ford Channels Jansson in this Smart Thriller
Summary: 5 Stars
Fans of the original series and those not in the know loved this movie when it came out, seemingly so many years ago. It sparked a wave of nostalgia for the original series and re-runs of it were constant.While Harrison Ford's persona has become a bit typecast in his recent movies, his take on Dr. Richard Kimble was spot on, channeling David Jansson's (sorry if that's spelled wrong) portrayal to the tee. Ford took the original character, expanded his "good guy" elements and created a character as memorable as the original.
Jansson's Fugitive was a smart man and used his smarts week to week, to face each new crisis. Ford does this well, stopping to diagnose a sick child and endangering his own freedom by saving a prison gaurd on the bus that was taking him toward his own execution. At the same time, he maintained his hell-bent determination to prove his innocence.
Jansson did "harried" very well in the series and there's one scene in the movie where we see Ford at a distance, walking down a street. Because it's dark and he's a ways away, it almost looks as though Jansson had come back from the dead to do the scene, it's that convincing.
This movie has, and will stand up to the test of time because of it's study of character, be it Kimble, or Jones's Girard. A definite must-see.
Movie Review: a hunted escapes hunter movie brought to life
Summary: 5 Stars
Words can only describe the intensity of this movie
plus when I saw the trailer for this movie
I was drawn in
It's really that alluring
It's:
pulse pounding
shocking
astounding
steely perfection as the movie says
A definite home run
edge of the seat excitement
amazing
spectacular
Breathlessly done
captivating
remarkable
sheer genious
and
exhilirating
The whole cast is amazing with how each of them is different from the last
Jones and Ford are brilliant in this movie
If you like Ford then see: Indiana Jones movies, Hollywood Homicide, Six Days and Seven Nights, and many other movies he is in
if you like Jones then see: the Client, Men in Black Movies and many other movies he is in
This is an old time classic movie
and as the old saying goes
"old classics never die"
it's true
I can see this being a hit still 100 years from now
it was out in 93 in theatres
and I got it in 2005 on dvd and it's awesome
It's worth the watch every time
count on it being seen by me more
The intensity the whole story has to it is what brings the movie viewers in
claps alot *