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Summary: On The Run
Review: If any TV series deserved the big screen treatment, it would have to be THE FUGITIVE. This superb series, which starred the late David Janssen and ran on ABC-TV from 1963 to 1967, was a huge hit on the small screen. And in 1993, it got to the big screen with excellent results.Taking over from Janssen, Harrison Ford stars as Dr. Richard Kimble, who is arrested, tried, and convicted for the murder of his wife Helen (Sela Ward)--a murder that he did not commit. On the way to an Illinois prison, the bus he and other prisoners are riding in suffers a catastrophic accident and a collision with a train. Ford manages to escape, but now the feds, under the leadership of U.S. marshal Sam Gerard (Tommy Lee Jones), are after him, and they are relentless. Ford is forced to do whatever it takes to stay just out of the law's reach and not only find the one-armed assailant who actually killed his wife, but also why the murder even happened in the first place. Without an unneccesary amount of graphic violence or out-of-control explosions, director Andrew Davis (UNDER SIEGE) manages to build suspense in the classic Hitchcock tradition. Indeed, both the film and the TV series upon which it is based are superlative variations on a favorite Hitchcock theme--a man on the run for a crime he didn't commit. If the plot seems a bit incredulous at times, this is only a minor flaw; and it is easily forgotten just watching Ford piece together a sinister puzzle to prove his innocence to everyone, especially the tenacious, hard-as-nails Jones. Jones won a richly-deserved Oscar for his slightly sardonic performance as Sam Gerard, especially for his line about searching every "warehouse, farmhouse, henhouse, and doghouse" after the train wreck. But it is Ford who really carries this movie. We sympathize with his plight and we are with him just about every step of the way. Like Hitchcock's characters, as well as those in Spielberg's movies, we are put into the shoes of Ford's character and forced to think about what we might do if we were ever under the same kind of pressure. THE FUGITIVE is vigorously recommended to anyone who appreciates good, old-fashioned suspense and thrills with believable characters and a believable plot. Pick it up!
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Summary: The Greatest Movie of All Time.
Review: This is the best, most gripping, most clever and action-packed movie I have ever seen. The plot is thick and incredibly detailed, and the opening credit scenes leave you stunned and curious. You will love this movie. BUY it, don't rent it.
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Summary: Thrilling thriller
Review: When I finished this movie my blood was pounding through my veins; and I was nearly dizzy with that feeling that danger was just behind me and waiting. I sat on a wooden stool about three feet in front of my TV for about two hours! The suspense nearly did have me glued to my seat; the conflict was enough to make me want to jump in there and help out the fight; and the plot was dazzling, like a complex maze. This was a thrilling thriller. I finished it tonight, and already I want to see it over again, so I am planning on buying it myself.
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Summary: The Absolute Best Movie ever made.
Review: ... If I could I would give it six stars. This movie has every thing: action, suspense, and excitement. ... This is the BEST MOVIE EVER!!!
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Summary: "The Fugitive: A BLockbuster"
Review: The Fugitive is an dazzling action thriller packed with special effects and non-stop fighting. Harrison Ford plays a man whose wife is murdered by a one-armed killer. Ford is put in jail for the cops think that he did it. You see, the killer has left several clues to pretend that Ford did it.Ford then goes on a train to jail but the other prisoners attack the cops and the train collapses. Ford escapes and now there is only one thought in his mind: Justice. Tommy Lee Jones (Oscar Winner for Best Supporting Actor in the Fugitive) plays a U.S. Marshall who is looking for Ford. The chase takes these two people everywhere as they rage an incredible war. Ford finally find the killer and kills him as well as the person who hired him in an incredible 10 minute fight on a building. After that, Jones finally understands that Ford is innocent and he lets him go.
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Summary: "Special" edtion average for a run away hit
Review: Based upon the 1960s television series of the same name, THE FUGITIVE, is a great movie. Dr. Richard Kimble (Harrison Ford) is wrongfully convicted in the death of his wife (Sela Ward). While being tranferred to prision, Kimble escapes, and goes on the run to find the real killer or killers. Once he escapes, he is pursued by a determined group of United States Marshalls, led by Sam Gerrard (Tommy Lee Jones). Ford gives another one of his fine "every man" performances. As the movie begins, you instantly begin rooting for him to win. However, when Jones arrives on the scene, you may also find yourself rooting for him as well. Both men are evenly matched and up to the task.. The movie is filled with pulse pounding close calls and tense moments. The script is pretty good. There are some things in the movie that stretch the limits of logic, but because Ford and Jones are so good, it's easy to overlook them and enjoy. the ride. By now, I am sure it's clear that I am a fan of the film, that's why I was as surprised as anyone that this editon is so so. There are plenty of bonus features on the DVD, Unfortunately, they are not that "Special", just hohum. Take for example, the new intro with Director Davis and Jones, it all seemed rather dopey and it was not needed. The audio commentary repeats a lot of the same info from the featurettes. At least they are well done. All in all, the extras weren't bad, I just thought they could have been better...
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Summary: Lousy!
Review: Okay, "The Fugitive" had your standard action-pic thrills and a pretty good performance by Tommy Lee Jones. But really, this is a lousy movie for three reasons. 1. It's only about a guy running from the law and trying to clear his name. That was never the point of the TV series -- the series was all about putting the character into situations where he'd be thrown in with the poor or oppressed people of America -- abused women, Mexican farm workers, black brutality victims, the people who never showed up on "Father Knows Best." It was a show with a tremendous sense of adventure and conscience, whereas the movie chickens out, cuts the guts out of the "Fugitive" concept and just turns it into a will-he-or-won't-he-survive cliffhanger. It's mentally empty Hollywood schlock. Which would be fine if they hadn't called it "The Fugitive." 2. The train crash at the beginning (and in the trailer, so I'm not giving anything away) -- he really survived that? Give me a break. 3. When we find out the reason why somebody has hatched this evil plot against him, it's laughable. I'm sorry, this scheme would just never have happened in life -- it would easily have been found out and there's no incentive for someone to have cooked it up in the first place. This is lame screenwriting.
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Summary: The Best Action Film Of The Last Decade
Review: The Fugitive is a fantastic film. I'm just going to come right out and say that first. It's perfect. It can't be any better than it is. Director Andrew Davis(Under Siege)delivers a high octane action/adventure film that's a great ride from scene one to the end climax. Harrison Ford stars as Dr. Richard Kimble. He's an innocent man wrongly convicted of murdering his wife(Sela Ward). While being transported, the jail van gets in an accident and the good doctor escapes. He's now on the lam trying to find the real killer and to clear his name. Tommy Lee Jones is an F.B.I. marshall after Ford. Jones won the Supporting Oscar for this. He's teriffic. Ford is his usual solid, perfect self. If he isn't the blueprint for the perfect matinee idol, then I don't know who is. This movie holds you from the beginning and never lets go. Julianne Moore pops up in a very brief role. Don't even bother with the sequel "F.B.I. Marshalls". This is one great classic. A must!.
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Summary: Action Drama of the Last Decade
Review: This has got to be the action drama of the decade. Till today, I've yet to find a movie adapted from a TV series achieve the standard achieved by THE FUGITIVE. The chemistry between the 2leads was truly amazing. Kept me on the edge of the seat with its twists in the plot. Guaranteed to keep you glued to your seat (or at least hit the PAUSE button while you're away) so as not to miss a second of the action. Definitely the action drama of the 90's. You'll definitely regret missing it!
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Summary: a home run
Review: you know if you get a harrison ford movie it is going to be good; air force one,what lies beneath,witness and of course the fugitive. i think the fugitive is harrison fords best movie,and i think it is a classic. it must be because it was like number 33 or 34 on afi's greatest movies ever. the movie is very well acted,and the scenes are superb such as when harrison ford jumps into the waterfall,when the trains collide into each other and rolls down following harrison ford,and when tommy lee jones chases harrison ford through the exit yelling''stop that man''. this is one of the best movies ever made.
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