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A timeless classic, cat and mouse chase for the fugitive Dr. Richard Kimble. Innocence to be proven, this man pulls out all the stops to get to the bottom of his wife's murder, whilst being hunted by the F.B.I.A great film for both Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones.

'The Fugitive (1993)' is a suspense thriller funnelled through a late 80s action flick, ala 'Die Hard (1988) or 'Lethal Weapon (1987)', and is actually one of the most purely exciting, and indeed suspenseful, films I've seen in a long time. It's mile-a-minute, edge-of-your-seat thrill-ride that keeps ratcheting up the tension and masterfully plays its audience like a fiddle. It holds all its action to a tangible and fairly realistic standard, with the cat-and-mouse elements being some of the absolute best of their kind, and it's the sheer, palpable desperation of Ford's eponymous escapee that makes every close call he has with Jones' charismatic but calculating US Marshal both totally riveting and extremely entertaining. A brilliantly made, wholly enjoyable piece that may be slightly baggy but is fun from beginning to end. 8/10

When I first watched "The Fugitive" as a teenager, I remember thinking how great of a movie it was at the time. Having not seen it for a number of years, though, a repeat viewing recently showed me that it wasn't the classic that I remembered.For a basic plot summary, this movie tells the story of Richard Kimball (Harrison Ford), a man falsely convicted of murdering his wife. He claims that a one-armed attacker inside his home was the real culprit. During a prisoner transfer, Kimball manages to escape his custody and begin the search for the one-armed man. Hot on his heels, though, is U.S. Marshal Gerard (Tommy Lee Jones)."The Fugitive" is not a bad movie by any stretch of the imagination. It has a decent plot, some decent adventure, and some good actors. Yet, that is part of the problem...there are too many flaws for the entire experience to ever crest that "decent" mark.It is clear that this movie was made as a star vehicle for Ford and little more. His performance is solid as Kimball, but even then his character is not given enough real meaty scenes/dialogue to stand out. We needed to know more about Kimball's past and his relationship with his now- deceased spouse in order to truly care.Two other things in this movie really bugged me:1. The whole experience could have been much more of an intriguing mystery had the producers/writers left some doubt as to what actually happened to Mrs. Kimball. Instead, it is clear early one that Ford's character is telling the truth.2. For me, at least, what kept me watching for most of the movie was that anticipated moment where Kimball would find the one-armed man and the showdown would commence. I won't completely ruin the ending for you, but suffice it to say that it is more than a bit of a letdown.Overall, then, I put "The Fugitive" about on par with another Ford film, "Witness". Both movies are decent at what they do (so three stars), but neither pushes itself onto that "next level".

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 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.