Review of The Fugitive (1993) by Kai82 — 27 May 2022

Strangely this great movie is somehow forgotten now. Based on a 1960 TV show it is the story of Dr. Richard Kimble who is framed for the murder of his wife and convicted to the death sentence. While being transferred to the prison an accident happens and he could escape.

He wants to proof his innocence and find the real murder. Because a murder is on the run a specialist in form of US marshal Samuel Gerard and his team are assigned to capture him as soon as possible. This is the set up for the movie.

The story is amazing. Dr. Kimble tries to find the truth while being hunted by Samuel Gerard. It is a cat and mouse game while also being a murder mystery. It is a timeless story of an innocent that wants to find the true culprit while everything is against him.

Everyone can relate to this. Also who does not like a (murder) mystery or investigator who asks the right questions / finds inconveniences. I stop here before it gets too much into spoiler territory. Lets say the movie is enjoyable from start to finish.

A big part of this are the lead roles. Harrison Ford as Dr. Richard Kimble is amazing. He nails his character and emotional struggles. Tommy Lee Jones as marshal Samuel Gerard might even be better. He was truly good and reprises this role later on in another movie.

Those 2 enhance the movie. I should also praise the whole cast and team as I see no misstep and found each character believable if not even truly good. All did a great job and I include of cause director Andrew Davis and writers David Twohy and Jeb Stuart.

The score by James Newton Howard is also great. It is a bit sneakingly as I noticed only at rewatching how fitting and enhancing it was. Overall this is another easy recommendation and classic. I give a 10/10 and say it is a must see as it is well crafted, acted and effective.