Review of The Fugitive (1993) by Rika O — 26 Aug 2010
One of Harrison Ford's best films, and a good adaptation of the TV series, this remains a watchable film, even in the Internet age. The movie is well-paced, tense, and has some superb acting turns by everyone all the way down to the tertiary characters.
While the villains are easy to spot in this one (Jeroen Crabbe ALWAYS plays a heavy), it's just fun to watch the whole story unfold. Needless to say, Tommy Lee Jones is hilarious, ("Dr. Nichols, Hi!") but smart as Kimble's hunter, and his whole team has good moments.
It's also interesting to see the different levels of law enforcement portrayed, and their level of skill, and their approach to the incidents, which adds a level of realism to the film. Clever edits and perspectives keep the suspense.
It's one of those films I see on TV, and start watching if there's nothing else on, regardless of how much of it I've missed.
This review of The Fugitive (1993) was written by Rika O on 26 Aug 2010.
The Fugitive has generally received very positive reviews.
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