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"Special" edtion average for a run away hit
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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"I loved it"
The Fugitive is probably one of the best suspense thrillers that ever existed. The screenplay is tremendous, the acting is magnificent, and and the directing is amazing. This movie is a whole lot of thrills and edge-of-your-seat-excitement. The casting is great and this is Andrew Davis's only picture where there was something besides fights and violence (Under Siege was only good for an action fan like me but not for many others). There is a whole slab of drama mixed in and the acting is amazing. Harrison Ford delivers probably his best performance ever and Tommy Lee Jones fully deserved his Oscar for Best Supporting Actor as the U.S. Marshall who means business. Though it is a lot better than it's sort of sequel U.S Marshals and has a much better cast and director, you can't really say this is the best movie you've ever seen.

The Fugitive tells the story of Richard Kimble, played by Harrison Ford, a doctor living with his wife in a normal house. However, one night his wife is brutally murdered as he comes home and he is the only witness to it. The murderer is a "man with one hand" while the other is plastic. Kimble is framed and put on a train to jail. However, the train soon collapses and Kimble gets out. And know he must prove his innocence to everyone including a U.S Marshal named Sam Gerard (Jones) who doesn't care about anything except catching Kimble. I don't know the bad guy's name but he was also the bad guy in the James Bond flick The Living Daylights with Timothy Dalton. The movie is a pure blast of fun. Though really not for small children, people over 12 can watch this movie. It is not incredibly bloody and is a true masterpiece that deserves to be owned.

I give Fugitive 4 stars.
Time: 131 minutes.
Rated PG-13 for some scenes of strong realistic violence, mild language, and murder& disturbing images.

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A classic action thriller
What makes "The Fugitive" such a successful and superior film is that it knows what it is: an action/mystery film. It makes no attempt to make itself bigger or more intellectual than it is (as did the American version of "The Vanishing"). Harrison Ford, surprisingly underplaying the role of Dr. Kimball--others might have overworked his grief and angst--turns in a brilliant performance. And the always reliable Tommy Lee Jones does an icy, sparkling job as Kimball's persuer, US Marshal Sam Gerard. So good a performance that he earned a well-deserved Oscar for it.

The other key to the movie's success is Andrew Davis' dazzling direction. He keeps the pace frenetic for a good deal of the film, and the pot is always kept boiling. Close calls and intense chases keep the tension and suspense at fever pitch. "The Fugitive" will endure for a long time as a classic action thriller.