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The Fugitive - Special Edition [DVD] [1993]

Staring: Harrison Ford, Tommy Lee Jones, Sela Ward, Julianne Moore, Joe Pantoliano
Director: Andrew Davis
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Product Details
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Binding: DVD
EAN: 7321900211222
Format: Dubbed, PAL, Special Edition, Widescreen
Label: Warner Home Video
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
Number Of Discs: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Warner Home Video
Region Code: 2
Release Date: 2002-02-11
Running Time: 125
Studio: Warner Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: 1993-08-06

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Editorial Review
Amazon.co.uk Review
Do you know anyone who hasn't seen this movie? A box-office smash when released in 1993, this spectacular update of the popular 1960s TV series stars Harrison Ford as a surgeon wrongly accused of the murder of his wife. He escapes from a prison transport bus (in one of the most spectacular stunt-action sequences ever filmed) and embarks on a frantic quest for the true killer's identity, while a tenacious U.S. marshal (Tommy Lee Jones, in an Oscar-winning role) remains hot on his trail. Director Andrew Davis hit the big time with this expert display of polished style and escalating suspense, but it's the antagonistic chemistry between Jones and Ford that keeps this thriller cooking to the very end. In roles that seem custom-fit to their screen personas, the two stars maintain a sharply human focus to the grand-scale manhunt, and the intelligent screenplay never resorts to convenient escapes or narrative shortcuts. Equally effective as a thriller and a character study, The Fugitive is a Hollywood blockbuster that truly deserves its ongoing popularity. --Jeff Shannon

Amazon.co.uk Review
The Fugitive could have been just another action movie, compelling in the cinema but losing impact on the small screen, were it not for two things: it has a brilliant script and a very strong line-up of actors. When eminent surgeon Dr Richard Kimble is wrongly convicted of his wife’s brutal murder (let’s face it--his story about doing battle with a one-armed intruder is hardly plausible), he's sentenced to death. Fate, however, gives him a second chance when his prison bus is involved in an accident with a train and he escapes, determined to find the real killer and clear his name. Hot on his heels is the relentless, wise-cracking Sam Gerard, a marshal with a mission.

The two stars, Harrison Ford (Kimble, kooky beard and 47 shades of anguish) and Tommy Lee Jones (Gerard, for which he deservedly won an Oscar) not surprisingly steal the show with their battle of wits and muscle. It's a rapport that develops as the film progresses, and is both complex and fascinating--no facile goodie versus baddie scenario here. And the essential slime factor comes from Kimble's sinisterly suave friend, Dr Nichols (Joroen Krabbé superb). Great story, brilliantly done; altogether, a breathlessly enthralling two hours.

On the DVD: The Fugitive special edition features a commentary from director Andrew Davis, introducing characters and offering background insight, plus a three-way phone conversation between Davis, Ford and Jones on their experiences of the movie. There's also detailed commentary on how the spectacular train crash was set up and the endless saga of perfecting the script. Also, the usual scene selections, theatrical trailer, choice of languages (English, French and Italian) and a broad choice of subtitles. A pretty impressive package overall.--Harriet Smith

Customer Reviews

Sharp and typically exubrant Jones thriller, 2009-10-27
After a traffic collision convicted murderer Dr Richard Kimble (Ford) tries to clear his name whist Samuel Gerard (Jones) attempts to track him down.

This Andrew Davis picture brings together a slick plot flowing with action and intrigue and with Tommy Lee Jones and Harrison Ford on perfect form this is the perfect remedy to an absent action injury.

With James Bond being "reborn" these last few years and The Bourne trilogy racking up plaudits from everywhere it seems we have reinvented the term of thriller in a genre that is often scrutinized for its lack of realism in context.

What makes the Fugitive tick? For starters this is a fun adrenaline soaking thriller that needs minimal explanation to get the blood pumping. From waterfall jumps to train crashes this has enough to fulfil the viewer's requirements.

There is an array of credited actors who have broken barriers in their lifetimes previous to this Oscar winner. Tommy Lee Jones (winner of best supporting actor) has of course starred in plenty of action thrillers. Under Siege, No country for old men and possibly Men in Black he knows how to tackle the action. Having just reviewed the Oscars from 15 years ago I must confess to having liked John Malkovich's protagonist in the Wolfgang Peterson thriller In The Line of Fire plenty more. The swagger and evilness of Booth was elaborate, eccentric and malicious with a delicious cunning that made his character seem approachable but undeniably sick and evil. Jones nevertheless presents a character with baggage but does not convey it and with an intelligent appreciation of law and crime he sets the benchmark to the law breaking citizens of America.

Ford establishes himself as mystery man in the early stages where we believe he could be good or evil and when the plot momentarily loses its balance we know the truth of his innocence.

This narrative of a man needing to escape and prove his name as innocent is reflective of numerous other thrillers there's no question. Bearing in mind this concept can become tedious when seeing repetitive viewings of various thrillers it is significant to recognize this was one of the early films that brought this technique to the attention of the critiques and various other filmmakers. It is a stunning concept that adds tension and mystery from every aspect.

The scene setting is wonderfully exuberant. The forest setting generates the feeling of isolation exquisitely whilst the montages of the flashbacks fittingly reflect this isolation and gives the central character development and contemplation.

There are lapses in the action with an overhaul in dialogue and the Bourne series has shown the meaning of thriller but this is undoubtedly fast and fun mystery.

8/10

The Fugitive, 2009-11-20
Excellent film Dr.Richard Kimble (Harrison Ford)is wrongly accused of his wife's murder and it's Detective Sam Gerrard's job (Tommy Lee Jones)to find him when he escapes. Brilliant action - edge of seat stuff!

Had to buy it, 2009-10-09
I previously had this film on VHS video and never replaced it when we changed over to DVD. I recently (Oct 2009) saw it again on terrestrial TV and remembered what a great film it was. Unfortunately, like most terrestrial TV films, it was cut about, had adverts every **** minutes and was presented in 4:3 aspect therefore losing a lot of what the director wanted to show. The DVD is in 16:9 aspect, has no adverts and is not cut so I just had to buy it (especially at the price Amazon has got it up for). Have I regretted my decision - NO. Well worth the money. Only 4 out of 5 stars awarded simply because some minor elements of the film seem slightly dated now.

Deeply Flawed, 2008-10-12
Error 1) Bald guard from bus is being congratulated for saving the stabbed guard (who was actually saved by Kimble) - The stabbed guard then turns up later and everyone acts as if he's just been found "under the train".

Error 2) The supposedly "smart" Marshal tries to shoot Kimble during the prisoner visit when he obviously knows full well that he's innocent from the scene at the hospital.

Innocent man on the run, 2010-01-11
The 1993 thriller starring Harrison Ford represents much that is best in film, superb acting and directing, gripping story line from start to finish, great dialogue and sequencing, including the train crash and "suicide" jump over the dam. Some comments raise the issue of minor errors, such as Gerard shooting at Kimble after the lawman appears to realise he is innocent (i.e. after the hospital life saving scene) but this type of nit-picking seems as futile as complaining it would be impossible to survive the fall over the dam etc, etc.
The case of Doctor Sam Sheppard, convicted of killing his wife in 1954, and overturned after a ten year sentence, with the weight of evidence, on balance, against their handyman, is worth a look. `The Fugitive' especially the earlier TV series, is said to have been inspired by this case. The trial judge appears to have considered Sheppard guilty before the trial began,"He's guilty as hell. There's no question about it." In any event, it is a clear example of the media prejudicing the jury, "Why Isn't Sam Sheppard in Jail?" as one headline read.
The story line of corruption by the fictional company Devlin Macgregor was interesting, as a drug company fraudulently interfering with test results in pursuit of profits is hardly improbable. The idea in `The Fugitive' though, seems to be what might be sufficient motive to justify multiple killings, not to mention the framing of Dr Richard Kimble. The fact is, in the real world, human life can be worth a lot less.