No matter how many times I have watched this movie, I find myself on the edge of my seat even though the outcome is known. Andrew Davis has taken the original concept of the highly-rated TV drama and has weaved an intricate story that keeps the viewer involved from start to finish.
Harrison Ford has perfectly nailed the central character of Dr. Richard Kimble and his interpretation is, in my opinion, a fitting tribute to David Janssen. Like the TV series, the viewer is pulling for Kimble and his quest to not only find the real killer, but to seek the in-depth reason behind his wife's murder.
Tommy Lee Jones portrays Sam Gerard to perfection. Like Phillip Gerard (Barry Morse), the movie viewer can detect Gerard's sympathies with Kimble's plight. Jones was the right choice for this part and I felt the same attitude toward the Gerard character as I had toward the "TV Gerard." Quite an an accomplishment by Davis and Jones.
The supporting cast, some of whom having appeared in other Davis films, are equally excellent and well-cast and they give the story an added dimension.
I agree that this film stands the test of time extremely well and I consider "The Fugitive" to be Davis's masterpiece.
Harrison Ford has perfectly nailed the central character of Dr. Richard Kimble and his interpretation is, in my opinion, a fitting tribute to David Janssen. Like the TV series, the viewer is pulling for Kimble and his quest to not only find the real killer, but to seek the in-depth reason behind his wife's murder.
Tommy Lee Jones portrays Sam Gerard to perfection. Like Phillip Gerard (Barry Morse), the movie viewer can detect Gerard's sympathies with Kimble's plight. Jones was the right choice for this part and I felt the same attitude toward the Gerard character as I had toward the "TV Gerard." Quite an an accomplishment by Davis and Jones.
The supporting cast, some of whom having appeared in other Davis films, are equally excellent and well-cast and they give the story an added dimension.
I agree that this film stands the test of time extremely well and I consider "The Fugitive" to be Davis's masterpiece.
