I would highly recommend Terry Gilliam's "Brazil" for a unique dark comedy, sci-fi/fantasy experience. Gilliam was part of the main cast of Monty Python and also acted as their animator besides being an actor. He was the only Yank in the British troupe.
For a surprisingly great performance from John Travolta (who knew?) I nominate “Blow Out” by Brian DePalma. If you make it through the first few minutes you’ll be in for a treat. . .stick with it! The Fugitive. . .this is a wonderful tribute to the old TV show (which I adored). Thanks for sharing it with us on TH-cam!
I always felt that Gerard was unjustifiably vilified. He was wrong, but that didn't mean he was a bad cop or a bad man. He was just a good cop trying to do his job, like you said.
Ironically, after the movie ends, Gerard would be the most helpful in Kimble being exonerated. Even Kimble realized that when he called Gerard from Syke's house, because he knew the U.S. Marshals would have to go there and investigate, fingerprint, etc. -- What I also love that even though Gerard stated he was no trying to solve a puzzle, he ends up solving that very puzzle just to get leads on Kimble's movements and location.
Tommy Lee Jones won an Oscar as best supporting actor for this role - a rarity for an action film. One of the most rewatchable films ever. If I ever see it on TV, I’ll keep on watching.
I got a whole new respect for that train scene when i found out it was a life size train rather than a model like i believed when i first saw the film. The Camera that captured the derailed car's final impact was in fact planned to be buried during the take. When they recovered the camera it had run it's entire magazine flawlessly. Good on the crew safeguarding that camera!
The train car is still there, too. It was filmed around Sylva, North Carolina on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. The bus was sold to a private collector, though.
Harrison Ford actually broke his leg filming that scene as well and didn't know it until later. If you look closely, you'll notice he walks with a slight limp throughout the movie.
So the reason Richard doesn't go for revenge or killing is because it won't clear his name. Not to mention he's a doctor, who swore to do no harm (the Hippocratic oath). But seriously, killing people would just put him back in jail.
Hey Jen, This film was based on the 1960s TV series called The Fugitive starring David Janssen as Richard Kimble. Funny thing is the movie felt like a series of TV episodes all written into one movie. The Murder is ep1, the train escape ep2, the jump off the dam ep3 and so on. This is what made the movie so great, it hit every beat of what the TV show would have done but all condensed and super well packaged. Great reaction. I know you, true love, Harrison didn't let you down.
The TV show got a reboot in 1993 with Tim Daily in the lead. After he was done with the Superman animated series and turned the role to George Newbern.
@@biguy617 Thanks for mention that series, I really enjoyed The Fugitive 2000 Reboot TV Series because of Tim Daly did great job as Dr. Richard Kimble.
@@TheImaginator972 yeah when Tim went to the Fugitive show, Bruce Timm had to get a new voice for Superman for the Justice League and Justice League Unlimited. show. He got George Newbern. You don’t really notice that they change voice actors because George does a good job sounding just like Tim. They did have Tim return to voice Superman for the animated movies Superman Batman Public Enemies and Superman Batman Apocalypse.
The wife is played by Sela Ward, who’s had some interesting roles over the years. On House she was Dr. House’s ex. She was also in Gone Girl and The Day After Tomorrow, but the role I always remember her from is from Sisters, a TV series that was going on in the early 90s when this movie came out. (It was one of those “quirky small town” series - the basis of this one was the relationship between 4 sisters, all of whom had names implying their father really wanted/expected sons: Alex, Georgie, Teddy, and Frankie.) And Sykes, the one-armed man, is played by the late great Andreas Katsulas. Go watch Babylon 5, if you haven’t seen it - he has the role of a lifetime in that.
Anybody who watched this later or even then would think Ford just added another feather in his cap, but it was Jones who really shined here. He took home an oscar for the Fugitive. He and his character was so beloved that they gave it a sequel with a lead role, titled U.S. Marshals. It was even filmed on location near where I live.
This movie is a remake of the great tv series which aired from 1963-1967 with David Janssen as the good doctor and Barry Morse as a grimmer and more intense Gerard. It is worth checking out. Greatest series ever.
I totally agree! The TV show is astoundingly great. Every time I rewatch the series I find myself thinking, "Wow, this is such a great show. The writing and performances are incredible." It's definitely in my top five shows of all time and it's sad that people don't really know about it. I'd love to see someone react to the series!
You're absolutely correct that The Fugitive was a great TV show. I loved that show, back in the day. I think it was the first TV show to wrap up the series with the capture of the one armed man. The ratings for the final 2 part ending set some kind of record.
I grew up in the Sixties. The fugitive tv show was once a week in the evening. Every episode Richard kimball was hunted by cops and he met someone and saved their life and had to keep running. This formula went on for years and years! The final fugitive tv episode was watched by everyone in the USA.🤣🤣🤣
As much as I enjoy a brutal shoot-em-up action movie, there’s something so wonderfully satisfying about this much more patient cat and mouse whodunit. Also, three cheers for practical effects!
This was one of the very few tv series that was translated into an excellent movie. As Jen said the tension was always valid and not manufactured by people being obtuse or making dumb decisions to keep him from getting caught. Set ups and pay offs were earned.
Fun Fact: the train wreckage from the beginning is still exactly where they filmed it - as the studio deemed it too expensive to extract... and you can still see it if you take an excursion trip in North Carolina
"The Fugitive" is such a great movie Jen. There are quite a number of films in this genre of action/thriller/on the run. I'm naming some of my favorites: 1) "The 39 Steps" (1935 - by Hitchcock); 2) "Dark Passage" (1947 - with Humphrey Bogart); 3) "North By Northwest" (1959 - by Hitchcock); 4) "Dirty Harry" (1971 - with Clint Eastwood - a must-see!); 5) "Mission: Impossible" (1996); 6) "Enemy of the State" (1998); 7) the 'Bourne' trilogy (2002, 2004, 2007); 8) "Minority Report" (2002 - a must-see!); 9) "Collateral" (2004); 10) "Knight and Day" (2010 - a great comedy!); 11) "Hanna" (2011 - a must-see!); and 12) "In Time" (2011). I'm glad that you enjoyed this film! 📽❤
I'll second the Hitchcock and Bogart movies, Enemy of The State, and Minority Report and add Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969), Logan's Run (1976), The Blues Brothers (1980), and Catch Me if You Can (2002)
Oh my goodness,I just rewatched this again last year. I can't believe how tense the movie still is. I had forgotten everything. Whew! This was good 👏. I always enjoy watching these movies with you. I recently watched "Superman 2 on your videos and God it was so perfect. I really loved it. Excellent video "Jenn Murray ✨️
Not sure if someone else covered this, or if you did in the full reaction, but the reason Nicholls is helping Richard with the samples is because he needed to have Richard somewhere that Sykes could find him to finish him off. That's my best guess.
Such a great movie. TLJ is great in anything he does which is why I hope we have a poll for the "sequel" called US Marshalls (a very young Tony Stark is in it). Great flick.
Joe Pantoliano is one of TLJ's asistants with the glasses. He has been in so many films, The Matrix, Goonies, Sopranos, quite a few Eastwood films. Never a leading man but a real solid actor.
You wondered why he had a beard early in the movie; part of it was because around the time when Harrison Ford was making this film, he made an appearance as Indiana Jones for a two part episode of The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles TV series. The other part was that since this film is based upon the 1960’s TV show, the character of Kimble had to change his appearance so as not to be recognized.
I really hate being one of those "they don't make 'em like they used to" people, but we're talking about Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones here. Indisputable legends.
Great reaction Jen! You're right, the tension level stays high throughout the whole film and doesn't let up. Another film that does the same thing is "The Sum of All Fears" with Ben Affleck (who is great as a young Jack Ryan), Morgan Freeman, Bridget Moynahan, Liev Schreiber, and James Cromwell. Action, international intrigue, high stakes, and a little romance. It's one of my favorites. BTW, my low-key MVP for The Fugitive is Sela Ward as Helen Kimble, for looking so drop-dead (pun intended) gorgeous.
One of my favorite movies of all time!!! Jen I hope you will watch the sequel U.S. Marshalls in the near future! It's a pretty good follow up to The Fugitive 👍👍
That house at 14:29, I live near there, and that street at 15:38, that's pretty close to where the house is. Right down the street and a block away is my old elementary school. And I remember when the movie filmed there. This was way back in 1993. There was a crowd of people, including me and my older brother. We were all watching the film crew. They didn't film anything, but we did see Harrison Ford come out of the house and get into a car that drove away. That was one of those once in a blue moon sort of things.
Wow. At work with 'The Fugitive' on in the background on AMC. Then check youtube and this! Excited to get home, have a smoke and chill with you and Harrison Jen.
Hi Jenn, looks like I'm one of the first in the comments. Last time I suggested Quigley down under. Today I'm recommending Paint your wagon starring a young Clint Eastwood. A musical, period film, about the California gold rush. A great comedy, and one of thee most unusual romance situations on film.
Hey Jen!!! This one's awesome! One of the best performances by Ford and Jones won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. This is one of those when it's one TV...I watch it! The film was based on the very popular TV series 'The Fugitive' (1963-67) starring David Janson (as Kimble) and Barry Morse (as Gerard), which had one of the most watched finale episodes in history. The premise of the show itself partially came from literature. The basis for both Kimble and Gerard is in Victor Hugo's classic 1862 novel 'Les Misérables'. Kimble is like Jean Valjean, trying to help those he can wherever he goes after being falsely imprisoned. Gerard is like Inspector Javert, not really believing in his quarry's innocence and hounding his trail trying to recapture him. That's where the similarities end. On a side note about someone that most people don't talk about in the comments on reactions to this film...one of the worst you picked. The extraordinary actor who plays Sykes, the One-Armed Man was Andreas Katsulas. Besides this film, Andreas Katsulas was best known for the one really big role he had in the sci-fi television series 'Babylon 5' in the 1990s. He played Ambassador G'Kar of Narn, a role that started very antagonistic almost villainous but ended as one of the most beloved of heroes. He passed in 2006, and while he did lots of other things, he was a superb actor, who I just love to shout out. As for a movie pick: I am picking a musical that I have never seen anyone do...I pick 'Victor/Victoria' (1982) starring Julie Andrews, James Garner, Robert Preston, Lesley-Ann Warren, Alex Karras (Mongo from 'Blazing Saddles), and John Rhys-Davies. This is one of the funniest movies I have seen, and I have loved it since I was a kid.
This movie was based on a 1960s television series starring David Janssen which was hugely popular. That television set series itself was based on the real-life story of Sam Sheppard, an Ohio doctor accused of murdering his wife.
One of my favourite films even after all this time: some great characters, casting, acting, and storytelling, in this. And the atmosphere created is great too.
Fun Fact: Despite being set in Illinois, the bus/train crash was filmed on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad near Sylva, North Carolina. The dam Kimble jumps from is Cheoa Dam near Murphy, North Carolina, about an hour and a half west of where they filmed the train. There were other locations in and near Sylva, NC used in the film, as well, including Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva (where Kimble shaved his beard off), a railroad crossing in Bryson City, North Carolina (about half-way between Sylva and Fontana Dam). This was one of the largest films in the area. Not far from the locations in this film: Deliverance was filmed in and around Toccoa, Georgia and Clayton, Georgia. The little kid that played the banjo actually works at Walmart in Clayton. Nell: Filmed partially in Franklin, NC (My hometown) in the hospital. Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri: Much was filmed in Sylva itself, with a good portion of the town standing in for Ebbing. I actually was able to get some pictures of Sam Rockwell and Peter Dinklage and his stunt double late one evening. My friend got a couple of shots with Woody Harrelson in costume one afternoon.
Since you're a big Harrison Ford fan, consider watching my favorite Harrison Ford film "Witness" from 1985. He's a cop who gets thrown into an Amish community while working a case and he falls in love with an Amish girl. It's a very good thriller, but also a good romance/drama that involves an interesting clash of cultures.
A jen video i havnt left a comment on what the frig 😮 . Jen in full detective mode at the start , then concerned tense mode 😬 and snacking is always fun to see liquorice was it 🤔 . This was great and seeing how much you enjoyed it definitely xheck out us marshals its alao great . Cheers for the fun rewatch jen and this time i left a comment 😃
This film is a masterpiece. Fast-paced, never really a dull moment. Superb acting by both Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones. Fun-fact: Julianne Moore's character was actually supposed to fall in love with Tommy Lee Jones character, but they scrapped it.
This is one of my favorite Harrison Ford movies and the one that made me a Tommy Lee Jones fan. It was based on a 60s tv series. Many people say the series was based on the real life case Dr Sam Sheppard who was wrongly convicted in Ohio in the 50s of murdering his wife, but Sheppard didn't escape- his conviction was later overturned, and the makers of the show deny there was any connection. The train crash scene in the movie was filmed by actually putting a bus on the tracks and driving a train into it. The director said he wanted to make sure it looked realistic. They had cameras filming it from every angle because, of course, they only had one shot at it.
Jen, please watch Frantic from 1988. One of Harrison Ford's most overlooked films. It's very suspenseful and he's great it in. Also, it's set in Paris!🗼
The train wreck scene was shot in North Carolina, about 80 miles East of me, on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, a freight and tourist line near the border with Tennessee. I've been told that there are still train cars from the movie laying along the tracks. BTW, The Fugitive was a 1960s era show staring David Janssen. Watched it when I was a kid.! Let's see, Movies: A Bridge Too Far, Babe, Enemy Mine.
Andrew Davis was made director after his success with the Steven Segal movie Under Siege. And Tommy Lee Jones was the villain in that movie. And they really wrecked a train for that scene. The wreckage is still sitting there in North Carolina to this day.
Great movie! Plenty of suspense and tension, Tommy Lee Jones, won the academy award for this role, thank you again Jen, glad u enjoyed this one, love watching your reactions!! Your awesome!!...👍👍
@Jen Murray, changed the moovee pick suggestion to "Thief, 1981" which stars actor James Caan, the previous moovee pick was mentioned many times in the comments.
Jen, I was going to explain that this was based on a '60s TV series but I was beaten to it. You wanted a film like this, I suggest 'Narrow Margin' with Gene Hackman from 1990, it's a great film, a bit overlooked now, but it's a great action adventure film.
As others have noted, the movie was based on an earlier series. The series may or may not have been loosely based on the real case of Dr. Sam Sheppard, which received a HUGE amount of notoriety and turned into one of the first modern media cases with tv cameras in the courtroom, etc. (The creators deny the connection.) In fact, Sheppard's appeal of his conviction on the grounds that the publicity deprived him of his right to a fair trial went up to the Supreme Court, where the case was remanded for a new trial. After 10 years in prison, he was exonerated at the second trial, and after his death he was conclusively exonerated through DNA testing.
You will probably remember the actor Jeroen Krabbe who played Dr Charles Nichols from when watching James Bond as he was one of villains in The Living Daylights in 1987 with Timothy Dalton as James Bond.
Hey Jen. I did a quick scroll through some of the comments and didn’t see this mentioned. If you would like some more Harrison Ford action roles Patriot Games and Clear And Present Danger are both good. So is Air Force One. My entry for the comments pick is Lucky Number Slevin although I saw someone else mention Momento and that’s really good too. A real mind bender
If you're looking for another thriller to watch, there's one I always thing of when I see anything about "The Fugitive," and that's "In the Line of Fire" with Clint Eastwood, John Malkovich, and Renee Russo. Both movies came out the same year, and both got nominations for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Both Tommy Lee Jones and John Malkovich totally deserved that award, but only one could get it. It went to Jones, but Malkovich's performance is an absolute must see. I noticed two other suggestions that other people have made that I totally agree with, "Primal Fear" and "Memento." That second title is one you do not want any distractions when watching. The movie is great because the entire thing is played backwards. You see how things end first, then see what led to it. Lots of details you'll miss if you're distracted at all, but a great mind trip.
The Fugitive was a TV in the 1960s that lasted 4 seasons. The sequel to this movie is called "US Marshals" with Tommy and his crew - it's pretty good. It also has Wesley Snipes and RD-Jr. And guessing youve probably already heard of most other H Ford movies. As for Tommy Lee Jones - check "No Country for Old Men" (kinda depressing) and "Spaced Cowboys (pretty entertaining) - both are great Flix if you haven't seen either yet. Enjoy.
I wonder just how many fans of this movie don't realize that The Fugitive was a TV series decades ago. It was even semi-spoofed in Get Smart in the 60s
Hi Jen! Great reaction as usual. Since you appreciate Christopher Reeve, I recommend the film Street Smart from 1985. Its a bit of an obscure one. I don't know if many people are familiar with it, but it's cool to see Reeve in his prime playing a different character. Another crime thriller with Reeve as the lead and a very young Morgan Freeman supporting.
Another good movie that has Sela Ward in it is called The Guardian. It stars Kevin Costner and Ashton Kutcher as Coast Guard rescue swimmers. I HIGHLY recommend watching it at some point.
This film is a reboot of a 1960s TV series that ran for 4 years. Kimble had to stay ahead of Gerard and continue his search every week. The final episode, where Kimble caught up with the one-armed man, was the most-watched show ever, up to that time. Since this film has closure, there's no way to really do The Fugitive II. What they did do was focus on the Tommy Lee Jones character and his team and have them solve a totally unrelated case in the sequel, "U.S. Marshals."
Thanks to San Diego Comic Con, I cannot wait for March 3, 2023 when I will be at a theatre for the D&D movie. It has Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez and Rejé-Jeane Page. This is my "movie" recommendation, just a trailer.
Harrison Ford was once the no.1 Box office draw of all time. This film here is part of that legend and his career. Tommy Lee Jones won his only Oscar from this performance. Well played as the obsessed lawman without any clue of the truth and only taking down Kimble. Very few tv series become feature films and successful ones at that. But this story was worked into an incredible adaptation. The 1960s show was actually re-broadcasted on TV Land following the film's release. There was a sequel called "U.S. Marshalls" in 1997. TLJ reprised his character with a few other actors from The Fugitive. Wesley Snipes and Robert Downey Jr. were co-stars and it did well commercially. Unexpected sequel, but with exceptional storytelling. You could check it out or not. BTW, Air Force One (also from 1997) is another smash with Harrison Ford that you'll definitely enjoy.
hi jen please consider " blade runner " its a classic iconic campy sci fi with harrison ford , just the kind of film you love - put it on a poll and i bet it will win . its usually in top 10 lists for sci fi films of all time. thanks
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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (Johnny Depp and Benicio Del Toro)
Philadelphia (1993) with Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington. 🙂
I would highly recommend Terry Gilliam's "Brazil" for a unique dark comedy, sci-fi/fantasy experience. Gilliam was part of the main cast of Monty Python and also acted as their animator besides being an actor. He was the only Yank in the British troupe.
For a surprisingly great performance from John Travolta (who knew?) I nominate “Blow Out” by Brian DePalma. If you make it through the first few minutes you’ll be in for a treat. . .stick with it!
The Fugitive. . .this is a wonderful tribute to the old TV show (which I adored). Thanks for sharing it with us on TH-cam!
Sean Connery in Alfred Hitchcock movie "Marnie"
"I didn't kill my wife!" "I don't care!" One of the best moments in movie history. It shows that this man is just doing his job.
I always felt that Gerard was unjustifiably vilified. He was wrong, but that didn't mean he was a bad cop or a bad man. He was just a good cop trying to do his job, like you said.
Yep, it's not his job to decide innocence or guilt; it's his job to bring in the fugitive. The justice system will take it from there.
Ironically, after the movie ends, Gerard would be the most helpful in Kimble being exonerated. Even Kimble realized that when he called Gerard from Syke's house, because he knew the U.S. Marshals would have to go there and investigate, fingerprint, etc. -- What I also love that even though Gerard stated he was no trying to solve a puzzle, he ends up solving that very puzzle just to get leads on Kimble's movements and location.
@@timroebuck3458 I think that that's why Dr. Kimble didn't shoot him when he had the chance. He knew it, too.
There is a sequel, "U.S. Marshalls," starring Wesley Snipes. Definitely worth checking out. (No Harrison Ford, but Tommy Lee Jones returns.)
I Agree, worth checking out
Tommy Lee Jones won an Oscar as best supporting actor for this role - a rarity for an action film.
One of the most rewatchable films ever. If I ever see it on TV, I’ll keep on watching.
I got a whole new respect for that train scene when i found out it was a life size train rather than a model like i believed when i first saw the film. The Camera that captured the derailed car's final impact was in fact planned to be buried during the take. When they recovered the camera it had run it's entire magazine flawlessly. Good on the crew safeguarding that camera!
The train car is still there, too. It was filmed around Sylva, North Carolina on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. The bus was sold to a private collector, though.
Harrison Ford actually broke his leg filming that scene as well and didn't know it until later. If you look closely, you'll notice he walks with a slight limp throughout the movie.
So the reason Richard doesn't go for revenge or killing is because it won't clear his name. Not to mention he's a doctor, who swore to do no harm (the Hippocratic oath). But seriously, killing people would just put him back in jail.
Agreed. Dr. Kimball murdering people would have ruined the character completely.
Hey Jen, This film was based on the 1960s TV series called The Fugitive starring David Janssen as Richard Kimble. Funny thing is the movie felt like a series of TV episodes all written into one movie. The Murder is ep1, the train escape ep2, the jump off the dam ep3 and so on. This is what made the movie so great, it hit every beat of what the TV show would have done but all condensed and super well packaged. Great reaction. I know you, true love, Harrison didn't let you down.
The TV show got a reboot in 1993 with Tim Daily in the lead. After he was done with the Superman animated series and turned the role to George Newbern.
Especially the part where he helps the kid at the hospital.
David Janssen was an excellent actor and very good in the TV series, trying to find the one-armed man.
@@biguy617 Thanks for mention that series, I really enjoyed The Fugitive 2000 Reboot TV Series because of Tim Daly did great job as Dr. Richard Kimble.
@@TheImaginator972 yeah when Tim went to the Fugitive show, Bruce Timm had to get a new voice for Superman for the Justice League and Justice League Unlimited. show. He got George Newbern. You don’t really notice that they change voice actors because George does a good job sounding just like Tim. They did have Tim return to voice Superman for the animated movies Superman Batman Public Enemies and Superman Batman Apocalypse.
The wife is played by Sela Ward, who’s had some interesting roles over the years. On House she was Dr. House’s ex. She was also in Gone Girl and The Day After Tomorrow, but the role I always remember her from is from Sisters, a TV series that was going on in the early 90s when this movie came out. (It was one of those “quirky small town” series - the basis of this one was the relationship between 4 sisters, all of whom had names implying their father really wanted/expected sons: Alex, Georgie, Teddy, and Frankie.)
And Sykes, the one-armed man, is played by the late great Andreas Katsulas. Go watch Babylon 5, if you haven’t seen it - he has the role of a lifetime in that.
FUN FACT: Sela Ward was auditioned for the role of Xenia Onatopp in the 1995 James Bond movie GoldenEye
Andreas Katsulas also played a Romulan commander named Tomalak in the series Star Trek - The Next Generation. He was always a scene stealer.
Anybody who watched this later or even then would think Ford just added another feather in his cap, but it was Jones who really shined here. He took home an oscar for the Fugitive. He and his character was so beloved that they gave it a sequel with a lead role, titled U.S. Marshals. It was even filmed on location near where I live.
"She was more rich". Exactly what you would expect a cop to say. If you are in a cowboy mood, The Outlaw Josey Wales is one of Clint's best.
This movie is a remake of the great tv series which aired from 1963-1967 with David Janssen as the good doctor and Barry Morse as a grimmer and more intense Gerard. It is worth checking out. Greatest series ever.
I totally agree! The TV show is astoundingly great. Every time I rewatch the series I find myself thinking, "Wow, this is such a great show. The writing and performances are incredible."
It's definitely in my top five shows of all time and it's sad that people don't really know about it. I'd love to see someone react to the series!
You're absolutely correct that The Fugitive was a great TV show. I loved that show, back in the day. I think it was the first TV show to wrap up the series with the capture of the one armed man. The ratings for the final 2 part ending set some kind of record.
The Fugitive is easily in my top 20 films ever made. The rewatch value of this film is crazy. It holds up very well.
Enemy of the State with Will Smith and Gene Hackman is a good one. Over 20 years old but still holds up quite well.
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Great acting, great action, great conspiracy movie.
I grew up in the Sixties. The fugitive tv show was once a week in the evening. Every episode Richard kimball was hunted by cops and he met someone and saved their life and had to keep running. This formula went on for years and years! The final fugitive tv episode was watched by everyone in the USA.🤣🤣🤣
The scene of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade was actually shot *during* the parade! 🍀
I love this channel! It's like watching movies with my sister
That's awesome, just what I was hoping ☺️👍
As much as I enjoy a brutal shoot-em-up action movie, there’s something so wonderfully satisfying about this much more patient cat and mouse whodunit. Also, three cheers for practical effects!
A fun movie with Harrison in a semi supporting role, is Working Girl from 1988. You might enjoy him and Sigourney Weaver supporting Melanie Griffith
This was one of the very few tv series that was translated into an excellent movie. As Jen said the tension was always valid and not manufactured by people being obtuse or making dumb decisions to keep him from getting caught. Set ups and pay offs were earned.
For my movie pick I choose "Highlander" (1986). An awesome film that's oft-overlooked these days!
Fun Fact: the train wreckage from the beginning is still exactly where they filmed it - as the studio deemed it too expensive to extract... and you can still see it if you take an excursion trip in North Carolina
"The Fugitive" is such a great movie Jen. There are quite a number of films in this genre of action/thriller/on the run. I'm naming some of my favorites: 1) "The 39 Steps" (1935 - by Hitchcock); 2) "Dark Passage" (1947 - with Humphrey Bogart); 3) "North By Northwest" (1959 - by Hitchcock); 4) "Dirty Harry" (1971 - with Clint Eastwood - a must-see!); 5) "Mission: Impossible" (1996); 6) "Enemy of the State" (1998); 7) the 'Bourne' trilogy (2002, 2004, 2007); 8) "Minority Report" (2002 - a must-see!); 9) "Collateral" (2004); 10) "Knight and Day" (2010 - a great comedy!); 11) "Hanna" (2011 - a must-see!); and 12) "In Time" (2011). I'm glad that you enjoyed this film! 📽❤
I'll second the Hitchcock and Bogart movies, Enemy of The State, and Minority Report and add Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969), Logan's Run (1976), The Blues Brothers (1980), and Catch Me if You Can (2002)
Don't forget about the sequel/spinoff to this movie: "U.S. Marshalls" starring Tommy Lee Jones and Wesley Snipes.
Great recommendations, John. There's one or two I'll need to see as well.
3 Days of the Condor is a great one too with Redford.
The Fugitive was a 1960's TV show starring David Janssen. He passed away while working on the 1982 war film Inchon.
Oh my goodness,I just rewatched this again last year. I can't believe how tense the movie still is. I had forgotten everything. Whew! This was good 👏. I always enjoy watching these movies with you. I recently watched "Superman 2 on your videos and God it was so perfect. I really loved it. Excellent video "Jenn Murray ✨️
Not sure if someone else covered this, or if you did in the full reaction, but the reason Nicholls is helping Richard with the samples is because he needed to have Richard somewhere that Sykes could find him to finish him off. That's my best guess.
Just a FYI. The one-armed man was Andreas Katsulas (RIP) who played G'Kar on Babylon 5.
He also had a recurring role in Star Trek NextGen as a Romulan commander.
Such a great movie. TLJ is great in anything he does which is why I hope we have a poll for the "sequel" called US Marshalls (a very young Tony Stark is in it). Great flick.
If you want a young Robert Downery, Jr. movie, check out the 1993 movie, "Heart and Souls." It also has a young Tom Sizemore.
Joe Pantoliano is one of TLJ's asistants with the glasses.
He has been in so many films, The Matrix, Goonies, Sopranos, quite a few Eastwood films. Never a leading man but a real solid actor.
Don't forget about Memento! He's got a big role in that one!
He was so good as Ralph Cifaretto. Even on a show filled with thieves and murderers, he stood out as exceptionally cunning and evil.
Great vid! I haven't seen this in so long. I forgot how awesome this one is.
You wondered why he had a beard early in the movie; part of it was because around the time when Harrison Ford was making this film, he made an appearance as Indiana Jones for a two part episode of The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles TV series. The other part was that since this film is based upon the 1960’s TV show, the character of Kimble had to change his appearance so as not to be recognized.
Julianne Moore’s first film. Jane Lynch’s too, I believe.
I really hate being one of those "they don't make 'em like they used to" people, but we're talking about Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones here. Indisputable legends.
Great reaction Jen! You're right, the tension level stays high throughout the whole film and doesn't let up. Another film that does the same thing is "The Sum of All Fears" with Ben Affleck (who is great as a young Jack Ryan), Morgan Freeman, Bridget Moynahan, Liev Schreiber, and James Cromwell. Action, international intrigue, high stakes, and a little romance. It's one of my favorites. BTW, my low-key MVP for The Fugitive is Sela Ward as Helen Kimble, for looking so drop-dead (pun intended) gorgeous.
One of my favorite movies of all time!!! Jen I hope you will watch the sequel U.S. Marshalls in the near future! It's a pretty good follow up to The Fugitive 👍👍
That house at 14:29, I live near there, and that street at 15:38, that's pretty close to where the house is. Right down the street and a block away is my old elementary school. And I remember when the movie filmed there. This was way back in 1993. There was a crowd of people, including me and my older brother. We were all watching the film crew. They didn't film anything, but we did see Harrison Ford come out of the house and get into a car that drove away. That was one of those once in a blue moon sort of things.
I'm so glad you're watching this movie it is a classic! I love this movie one of my favorite Harrison Ford's movies!
Wow. At work with 'The Fugitive' on in the background on AMC. Then check youtube and this! Excited to get home, have a smoke and chill with you and Harrison Jen.
Hi Jenn, looks like I'm one of the first in the comments. Last time I suggested Quigley down under. Today I'm recommending Paint your wagon starring a young Clint Eastwood. A musical, period film, about the California gold rush. A great comedy, and one of thee most unusual romance situations on film.
I have not seen any reactions to this film. This movie is so underrated its not even funny!
Hey Jen!!! This one's awesome! One of the best performances by Ford and Jones won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. This is one of those when it's one TV...I watch it!
The film was based on the very popular TV series 'The Fugitive' (1963-67) starring David Janson (as Kimble) and Barry Morse (as Gerard), which had one of the most watched finale episodes in history. The premise of the show itself partially came from literature. The basis for both Kimble and Gerard is in Victor Hugo's classic 1862 novel 'Les Misérables'. Kimble is like Jean Valjean, trying to help those he can wherever he goes after being falsely imprisoned. Gerard is like Inspector Javert, not really believing in his quarry's innocence and hounding his trail trying to recapture him. That's where the similarities end.
On a side note about someone that most people don't talk about in the comments on reactions to this film...one of the worst you picked. The extraordinary actor who plays Sykes, the One-Armed Man was Andreas Katsulas. Besides this film, Andreas Katsulas was best known for the one really big role he had in the sci-fi television series 'Babylon 5' in the 1990s. He played Ambassador G'Kar of Narn, a role that started very antagonistic almost villainous but ended as one of the most beloved of heroes. He passed in 2006, and while he did lots of other things, he was a superb actor, who I just love to shout out.
As for a movie pick: I am picking a musical that I have never seen anyone do...I pick 'Victor/Victoria' (1982) starring Julie Andrews, James Garner, Robert Preston, Lesley-Ann Warren, Alex Karras (Mongo from 'Blazing Saddles), and John Rhys-Davies. This is one of the funniest movies I have seen, and I have loved it since I was a kid.
This is probably the best Harrison Ford movie outside of Star Wars and Indiana Jones.
I really miss movies like this they were so good and they made you think and their action packed
The one-armed man is played by Andreas Katsulas, he also played Tomalak in Star Trek TNG, he died some time ago.
I always thought IN THE LINE OF FIRE was a good companion piece to this film.
One of my mom's favorite movies, cool reaction as always Jen, take care sweetie 🥰
Yes, one of my all time favorites!!
13:44 "milwaukee's got an el "
no - we dont have an elevated train here.
This movie was based on a 1960s television series starring David Janssen which was hugely popular. That television set series itself was based on the real-life story of Sam Sheppard, an Ohio doctor accused of murdering his wife.
One of my favourite films even after all this time: some great characters, casting, acting, and storytelling, in this. And the atmosphere created is great too.
your videos are the best Jen! that fire looks mighty toasty.
Fun Fact: Despite being set in Illinois, the bus/train crash was filmed on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad near Sylva, North Carolina. The dam Kimble jumps from is Cheoa Dam near Murphy, North Carolina, about an hour and a half west of where they filmed the train. There were other locations in and near Sylva, NC used in the film, as well, including Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva (where Kimble shaved his beard off), a railroad crossing in Bryson City, North Carolina (about half-way between Sylva and Fontana Dam).
This was one of the largest films in the area. Not far from the locations in this film:
Deliverance was filmed in and around Toccoa, Georgia and Clayton, Georgia. The little kid that played the banjo actually works at Walmart in Clayton.
Nell: Filmed partially in Franklin, NC (My hometown) in the hospital.
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri: Much was filmed in Sylva itself, with a good portion of the town standing in for Ebbing. I actually was able to get some pictures of Sam Rockwell and Peter Dinklage and his stunt double late one evening. My friend got a couple of shots with Woody Harrelson in costume one afternoon.
This movie has a curiously little known parody called _Wrongfully Accused._ It came out in '98 and it's got Leslie Nielsen in the main role.
Since you're a big Harrison Ford fan, consider watching my favorite Harrison Ford film "Witness" from 1985. He's a cop who gets thrown into an Amish community while working a case and he falls in love with an Amish girl. It's a very good thriller, but also a good romance/drama that involves an interesting clash of cultures.
Seconded. Witness is incredibly good!
A jen video i havnt left a comment on what the frig 😮 . Jen in full detective mode at the start , then concerned tense mode 😬 and snacking is always fun to see liquorice was it 🤔 . This was great and seeing how much you enjoyed it definitely xheck out us marshals its alao great . Cheers for the fun rewatch jen and this time i left a comment 😃
Pull 'n Peel are the best haha
This film is a masterpiece. Fast-paced, never really a dull moment. Superb acting by both Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones. Fun-fact: Julianne Moore's character was actually supposed to fall in love with Tommy Lee Jones character, but they scrapped it.
Good thing they did. That would've been a mess.
I recommend the sequel "U.S. Marshals" from 1998! It's with Tommy Lee Jones, Wesley Snipes and Robert Downey Jr..
It's too much a repeat of the original film with Harrison Ford. IMHO
This is one of my favorite Harrison Ford movies and the one that made me a Tommy Lee Jones fan. It was based on a 60s tv series. Many people say the series was based on the real life case Dr Sam Sheppard who was wrongly convicted in Ohio in the 50s of murdering his wife, but Sheppard didn't escape- his conviction was later overturned, and the makers of the show deny there was any connection.
The train crash scene in the movie was filmed by actually putting a bus on the tracks and driving a train into it. The director said he wanted to make sure it looked realistic. They had cameras filming it from every angle because, of course, they only had one shot at it.
I recommend Working Girl, which also stars Harrison Ford
Jen, please watch Frantic from 1988. One of Harrison Ford's most overlooked films. It's very suspenseful and he's great it in. Also, it's set in Paris!🗼
The train wreck scene was shot in North Carolina, about 80 miles East of me, on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, a freight and tourist line near the border with Tennessee. I've been told that there are still train cars from the movie laying along the tracks. BTW, The Fugitive was a 1960s era show staring David Janssen. Watched it when I was a kid.!
Let's see, Movies: A Bridge Too Far, Babe, Enemy Mine.
Can confirm. That scene was filmed near Sylva, NC. The train cars are still there, but the bus was bought by a private collector.
Although this is a film based upon a tv show from the 60's, that show itself was based upon a true-life crime that actually occurred
Andrew Davis was made director after his success with the Steven Segal movie Under Siege. And Tommy Lee Jones was the villain in that movie.
And they really wrecked a train for that scene. The wreckage is still sitting there in North Carolina to this day.
Great movie! Plenty of suspense and tension, Tommy Lee Jones, won the academy award for this role, thank you again Jen, glad u enjoyed this one, love watching your reactions!! Your awesome!!...👍👍
It is one of his best performances ! Love this movie xx
Fun fact, you can still see the wrecked train and bus in Dillsboro, NC
@Jen Murray, changed the moovee pick suggestion to "Thief, 1981" which stars actor James Caan, the previous moovee pick was mentioned many times in the comments.
Love this movie. 100% amazing the entire time
If I remember correctly, Tommy Lee Jones was awarded an Oscar for his performance in this. He returns to this role in U.S. Marshals.
Jen, I was going to explain that this was based on a '60s TV series but I was beaten to it. You wanted a film like this, I suggest 'Narrow Margin' with Gene Hackman from 1990, it's a great film, a bit overlooked now, but it's a great action adventure film.
@@PatrickPrejusa, I think so, it's a much overlooked film.
As others have noted, the movie was based on an earlier series. The series may or may not have been loosely based on the real case of Dr. Sam Sheppard, which received a HUGE amount of notoriety and turned into one of the first modern media cases with tv cameras in the courtroom, etc. (The creators deny the connection.) In fact, Sheppard's appeal of his conviction on the grounds that the publicity deprived him of his right to a fair trial went up to the Supreme Court, where the case was remanded for a new trial. After 10 years in prison, he was exonerated at the second trial, and after his death he was conclusively exonerated through DNA testing.
You will probably remember the actor Jeroen Krabbe who played Dr Charles Nichols from when watching James Bond as he was one of villains in The Living Daylights in 1987 with Timothy Dalton as James Bond.
Hey Jen. I did a quick scroll through some of the comments and didn’t see this mentioned. If you would like some more Harrison Ford action roles Patriot Games and Clear And Present Danger are both good. So is Air Force One. My entry for the comments pick is Lucky Number Slevin although I saw someone else mention Momento and that’s really good too. A real mind bender
If you're looking for another thriller to watch, there's one I always thing of when I see anything about "The Fugitive," and that's "In the Line of Fire" with Clint Eastwood, John Malkovich, and Renee Russo. Both movies came out the same year, and both got nominations for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Both Tommy Lee Jones and John Malkovich totally deserved that award, but only one could get it. It went to Jones, but Malkovich's performance is an absolute must see.
I noticed two other suggestions that other people have made that I totally agree with, "Primal Fear" and "Memento." That second title is one you do not want any distractions when watching. The movie is great because the entire thing is played backwards. You see how things end first, then see what led to it. Lots of details you'll miss if you're distracted at all, but a great mind trip.
Great reaction! Great movie! Always a pleasure to get your notifications!!!
I saw this at the cinema when it first came out, so good!
Thank for covering Frailty. This is really a great slice of overlooked horror.
"Put two patrol cars on that bridge down there -- "
"He's dead!"
"Then that'll make him easy to catch!"
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One of my favorite movies. It’s a modern classic.
Re-watch. Actually the 90s playlist has been (background) playing for days. 🏃♂💜
The Fugitive was a TV in the 1960s that lasted 4 seasons. The sequel to this movie is called "US Marshals" with Tommy and his crew - it's pretty good. It also has Wesley Snipes and RD-Jr. And guessing youve probably already heard of most other H Ford movies. As for Tommy Lee Jones - check "No Country for Old Men" (kinda depressing) and "Spaced Cowboys (pretty entertaining) - both are great Flix if you haven't seen either yet. Enjoy.
I wonder just how many fans of this movie don't realize that The Fugitive was a TV series decades ago. It was even semi-spoofed in Get Smart in the 60s
Hi Jen! Great reaction as usual. Since you appreciate Christopher Reeve, I recommend the film Street Smart from 1985. Its a bit of an obscure one. I don't know if many people are familiar with it, but it's cool to see Reeve in his prime playing a different character. Another crime thriller with Reeve as the lead and a very young Morgan Freeman supporting.
Good call on Street Smart! It’s Morgan Freeman’s breakout movie role.
For the original TV series the one armed man was played by an actor who lost his arm in World War 2.
I love this film. Saw it in theaters. Glad you got to see it.
Anybody gonna mention the fact that Tommy Lee Jones got himself an Oscar for this beautiful film?
Another good movie that has Sela Ward in it is called The Guardian. It stars Kevin Costner and Ashton Kutcher as Coast Guard rescue swimmers. I HIGHLY recommend watching it at some point.
Great reaction. Love this one. Seen it many, many times.👍 The follow-up w/ Wesley Snipes & Robert Downey Jr is real good too.
You might like Harrison as detective in Amish country in "Witness"
4:11 That line definitely dates the film. Illinois no longer practices the death penalty.
Love your faux flames!
A couple great Harrison Ford roles from around this time, Patriot Games and Clear and Present Danger. Highly recommend.
Ford and Jones were perfect for this movie. I really liked this movie and loved your reaction, so great job Jen.
Tommy Lee Jones won Best Supporting Actor for this role.
1991 - Point Break with a youngish Keanu Reeves + Patrick Swayze....would bank robbing AND surfing (it is summer) sweeten the pot?
This film is a reboot of a 1960s TV series that ran for 4 years. Kimble had to stay ahead of Gerard and continue his search every week. The final episode, where Kimble caught up with the one-armed man, was the most-watched show ever, up to that time.
Since this film has closure, there's no way to really do The Fugitive II. What they did do was focus on the Tommy Lee Jones character and his team and have them solve a totally unrelated case in the sequel, "U.S. Marshals."
Great reaction to a superb film. Harrison Ford was class as always!
Amazing, classic movie. One of the best from the 90's.
Thanks to San Diego Comic Con, I cannot wait for March 3, 2023 when I will be at a theatre for the D&D movie.
It has Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez and Rejé-Jeane Page. This is my "movie" recommendation, just a trailer.
Harrison Ford was once the no.1 Box office draw of all time.
This film here is part of that legend and his career.
Tommy Lee Jones won his only Oscar from this performance.
Well played as the obsessed lawman without any clue of the truth and only taking down Kimble.
Very few tv series become feature films and successful ones at that.
But this story was worked into an incredible adaptation.
The 1960s show was actually re-broadcasted on TV Land following the film's release.
There was a sequel called "U.S. Marshalls" in 1997.
TLJ reprised his character with a few other actors from The Fugitive.
Wesley Snipes and Robert Downey Jr. were co-stars and it did well commercially.
Unexpected sequel, but with exceptional storytelling.
You could check it out or not.
BTW, Air Force One (also from 1997) is another smash with Harrison Ford that you'll definitely enjoy.
Wonderful review. Like always
a second film this evening wont hurt love this movie xx
hi jen please consider " blade runner " its a classic iconic campy sci fi with harrison ford , just the kind of film you love - put it on a poll and i bet it will win . its usually in top 10 lists for sci fi films of all time. thanks