Suspense Film Unit: ENG 3CI
Film #2: The Fugitive
Answer the questions below while we watch The Fugitive. There is some information below dealing with
character/actor names and a collection of quotations from the film that may help you with your answers.
1. Consider the first 15 minutes (or so) of the film. How does the director communicate that The Fugitive
is a suspense film? Be thorough in your answer; don’t just point out one or two obvious elements, but
think about how multiple elements work together.
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Part 1 (3min. 15sec)
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Part 2 (7min.)
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Part 3 (3min. 30 sec.)
2. What is the plot twist in the first part of the film? What does this change in direction mean for Dr.
Richard Kimble?
3. Explain how the plot of The Fugitive revolves around what might be called “double chase and double
detective work.”
4. As the story develops, what is unusual about how Marshal Samuel Gerard feels about Dr. Richard
Kimble?
5. What events happen in the climax and in the conclusion?
Writing a Movie Review:
Outline
Title of Film Review: _________________________________________
By _____________, EDSS Reporter
Today’s date
Introduction: What is the title of the film? Director’s name? Grab your reader’s attention with a brief
comment about the film.
Genre: what type of film is it? How does it compare to any other films you have watched in this genre?
Plot: what happens in the film? Does the plot make sense? Is it easy enough to follow? Is it believable?
Characters: Who are the main characters and what are they like? Who are the actors playing these parts, and
are they good in the parts?
Suspense Techniques: What types of suspense techniques are used? Are they effective? Does camera work
help create suspense in any scenes? Give specific examples.
Memorable Scene: Write about a scene you particularly enjoyed or remembered. Why was it good/
memorable?
Likes and Dislikes: Did you enjoy the film? Why/why not? What were its good and bad points?
Final Recommendation: Would you recommend this film? To what audience? Why? What is your *star
rating?
Quotations from The Fugitive
Detective Kelly: So, financially, you're not going to be hurting after this, are you? I mean, she was worth
quite a bit of money.
Dr. Richard Kimble: Are you suggesting that I killed my wife? Are you saying that I crushed her skull and
that I shot her? How dare you. When I came home, there was a man in my house. I fought with this
man. He had a mechanical arm. You find this man. You find this man.
Deputy Marshal Samuel Gerard: Alright, listen up, people. Our fugitive has been on the run for ninety
minutes. Average foot speed over uneven ground barring injuries is 4 miles-per-hour. That gives us a
radius of six miles. What I want from each and every one of you is a hard-target search of every gas
station, residence, warehouse, farmhouse, henhouse, outhouse and doghouse in that area. Checkpoints
go up at fifteen miles. Your fugitive's name is Dr. Richard Kimble. Go get him.
Dr. Richard Kimble: I didn't kill my wife.
Deputy Marshal Samuel Gerard: I don't care.
Dr. Richard Kimble: They killed my wife.
Deputy Marshal Samuel Gerard: I know it Richard. But it's over.
[pauses and sighs] You know I'm glad. I need the rest.
Checklist for Writing a Movie Review:
Name: ________________________
Have I included the following items?
□ An interesting title
□ A catchy introduction
□ Main characters’ names
□ Actors’ names
□ Brief plot summary
□ Your opinion about the actors
□ Your opinion about certain decisions by the director: actors, plot, camera angles,
□ Comment on the use of suspense techniques
□ Your opinion about the movie, overall
□ Did I make sure I did not give away the ending!!!
□ Other? ______________________________________________________________
Language Conventions:
Did I proofread to ensure the following elements in my writing?
□ Correct spelling
□ Use of capitals to begin sentences
□ Use of periods to end sentences (or question marks or exclamation marks)
□ Use of commas to create a natural pause in a sentence, or to separate items in a series
Movie Review Assessment Rubric
Name: _______________________
Level Four (80-100%)
4+
4
4-
Level Three (70-79%)
3+
3
3-
Level Two (60-69%)
2+
2
2-
Level One (50-59%)
1+
1
1-
Shows a very thorough
knowledge of title,
genre, director, main
characters, & basic
story-line
Shows a fairly
complete knowledge
of title, genre,
director, main
characters & basic
story-line
Shows some
knowledge of title,
director, main
characters, genre,
basic story-line
Shows a very limited
knowledge of title,
director, main
characters, genre,
basic story-line
Opinion is clearly
maintained
throughout intro,
body paragraph
& conclusion
Opinion is generally
maintained
throughout intro,
body paragraphs
& conclusion
Opinion is sometimes
mentioned in intro,
body paragraphs
& conclusion
Opinion is not always
clear in intro, body
&/or conclusion;
avoid plot recap
Thinking:
analysis of film
elements
Provides a very
thoughtful analysis of
acting, script,
suspense techniques,
etc.
Provides a fairly
thoughtful analysis of
acting, script,
suspense techniques,
etc.
Provides an analysis
of some of the acting,
script, suspense
techniques, etc.
Provides a limited
analysis of acting,
script, suspense
techniques, etc.
Thinking:
selection of
supporting
examples
Selects helpful
examples from the
film to support ideas
(including specific
names, scenes,
actions, dialogue &
descriptive details)
Selects some specific
examples from the
film to support ideas
(including specific
names, scenes,
actions, dialogue &
descriptive details)
Selects few examples
from the film to
support ideas
(including specific
names, scenes,
actions, dialogue &
descriptive details)
Lacks examples from
the film to support
ideas (including
specific names, scenes,
actions, dialogue &
descriptive details)
Communication:
organization of
ideas; clarity of
sentence
structure
Skillfully connects
ideas; organizes
paragraphs logically;
strong sentence
structure
Usually connects
ideas; organizes
paragraphs logically;
good sentence
structure
Sometimes connects
ideas &/or organizes
paragraphs; awkward
sentence structure at
times
Rarely connects ideas,
lack of organization in
paragraphs; weak
sentence structure
Communication:
awareness of
audience and
vocabulary
Uses effective tone &
word choice to clearly
explain ideas &
connect with audience
Uses appropriate tone
& word choice to
clearly explain ideas &
connect with audience
Uses adequate tone &
word choice to
explain ideas &
connect with
audience
Unsuitable tone or
vague word choices;
doesn’t reflect
awareness of audience
Application:
Language
Conventions
Words have been
correctly spelled and
capitalized
Words usually spelled
and capitalized
correctly
Words sometimes
spelled and
capitalized correctly
Words rarely spelled
or capitalized correctly
Uses punctuation,
grammar & sentence
structure with
accuracy.
Uses punctuation,
grammar & sentence
structure with
competence.
Uses punctuation,
grammar & sentence
structure with some
accuracy.
Criteria
Level
Knowledge:
of film's basic
content
Thinking:
Strength of
thesis and
supporting
arguments
Level Assigned:
On time
Comments:
Late
Past “drop dead” due date
Uses punctuation,
grammar & sentence
structure with
inconsistency.
R/IE