Rated R
Starring Ashley Judd, Tommy Lee Jones, Bruce Greenwood
Directed by Bruce Beresford
The Story:
Libby (Judd) is sentenced to prison for the murder of her husband, Nick (Greenwood). She swears she's innocent and has been framed. As she rots away in prison, she discovers that not only was she framed, that Nick is actually alive. Once she is paroled, she escapes from her parole officer (Jones) and begins a mad dash across country to find her husband and retrieve her son. Staying one step ahead of the law and getting her son back is Libby's frantic mission.
What if "The Fugitive" was a girl?
That would be an easy way to sum up this film, especially when you include Tommy Lee Jones in the cast.
The difference is the spin of adding the child into the mix.
If it weren't for Libby wanting to see her son, she would have served her time and went along with her life after prison.
However, her son kept her drive and passionate because she missed him, and knew something was wrong.
Add in one seemingly innocent phone call when she hears him say, "Daddy", the film turns into her mission of revenge.
Great job by all three of the lead actors who elevate the story above just a regular thriller.
Worth a look if it's been ages, or never.
Final Grade: B-
Rewatchability/Purchase Factor: I do own this one. It's been over a decade since I had last seen it, but still holds up.
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