Three Fugitives

A recently paroled bank robber, Luke, finds himself kidnapped by a bumbling but determined private detective, Dugan, who wants to use him as collateral to get his daughter back from his estranged wife. Their plan goes awry when a second, equally inept robber, Ned, joins them, leading to a series of chaotic events as they try to evade the police and a determined police detective.

Three Fugitives was met with mixed reviews from critics, who found its slapstick humor and improbable plot to be entertaining but ultimately forgettable. Audiences generally found the film's comedic performances, particularly from Nick Nolte and Martin Short, to be a highlight, though some found the humor to be overly broad.

• The film relies heavily on physical comedy and the chemistry between its leads.

• While amusing at times, the plot is thin and relies on numerous contrivances.

• Nick Nolte and Martin Short offer entertaining performances despite the weak material.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the comedic performances, particularly from Nick Nolte and Martin Short, finding the film to be a lighthearted and amusing distraction. However, some viewers found the plot to be predictable and the humor to be occasionally over-the-top.

The film is a remake of the 1985 French film 'Les Fugitifs', also directed by Francis Veber and starring Gérard Depardieu and Pierre Richard in the lead roles.