The redoubtable Morgan Freeman returns as Washington, DC police detective Alex Cross, the master profiler, in an exciting thriller based on James Patterson's novel, ALONG CAME A SPIDER. Along Came A Spider movie The film is actually a prequel to the box office blockbuster KISS THE GIRLS. Here, Cross is pursuing a brilliantly twisted kidnapper who's holding the daughter of a U. S. senator. When the kidnapper, Gary Soneji (the effectively sinister character actor, Michael Wincott), who had posed as a schoolteacher for two years before making his move, contacts Cross and taunts him, but makes no demands for money, Cross starts to piece together a psychological profile. With the help of a clever and beautiful Secret Service agent, Jezzie Flannigan (Monica Potter), Cross begins his investigation of the bizarrely elaborate and ruthless crime. But as is usual with Patterson's work, just when Cross (and the audience) thinks everything is resolved, a stunning twist unfolds. Acclaimed director Lee Tamahori (THE EDGE, ONCE WERE WARRIORS) is adept at staging the action, including a tense chase through Union Station during rush hour, and Freeman's pensive presence lends an extra level of gravity to this darkly entertaining thriller.
Theatrically Release: APRIL 6, 2001
Along Came A Spider Reviews:
"...What Freeman has is the gift of reality.... He imbues the detective with dignity, grace and presence..." -- Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times
"...[The film is] thick with atmosphere, and evokes the damp, wet gloom of a chilly season..."-- Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
"...Freeman strides with noble authority..." -- Susan Wloszczyna, USA Today
"...The weblike story is an engagingly sticky trap of mind games and plot tricks as well as action..." -- Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly
"...Well assembled.... Lee Tamahori brings terse efficiency to the project..." -- Keith Reader, Sight and Sound
"...Freeman brings dignity and weight to [his role].... A well-polished puzzle that dishes out enough clues to keep viewers engaged while holding back a couple of well-delivered surprises..."-- Alan Morrison, Total Film
Very suspenseful A followup of "Kiss the Girls." as usual Morgan Freeman is excellent. By dorimh
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Along Came A Spider will chill your bones! I really enjoy a thriller and Along Came a Spider is about as thrilling as it gets! If you seen Kiss the Girls, or Seven you will really want to see this one! Morgan Freeman does a fine job as a hard nose profiler brought out of retirement due to a mistake that was made in a sting operation that killed his partner, to hunt down a deranged kidnapper. Full of tense moments and surprise twists, this one is a must! By a reviewer
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Great Thriller. Loads of action and drama. Morgan Freeman's performance as a detective is brilliant. If you love Kiss The Girls, you would love this one. By lngroup
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Great! Along Came A Spider sees the return of Morgan Freeman reprising his 'Kiss The Girls' role as Alex Cross in this suspense filled thriller but not as good as Kiss The Girls it's still a delight to watch. Anyone looking for a good thriller with a surprise twist I strongly reccommend Along Came A Spider. By burninhell95
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