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6.7 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 22
  3. Negative: 4 out of 22

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  1. AndrewM.
    May 6, 2004
    6
    As a film alone, it is a fine effort. Some good suspense, a twist or two, great acting, good direction. As an adaptation of a brilliant novel it is disappointing. Most of the main aspects that made the book so great: brisk telling, unforeseen twists, psychological uncertainty, a sense of evil, and deep character development were missing. Watch and enjoy the movie, then read and love the book.
    • 3 of 3 users said yes
  2. SandyH.
    Nov 10, 2001
    9
    True to Patterson's book, I liked the movie. I'd score it an 8 out of 10--the acting is really terrific, which can elevate even a bad film for me. Freeman, Potter and little Mika Boorem were great.
    • 3 of 3 users said yes
  3. MsMia
    May 31, 2011
    10
    This film is AMAZING! **** who say it is not have some sort of problem! It is funny, exciting and very interesting! The acting is amazing and the storyline is fantastic! Morgan Freeman is a true gem, along with the excellent Monica Potter, Michael Wincott and Mika Boorem! Go watch this movie in the cinema and then buy it on DVD because this is one that you will want to watch over and over!
  4. Jeremy
    Sep 29, 2003
    6
    It's too formulaic, and ultimately too implausible to accept, but a skilled performance by Morgan Freeman, and slick direction by Lee Tamohori make it seem for a while like a reasonably entertaining time killer.
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  5. MovieMadness
    May 31, 2011
    10
    A fantastic movie, brilliant acting, excellent plot, this is one of those rare films that you can watch again and again! A lot of twists and turns with amazing direction! This movie will keep you on the edge of your seat! A thriller that will not creep you out with anything gory but will keep you on the edge of your seat! STRAP YOURSELF IN! AMAZING!
  6. WeKnowFilms
    May 31, 2011
    10
    A fine, fine film! This film does not let the book down, but is not as creepy or gory, an amazing watch and very addictive. Awesome acting and an truly brilliant plot, yes, we know films and we know for a fact that this is one that you have to see..
  7. DonD.
    Jul 5, 2001
    2
    This movie embarassed the effort of "The Seven Deadly Sins." The story line was implausible from the convoluted part about the school teacher's identification to the idea of a two-bit U.S. Senator with a masive Secret Service detail to the wanton killings with no rhyme or reason. A 36 rating is better than deserved!!
    • 0 of 3 users said yes
  8. JackD.
    Apr 9, 2001
    4
    I was a big fan of "Arachnophobia"(1990). Can you imagine my surprise to find that this wasnt the "prequel" I expected? There is no compelling reason to see this movie in theaters..wait for the DVD release and postpone your suffering..unless you believe that Senator's kids each have 5 secret service people guarding them...
    • 0 of 3 users said yes
  9. RyanM.
    Nov 4, 2001
    5
    For the most part, it fails to be suspenful, or clever.
    • 0 of 3 users said yes
  10. MattM.
    Jul 27, 2001
    3
    A terribly formulaic action/thriller with no good scares and even less action. A nice twist arrives at the end, but even that seems cheap and manipulative. Morgan Freeman is fine, but Monica Potter is as believable as a Secret Service Agent as Denise Richards was as a nuclear physicist in "The World Is Not Enough." This film is just nonsensical trash trying to pass itself off as a thriller.
    • 0 of 2 users said yes
  11. WobiekisserM.
    Aug 24, 2001
    6
    Though Freeman is excellent, the so-called "twist" is discovered with a horrible scene, which makes the overall impact of the surprise disappointing.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  12. MovieLonely94
    Oct 29, 2010
    2
    people would be better off reading the book instead of watching this lamo movie.
  13. AmazingWatch
    Jun 9, 2011
    10
    This is definitely one of the best films ever made! I cannot get enough of this one! WOOP WOOP! I went to this one in the cinema with a group of friends in 2001 and we are still buzzing! Each of us have it on DVD and I still take it out as for it is an amazing watch! This really is an amazing watch! Monica Potter is FANTASTIC! Michael Wincott is SUPERB! Moorgan Freeman is AMAZING! Little Mika Boorem is truly GREAT! If you do not like this movie, go die in a hole because this is so BRILLIANT! Loved it and am sure you will too! ALONG CAME A SPIDER! :D… Expand
  14. ThatsLife
    Jul 6, 2011
    10
    This is a fine, fine film with a fine, fine cast and when you look back from it, Along Came a Spider is one for the ages with a mix of comedy, action and that feeling when you just do not know who to trust!
  15. YouHave2Watch
    Jul 5, 2011
    10
    This is such a brilliant film! Everything about this film is such quality and this is an amazing watch! How would someone not watch this film! They must have no life! This is so amazing! :D
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Metascore
42 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 31 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 31
  3. Negative: 6 out of 31
  1. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Peter Rainer
    40
    There's not much here for a great actor to sink his teeth into once, let alone twice.
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  2. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Wesley Morris
    25
    Relentlessly bland.
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  3. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Maitland McDonagh
    40
    If Michael Wincott -- who under normal circumstances can chill your blood just by breathing -- can't make the villain compelling, you know the movie's in trouble.
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