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- 2001
- R
- Paramount Pictures
- 1 h 44 m
- 2001
- R
- Paramount Pictures
- 1 h 44 m
Summary A psychological suspense thriller adapted from James Patterson's first highly acclaimed novel in the Alex Cross series. (Paramount Pictures)
Directed By: Lee Tamahori
Written By: James Patterson, Marc Moss
- 2001
- R
- Paramount Pictures
- 1 h 44 m
- 2001
- R
- Paramount Pictures
- 1 h 44 m
Along Came a Spider
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6.5
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Summary A psychological suspense thriller adapted from James Patterson's first highly acclaimed novel in the Alex Cross series. (Paramount Pictures)
Directed By: Lee Tamahori
Written By: James Patterson, Marc Moss
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 31 Critic Reviews
42
23% Positive
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
58% Mixed
18 Reviews
18 Reviews
19% Negative
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 31 Critic Reviews
42
23% Positive
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
58% Mixed
18 Reviews
18 Reviews
19% Negative
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
Freeman fills Cross's gumshoes with distinction.
A mediocre widget stamped straight out of the mold of the popular police procedural.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 76 User Ratings
6.5
53% Positive
40 Ratings
40 Ratings
37% Mixed
28 Ratings
28 Ratings
11% Negative
8 Ratings
8 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 76 User Ratings
6.5
53% Positive
40 Ratings
40 Ratings
37% Mixed
28 Ratings
28 Ratings
11% Negative
8 Ratings
8 Ratings
An efficient, if overly mechanized, delivery system of thrills 'n' chills.
As executive producer of the film, he (Freeman) clearly sees something in Alex Cross, a man much more interesting than the cheesy plot surrounding him.
A disingenuous and colossally daft whiplash twist (presumably Patterson's) that only further perforates an already ragged plot.
It's blah. Worse than blah, actually, because it's so stupid.
Deadly dull thriller.
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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Long before Tyler Perry turned Alex Cross into an action star, the all-star detective was portrayed correctly by the legendary Morgan Freeman. While the first film, Kiss The Girls, was a huge success, it's sequel, Along Came A Spider was a bust, once again due to the fact that the strengths of the character were not utilized properly. The character of Alex Cross was created by Author, James Patterson, and has been responsible for over 20 best selling novels, because he's unlike any other cop in any other mystery series. Cross is a psychologist first, who gets inside the heads of killers. Once he knows what they're thinking and why they're acting the way they are, Cross is usually able to capture them. These stories make for terrific novels, but when transferred to the screen, producers felt that they lack the action movie goers crave. Despite a successful first appearance on screen, the producers felt that with more action and bullets, the sequel would do even better, they were wrong. When a Senator's daughter is abducted from an upscale private school, detectives are at a loss, but call Cross in when evidence and a ransom demand turn up at his house. Cross believes the criminal is using his admiration to cover up the real motives for this crime, and he needs to play into that role, in order to determine what those motives are. This was a terrific novel, but wasn't right for the screen, so much of the story was cut and replaced by the manhunt and police chases. These elements make for a more intense film, but don't do justice to the story. Alex Cross and his abilities are the story and are what make the series unique. Morgan Freeman returned hesitantly to do the sequel and he was right when he said he shouldn't have done it, mainly because it takes away from the brilliance of the first film. The producers of this movie even managed to screw up a terrific surprise ending and that really says it all. Along Came A Spider is not a bad film, it certainly has it's movements and a legendary star, but if you're a fan of the Alex Cross novels, expect to be disappointed.
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A groggy thriller based on the classic novel; lacks real emotion, suspense and thrill. Wooden acting even from Freeman himself. The plot is ridden with illogicalities and plot holes. The score is too loud and annoying. At least they made Soneji properly creepy.
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people would be better off reading the book instead of watching this lamo movie.
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Awards
BMI Film & TV Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Image Awards (NAACP)
• 1 Nomination
