Along Came A Spider |  | Director: Lee Tamahori
Actors: Dylan Baker, Penelope Ann Miller, Michael Moriarty, Jay O. Sanders, Michael Wincott
Studio: Paramount
Category: DVD
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Rating:  166 reviews
Sales Rank: 198921
Format: NTSC
Rating: R (Restricted)
Number Of Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.3 x 0.6
ASIN: B00005NGAQ
Theatrical Release Date: 2001
Release Date: September 25, 2001
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After an obligatory prologue in which its detective hero suffers a tragic professional setback, Along Came a Spider sets about its business of luring the viewer into its nefarious plot, relying on the magician's technique of misdirection to reveal a double-whammy surprise. The clever, late-coming plot twist is a bit too mechanical but effectively unexpected, making this a satisfying prequel to the hit thriller Kiss the Girls--based on the first of James Patterson's Alex Cross detective novels--and a welcomed addition to a promising movie franchise. It's no better or worse than a good vintage episode of Peter Falk's Columbo, adhering closely to the mystery-thriller's time-honored traditions, but with Morgan Freeman settling comfortably into his role as seasoned sleuth Alex Cross, familiar formula is given fresh vitality. When a senator's daughter is kidnapped from her high-security private school, the kidnapper (nicely played by the underrated Michael Wincott) draws Cross into the case, knowing that the psychologist-detective's involvement will bring high-profile publicity. Cross partners with the Secret Service agent (Monica Potter) who botched her assignment, but wait... the movie's got a rabbit in its hat... and that rabbit has an ace up its sleeve... and director Lee Tamahori (who brought similar intensity to The Edge) handles the sleight-of-hand with slick precision, dispensing just enough information to keep the viewer off guard without resorting to cheap manipulation. Don't look for much depth of character here, but Along Came a Spider is well served by everyone involved. It's the movie equivalent of a bestseller you'd impulsively buy at the grocery-store checkout, and on those terms it succeeds. --Jeff Shannon
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 Classic thriller November 1, 2009
elena j (Chicago)
Great classic thriller. Morgan Freeman never disappoints. Nice plot with a twist. Love all movies based on Alex Cross book character.
along came a spider August 22, 2009
Deborah (Ridley Park, Pa)
this dvd plays excellent it arrive on time no problem with it watch it over and over again. thank you
 Slightly Above Average July 9, 2009
Craig Connell (Lockport, NY USA)
Crime story-wise, this was nothing extraordinary but was a pretty solid film. Actor Morgan Freeman does best in films where he's the likable hero-cop. He is definitely that in this film although his character, Alex Cross, is a little too sharp for believability.
There were just a bit too many "oh, come on's" said by me watching this as Cross would get computer passwords with no trouble, etc. The odds of that happening are millions-to-one but not in the world of films. There were other examples, too, of him figuring out things that were almost impossible.
For a tough modern-day crime story this film, for the most part, was pretty low- key with low profanity and not a lot of gore or overdone action. That was surprising considering the sordid subject matter. The tameness in here, and the quality of Freeman's acting, make this a small notch above the average thriller.
keep you guessing May 15, 2009
Carole Pankey
keeps you at the end of your seat. ,keeps you guessing, sure different than the movie. what an ending
Average crime movie. April 30, 2009
Amber (Georgia)
Good movie to watch, but not really all that engaging. I felt for some of the characters, and the plot was written fairly well--however, nothing about it grabbed me. I ended the film with no excitement, no fear, no feeling whatsoever, really. Not the worst movie I've ever seen, but not the best either.
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