Along Came a Spider

  • 2001


MOVIE IS engaging methodical enjoyable substantial forensic
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51 %
31 % Rotten
$ 105 Million
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Positive Reviews 27
Negative reviews 36
Average Rating 2.5/5
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3.0
Morgan Freeman is bored by men who shoot first and ask questions later.This is a compliment. EW
2.5
Maybe actors should be given Oscars not for the good films they triumph in, but for the weak films they survive. Rogerebert
2.0
But the final twist is just plain dumb, and neither the performers nor the scripts explanation of the characters motivation have the panache to carry .. Common Sense Media
4.0
Freemans performance one of laserlike perspicacity shining through eyes made narrow by a laconic, been there done that cool is the films ramrod true s ..
2.5
While this is far from a literate, character driven thriller like his wilderness nailbiter The Edge, Tamahoris direction is polished, if a bit on the ..
1.5
Obviously under the impression that their audience lacks the common sense of a kiwi, the filmmakers present a 1 2 3 punch of inescapably insipid plot .. E Film Critic
2.0
I dont begrudge Freeman his own hero man franchise, but I wish the movies worked harder to be worthy of him. E Film Critic
2.5
Where Kiss the Girls fell apart in the last ten minutes, Along Came a Spider unweaves in the entire third act. E Film Critic
1.3
Spider Weaves A Tangled Web / Freeman cant save messy, mindless sequel Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Morgan Freeman, reprising his role of .. San Francisco Chronicle
3.0
In terms of plotting, its hardly breaking new ground, but spare a thought nonetheless for Morgan Freeman.
2.0
And even though I did greatly admire this film for attempting to do something original with its ending (a couple of neat twists and turns), its all in .. JoBlo
3.0
A thoroughly enjoyable piece of hokum, a spiffily directed nail biter with twists that should make you smile even when theyre totally implausible. One Guys Opinion
2.5
Once you get the error list rolling, youll see how ludicrous this film is. Sover
2.5
Unsentimental, non glamorized, and unclouded by the usual overlay of rose colored nostalgia, this is a raw but rewarding motion picture. ReelViews
2.0
Where KISS THE GIRLS was powered by the queasy making but undeniably compelling specter of baroque sexual abuse, this thriller bends over backwards to .. Tv Guide
1.5
Somewhere, Miss Manners is applauding.Somewhere, an audience member is yawning. Usa Today
3.1
Problems emerge as it becomes increasingly clear that the narrative doesnt really have anywhere substantial or interesting to go once the premise has .. Reel Film Reviews
3.1
It is not a bad mystery thriller, but not quite as good as its predecessor. Lariat
2.0
Its worth noting that neither of these cliches is even done very well. Eric Ds Nider
2.0
Jim Lane By This article was published on 05.10.01 Advertisement A forensic psychologist (Morgan Freeman, repeating his role from 1997s Kiss the Girls .. News Review
2.5
Such criticisms may appear petty and far too nit picking for some viewers who would lead you to believe that one should just sit back, not think about .. Screen It
3.0
However, it blows it spectacularly with a very disappointing ending that was clearly re shot to please brain dead test audiences.Still, as these types .. View London
1.5
Over 24,000 employees at 116 LI companies were polled on what makes their employers great. News Day
2.0
Best selling novelist James Pattersons first film outing, Kiss the Girls (1997), was a popular if not critical success.Along Came A Spider, starring a .. Film Journal International ..
2.5
As Cross, Freeman is as good as ever though the effort is wasted. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.8
From the gripping action sequence that opens the movie until the last twist, director Tamahori keeps the audience on the edge of their seats. Internet Reviews
2.0
End result is an uneven thriller that navigates none too smoothly between high and thrilling points and many others that are too low key and deliberat .. Emanuellevy
2.5
Is it too much to ask for reasonable explanations of human behavior in a psychological thriller Reel Talk Reviews
3.1
A lot of the beats are a bit too familiar from previous entries in the series, which isnt surprising given that this is the fifth film to play off the .. Q Network
3.5
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2.0
The best I can say is that this was a relatively inoffensive way to pass a couple of hours, but after about a day Im having trouble remembering any of .. Flim Threet
3.0
Beginning with a stunning piece of computer generated trickery involving a speeding car and a raging torrent, Lee Tamahoris workmanlike thriller quick .. Bbc
1.9
The not so funny business is not simply limited to gross out gags. Mr Brown Movies
3.1
The movie is a little silly when you stop to think about it long enough, and yet, it works in spite of its flaws. The Movie Boy
2.0
And the great Morgan Freeman, innately dignified and rock solid as ever, carries the movie with his usual effortless grace. Seattle Pi
4.5
The movie should be a prequel but it isnt really tied to Kiss the Girls at all.It stands on its own and leaves the audience wanting more of the Freema ..
1.0
It may be chock full of psychological elements, but its neither suspenseful nor thrilling. Cnn
1.9
Morgan Freeman gives an upstanding performance.Its a handsome picture, and its slickly edited for maximum tension. Spliced Wire
1.9
Look, the real wonder of WW84 is that this maybe isnt the worst thing about it. Film Freak Central
4.5
For the fraidy cat film reviewer, Along Came a Spider is the perfect thriller. Oregon Live
1.5
Though somewhat marginally more engaging that its predecessor, Along Came a Spider falls into many of the same pitfalls, offering too many pat solutio .. Boxoffice Magazine
1.5
This Spider has little bite and offers nothing new for fans of suspense detective dramas. E Online
3.5
Wisely, this time around, the culprit isnt a mystery (at least, ostensibly).
1.5
Freeman, as always, is a still center of dependable calm and intelligence, but Potter registers only as another generic blonde. La Weekly
3.8
Though I was essentially entertained by the action filled drama it causes me some pity for the plight of the poor mystery writer. Varia Gate
2.0
This is not surprising, considering Monica Potter could make a mannequin look like a Stanislavsky pro. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
1.9
While the twists are tantalizing and surprising, they unfortunately belie the previous build of the story, diluting the climax. Ross Anthony
2.0
Hes so good an actor that hes usually better than the script hes given, as is the case here. Dennis Schwartz Reviews
3.5
Along Came A Spider can only be called a sequel to Kiss The Girls in that it features Cross as its main character; otherwise it is unrelated to the ot .. Film Quips Online
4.5
A perfect example of satisfying Hollywood entertainment on the big screen. Jam! Movies
2.0
It becomes memorable in its own sad way, something you can laugh about for a long time. Flip Side Archive
2.0
The film is never less than a guilty pleasure, but it leaves you unsatisfied and hungry for closure. Film Blather
1.5
so hell bent on surprising us that its willing to sacrifice just about anything logic, credibility, common sense, etc. in the hopes of catching the au .. James Sanford on Film
3.8
As with a magic show, you know you are being fooled but you sit back and enjoy the illusion anyway. Aisle Seat
3.5
Unlike Kiss the Girls, which was strongest in the first half and then got sloppy, Spider maintains its momentum and offers two surprises in the final .. Rochester Goes Out
1.0
I felt like I was kidnapped and forced to watch this drek as punishment. TheMovieChicks.com
1.9
And if that isnt bad enough, the remaining cast wanders aimlessly through the material as if theyre looking for a mentor, and yet can never seem to fi .. Cinema Phile
4.5
SDCC 2018 is in the books and Hal Rudnick was on the on the floor in San Diego checking out the best cosplay, exclusive sights, and more at Comic Con! .. I Film
2.0
Its strictly formulaic.In fact, Along Came a Spider is a sequel of sorts. About Film
1.5
A trick ending isnt enough to save Spider from a slow narrative death. Citysearch
3.8
Director Lee Tamahori and screenwriter Marc Moss treat their star (and his character) with all due respect, and manage to turn out an engrossing, ente ..
1.5
A thriller that ended the possibilities for Morgan Freeman as an unlikely star of a great franchise.
2.5
It unfortunately passes by too quickly and could have been much more effective. Mark Reviews Movies Tripod ..
3.1
Tamahori keeps the pacing lively enough that he doesnt allow the audience time to linger on the many plot implausibilities Lawrence Journal-World
1.5
Really, if youre not here for Freeman, you might as well back out of that turnstile and go home. Contra Costa Times
4.5
Along Came a Spider is much like its star: methodical, smooth, unflashy. Ent Twin Cities
3.8
...what surprised me, however is that ACAS knows about the stereotype... and throws us a twist that turns the whole film on its head. Upcoming Movies
1.5
Along Came A Spider weaves a somewhat ramshackle web, but it will probably keep you watching.
3.5
Along Came a Spider is a popcorn flick, a modest and entertaining thriller.
0.5
Anyone with any knowledge of police procedure will have to start suspending disbelief in a big way.
1.0
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2.5
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4.5
No matter how many all too remarkable twists and turns it puts us through, it still feels too routine.



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