Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! A woman cop has a small camera concealed on her being, which takes a TV signal of the killer who is driving a car and relays it to Cross in a helicopter, causing us to wonder if there is a way to arrest this guy at less taxpayer expense. We believe … A great book that was made into a hit motion picture, "Along came a spider" has a superb story and superb twists. Why such a lame-brained exercise? All Critics (126) The image is an example of a ticket confirmation email that AMC sent you when you purchased your ticket. . His previous venture as Dr. Cross (in the disappointing KISS THE GIRLS) seemed stilted, even for this accomplished actor, but in ALONG CAME A SPIDER, Freeman finally fits as Cross and audiences will be eager to see him return … Freeman was brilliant an unraveling the diabolical pattern in "Seven" (1995), and the success of that movie inspired the splendid "Kiss the Girls" (1997), where he first played Cross, the hero of six novels by James Patterson. Please reference “Error Code 2121” when contacting customer service. There are popcorn movies, and then there are movies like this one, which, by its conclusion, make you want to toss your empty popcorn bag at the screen. Additionally, there are some clever twists and reveals that enrich the story. . No one is better than Morgan Freeman at being calm and serious and saying things like, "He's really after somebody else." Along Came a Spider (United States, 2001) A movie review by James Berardinelli Here's one important rule about film criticism and review writing: the harder you have to think to find something noteworthy or laudable about a motion picture, the less likely it is to get a recommendation. By such standards, the role of Dr. Alex Cross — Washington, D.C., police detective and psychologist, and the cop who traps a predator in Along Came a Spider — is a keeper. Dr. Cross (Morgan Freeman) is a District of Columbia police detective, a famous forensic psychologist whose textbook is quoted by other cops. Sidney Poitier’s 7 Most Memorable Performances, All Harry Potter Movies Ranked Worst to Best by Tomatometer, Golden Tomato Awards: Best Movies & TV of 2020. When they do present, they are associated with significant mortality and morbidity. As Cross and Flannigan follow leads, we also see the kidnapper and his victim, and are filled with admiration for her imagination; she is able to escape, set fires, swim toward shore and perform other feats far more difficult than a Google search. We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your account. Alex: To be brutally honest, I think you have a morbid desire to burn in hell. . The film follows typical plot beats, but, as Cross, Freeman keeps things compelling. So I waited. The percentage of users who rated this 3.5 stars or higher. "Along Came a Spider," directed by Lee Tamahori (of the great "Once Were Warriors"), is also thick with atmosphere, and evokes the damp, wet gloom of a chilly season. And I'm thinking, should that person have even known about the ransom at all? Freeman always gives good value and the result is never less than watchable. 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