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After an obligatory prologue in which its detective hero suffers a tragic professional setback, Along Came a Spider (based on the James Patterson novel) 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 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-honoured 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. 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, Amazon.com
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DVD Special Features:
Making of Along Came A Spider
Theatrical Trailer
English Dolby Digital 5.1
Spanish Dolby Digital 5.0
Subtitles: English for the hearing impaired, English, Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish
Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1
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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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Along came a spider is a film that you will not forget in a hurry. It's packed with suspense, action and superb acting, with Morgan Freeman truely showing just why he is one of the greats. Agreeably, once you have seen the film, the ending is not hard to forget and does spoil it if you want to see the film again, but believe me once you have seen it ,you will just want to see it again and again and again!!!Truely brilliant.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Had me gripped from start to finish. James Patterson, the author, has written several Alex Cross stories and only one other (Kiss the girls) has been made into a film as far as i know. Let's hope they do more.
Morgan Freeman plays Alex Cross in this really fast paced thriller, which has a great mix of action and suspence. You really want to see this one.
Morgan Freeman plays Alex Cross in this really fast paced thriller, which has a great mix of action and suspence. You really want to see this one.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Wow. This has to be one of the greatest thrillers ever, for a simple reason: It actually keeps you thrilled. Morgan Freeman gives a great performance here, and you actually believe him whilst he's acting.
The story is about a senator's daughter who is kidnapped, and Det. Alex Cross is on the team to find her. Sounds simple, but the things that happen along the way make this an essential DVD to have in your collection.
The story is about a senator's daughter who is kidnapped, and Det. Alex Cross is on the team to find her. Sounds simple, but the things that happen along the way make this an essential DVD to have in your collection.
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I don't think Morgan Freeman has ever made a bad film. I saw Kiss the Girls ,it was very good but followed the usual serial killer formula. Read more
Published 1 month ago by D. Jones
Great movie
A couple of people told me about this movie so purchased it and was not disappointed really good movie passed it round and all my friends have now seen it too.
Published 5 months ago by Di
Interesting
A spider was what was employed here - with more twists to the plot than could be imagined. An interesting film.
Published 7 months ago by spidernan
Along Came A Spider/DVD
Along Came A Spider-James Patterson.
I made the mistake of reading the book before seeing the movie. The book is one hell of a read I could'nt put it down. Read more
I made the mistake of reading the book before seeing the movie. The book is one hell of a read I could'nt put it down. Read more
Published 9 months ago by A. Jones
They spoilt a good thriller.
I usually shy away from slating a movie and give a constructive critique but after reading the book of 'Along came a spider' and then watching the film I have to say that the... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mr Shh.
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Enjoyed, but the Book is much better and therefore slightly disappointed in the film version
Published 21 months ago by Cariad
Nice to see an older-style of thriller for once.
Now I have never read the books of this or it's predaccassor 'Kiss The Girls'. However I will say that it is great to have a thriller franchise that doesn't rely on lots of guns... Read more
Published 22 months ago by D. Climo
Along Came a Spider
This purchase was never delivered. I sent emails to the supplier and they never responded! Amazon needs to take them off as a supplier! They take the money and run!
Published on 31 July 2009 by Paul D. Simmonds
After Kiss The Girls, you MUST see this one!
After Kiss The Girls, this is the one to watch. Morgan Freeman and Michael Wincott keep the pace going throughout this suberb thriller. Read more
Published on 12 July 2009 by Linsi Sanders
Another slap dash film of a book.
When the incredible writer of Kiss The Girls and Along Came a Spider troubles to put pen to paper you would think they would make a better film than this. Read more
Published on 23 Jun 2009 by D. Newstead
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