Review of Along Came a Spider (1970) by Aaron B — 21 Oct 2011

Well done prequel to Kiss The Girls, with several plot twist and a surprise ending.

This review of Along Came a Spider (1970) was written by Aaron B on 21 Oct 2011.

Along Came a Spider has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Jim W (426) on 18 Oct 2012

Morgan Freeman was a good Alex Cross, trying to break-out Tyler Perry with the role is even worse than when Jack Ryan went from Harrison Ford…

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By Diana W (351) on 07 Sep 2017

Not as good as Kiss The Girls...but then, Morgan Freeman is a MUST SEE in anything and Billy Burke...is a lil' something extra on the side…

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By Baurushan J (439) on 24 Nov 2013

I am surprised that this is rated so low; it provides a solid crime thriller and it's twists and turns aren't as far fetched as many others…

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By Grant F (305) on 21 May 2013

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By Russell H (886) on 20 Dec 2016

A worthy sequel to the hit '90's adaption of Kiss The Girls (1997). Once again everyone is in top form…

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By Jordan P (785) on 20 Mar 2018

Michael Wincott's character stands out among the genre as he does not act in the cliched manner of his role's general portrayal, and the film…

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By Trevor F (160) on 26 Apr 2017

A decent detective thriller that has enough energy, twists and inventiveness to make for a fun ride…

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By Christopher S (2,154) on 13 Jun 2013

Good performances by Morgan Freeman & Michael Wincott can't save this movie. It is very watchable but they needed better written material…

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By Cameron F (394) on 12 Apr 2016

Decent storyline, complex enough to keep us guessing…

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