Review of Along Came a Spider (1970) by John B — 22 Feb 2008

Pretty decent film and much better than the first film in this series (Kiss The Girls). Morgan Freeman is a legend.

This review of Along Came a Spider (1970) was written by John B on 22 Feb 2008.

Along Came a Spider has generally received mixed reviews.

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This was really good. Morgan Freeman is Alex Cross. I don't know how Tyler Perry will be able to match up to him. Grade: B…

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Shame on everyone involved in the release of the recent Alex Cross Hollywood film for thinking Tyler Perry could fill the shoes of Morgan Freeman…

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By Eric C (1,062) on 21 Nov 2012

Great film, I loved it, I thought Morgan Freeman played a great character and I would love it on DVD, I thought it was great, it starred Morgan…

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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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Besides Alex's race (but not age…

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