Insight I have always been a big fan of Morgan Freeman and I certainly enjoyed him in "Kiss the Girls", "Seven" and "Nurse Betty" to just name three biggies, but I am pleased to say that Morgans latest film "Along Came A Spider" is another thrilling, twisting, crime thriller, far above his previous works that will grip you to the very end. Alex Cross [Morgan Freeman] is a shattered man. He's about to close down another case when his partner is exposed. In the ensuing chase it all goes horribly wrong and she is tragically killed. These opening scenes and the special effects really set the stage and the pace of "Along Came A Spider". Alex hasn't worked for eight months since the incident, but he is about to receive a challenge, a wake up call that will see his career revived. Megan Rose attends a high security learning centre for children of parents who hold high office and fear their kids may be at risk. Despite their elaborate security it doesn't stop Mr Mercuzio [Michael Wincott] alias Gary Soneji from staging a daring kidnap involving Megan. When her footwear turns up in Alex's mailbox he is drawn into a spiders web of clues and intrigue. Initially he believes Soneji will not harm Megan and so he panders to his ego by building him up through the media. But there are far sinister forces at work. Ther's a spider weaving a deadly web of twists, turns and deceit that will test Alex at every opportunity. Who they are is a mystery that dogs Alex but he must find the answer and he must save Megan! The trouble is, someone wants her dead. It's a dealy race against time and evil where there can only be one winner and one outcome! The Verdict Suspence filled electric thriller that really delivers the goods big time. A buzz to the very end ... RATED MA 15+ The Critics "A first-rate detective story that never tries to exploit its situation for cheap thrills."
William Arnold SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER
"A nail biter so meticulous in its plotting and so intoxicating in its marathon-like pacing that once it's over, you feel as psychologically taxed, yet emotionally relieved."
Mack Bates MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL
"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 reel."
Jack Garner ROCHESTER DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE
"An ingenious thriller."
Louis B. Hobson, CALGARY SUN
"From the gripping action sequence that opens the movie until the last twist, director Tamahori keeps the audience on the edge of their seats."
Steve Rhodes STEVE RHODES' INTERNET REVIEWS
"Delivers a good share of suspense, thrills and psychological goose bumps."
Tom Sander SOUTH FLORIDA SUN-SENTINEL
The Cast

	Morgan Freeman Monica Potter Michael Wincott Mika Boorem Penelope Ann Miller Michael Moriarty Dylan Baker Anton Yelchin Billy Burke Kimberly Hawthorne Jay O. Sanders Scott Heindl Christopher Shyer Jill Teed Ian Marsh	... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...	Alex Cross Agent Jezzie Flannigan Gary Soneji/Jonathan Mercuzio Megan Rose Katherine Rose Senator Dunn Agent Ollie MacArthur Dimitri Starodubov Agent Ben Devine Agent Hickley FBI Agent Kyle Craig Floyd the Fisherman Jim Tracie Sam

Directed by Lee Tamahori ©2001 - Paramount Pictures - All Rights Reserved