Along Came a Spider

Detective Alex Cross is drawn back into the complex world of criminal profiling when Megan Rose, the daughter of a U.S. Senator, is kidnapped. As Cross delves into the investigation, he forms an unlikely alliance with the Secret Service agent assigned to the case. Together, they race against time to uncover the kidnapper's identity and motives before it's too late.

Along Came a Spider received mixed reviews from critics, with praise often directed at Morgan Freeman's performance but criticism leveled at the film's predictable plot and formulaic thriller elements. Audiences generally found it to be a competent, if uninspired, addition to the crime thriller genre.

• Morgan Freeman's commanding presence elevates the material.

• The plot is often convoluted and relies on familiar genre tropes.

• A serviceable thriller that doesn't break new ground.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a decent thriller, appreciating Morgan Freeman's role, but many felt the story was somewhat predictable and lacked originality.

Morgan Freeman's character, Detective Alex Cross, was originally created by author James Patterson and had previously appeared in the film 'Kiss the Girls' (1997), making 'Along Came a Spider' the first film adaptation of a novel that had not yet been published.