Alex Cross (Morgan Freeman) is a great detective. Can he capture Casanova, the killer who kidnaps the most beautiful, most talented women he can find? Things get a little bit more personal when one of the victims turns out to be Cross' niece.
This is a solid film if you're into the whole "tracking a serial killer" thing... which, it's safe to say, I am. Much better than more recent films I've seen, such as "The Alphabet Killer". This one delivers real suspense and a sense of mystery, leaving the viewer guessing who the killer is.
Now, as good as it is, it's important to say that it also has its flaws. I think the plot gets a bit convoluted later on in the film. I think the idea of having a kidnapped niece -- of all the women in the world -- is far-fetched. And the film doesn't compare to similar films of the 1990s. It is by no means as good as the classic "Silence of the Lambs" and even Morgan Freeman, as great as he is, doesn't present himself as the most awesome detective he possibly can -- that would be in "Seven".
That's really what it comes down to. Watch "Seven" and "Silence of the Lambs", both excellent, well-crafted serial killer films. If you like those and crave more, then consider checking out "Kiss the Girls". Though, if you're me, you'd still be better off seeing "8MM"... and, if I recall correctly, the sequel to "Kiss the Girls" ("Along Came a Spider") was a stronger film.
This is a solid film if you're into the whole "tracking a serial killer" thing... which, it's safe to say, I am. Much better than more recent films I've seen, such as "The Alphabet Killer". This one delivers real suspense and a sense of mystery, leaving the viewer guessing who the killer is.
Now, as good as it is, it's important to say that it also has its flaws. I think the plot gets a bit convoluted later on in the film. I think the idea of having a kidnapped niece -- of all the women in the world -- is far-fetched. And the film doesn't compare to similar films of the 1990s. It is by no means as good as the classic "Silence of the Lambs" and even Morgan Freeman, as great as he is, doesn't present himself as the most awesome detective he possibly can -- that would be in "Seven".
That's really what it comes down to. Watch "Seven" and "Silence of the Lambs", both excellent, well-crafted serial killer films. If you like those and crave more, then consider checking out "Kiss the Girls". Though, if you're me, you'd still be better off seeing "8MM"... and, if I recall correctly, the sequel to "Kiss the Girls" ("Along Came a Spider") was a stronger film.