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Kiss the Girls

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Successful forensic psychologist Alex Cross (Morgan Freeman) discovers that his niece has gone missing. Once he consults with police Detective Nick Ruskin (Cary Elwes), Cross believes that the disappearance is the work of an insane killer known as "Casanova." Meanwhile, Dr. Kate McTiernan (Ashley Judd) is kidnapped by this criminal and witnesses many other imprisoned women in his lair. After narrowly escaping, McTiernan teams up with Cross to try to apprehend the deranged Casanova.
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Detective Alex Cross makes his inauspicious cinematic debut in Kiss the Girls, a clunky thriller that offers few surprises.

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Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly Rated: C Sep 7, 2011 Full Review Globe and Mail Rated: 1/4 Apr 12, 2002 Full Review BBC.com Rated: 3/5 Jun 19, 2001 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Good lead performances, a stylish production and atmospheric visuals, make the so-so thriller watchable for the undemanding viewer. Rated: B- Jun 25, 2024 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Given the lack of mystery in what is supposed to be a mystery, Kiss the Girls partially succeeds simply because of the two central performances. Rated: 2.5/4 Sep 27, 2023 Full Review Dan DiNicola The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY) Morgan Freeman and Ashley Judd both deserve better than this mediocre, muddled, dark and only at times engrossing psychodrama. Rated: C Jan 10, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Dallas H I forgot that Cary Elwes is in this movie! And I am reminded that I must read the Alex Cross book series when possible. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/20/25 Full Review Noel M So cops know where she was found on the river so would know the area that she came from but don't do a complete search of that area? Eg for old mines, old estates, caves etc. The perp would have to have access via road to some point near his lair. But no put their best witness in front of the press so the perp knows she's alive and well and come get her. Then take the victim out to the woods with only two other people. Sorry just lost it after that. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/25/25 Full Review Joaquin C Es una película mala, mala a secas y es que está película con una premisa tan pero tan intrigante daba un potencial enorme, con un actor tan inconico como Morgan freman, se reduce a una película mediocre, con una excelente premisa mal ejecutada y con una co protagonista, la doctora Kate, que rompe con el realismo ya que como alguien secuestrada y aprisionada este metido en las escenas del crimen y buscando al secuestrador, es como si la trama la forzará al personaje a participar en la trama pero no cuadra para nada, en la vida real es imposible ver una víctima trabajando con la policía, es simplemente estúpido, el villano simplemente está mal y es que villano debería ser de las cosas más importantes en este tipo de películas policiales pero simplemente se rebela en el final con un plost malísimo y nada impactante, por último está película empieza de manera excelente pero decae estrepitosamente ya por la mitad y pierde todo el misterio e intriga y que siempre se rompe el tono, lo único bueno de la película es el inicio y por supuesto Morgan freman que hace una buena actuación aquí pero nada más que decir. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 12/27/24 Full Review David D It feels like a story written by three different people who didn't catch up too much and was then shot by a Director who gave each writer their stories own space. Either the place is crawling with cops and feds or there is hardly anyone around. Then there's the muliple baddies, who just seem, like the three writers, jammed in. The acting performances are okay...but what a story. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 12/14/24 Full Review Ralph R I’d say it’s a good movie, not jaw-dropping, but enjoyable. Ashley Judd stood out with her strong performance, balancing vulnerability and determination really well. Morgan Freeman was great too, his calm, confident presence fits perfectly in roles like this, and he definitely carried a lot of the movie’s weight. On the other hand, William Converse-Roberts, who played Dr. Wick Sachs wasn’t very convincing. For a character tied to such a disturbing element of the story, his performance lacked the intensity or depth needed to make it truly impactful. It felt like a missed opportunity to add more tension to the scene. That said, the movie overall was cool. It had a solid pace, good production values, and kept me engaged throughout. While it’s not one of those thrillers that blows you away, it’s worth a watch Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 11/20/24 Full Review Andrei S The critics score on this one is just like those wine tasters that tell you there's a hint of 'pick your unidentifiable flavour' in your wine. Only they see what they see, which makes their opinion pretty worthless Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/08/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Successful forensic psychologist Alex Cross (Morgan Freeman) discovers that his niece has gone missing. Once he consults with police Detective Nick Ruskin (Cary Elwes), Cross believes that the disappearance is the work of an insane killer known as "Casanova." Meanwhile, Dr. Kate McTiernan (Ashley Judd) is kidnapped by this criminal and witnesses many other imprisoned women in his lair. After narrowly escaping, McTiernan teams up with Cross to try to apprehend the deranged Casanova.
Director
Gary Fleder
Producer
Joe Wizan, David Brown
Screenwriter
James Patterson, David Klass, DJ Hurricane
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Paramount Pictures, Rysher Entertainment
Rating
R
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 3, 1997, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 19, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA)
$60.5M
Runtime
2h 0m
Sound Mix
Surround
Aspect Ratio
35mm, Scope (2.35:1)
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