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Kiss the Girls (1997)
Director: Gary Fleder
Movie review
From Time Out Film Guide
Detective Alex Cross (Freeman) reassures a woman that she was justified in killing her abusive husband. Then we learn that the next victim of camp serial killer Casanova - Dr Kate McTiernan (Judd) - is no gimmicky 'new' woman. Neither saintly, nor 'GI Jane' macho, her best scenes occur in the killer's hideout, where he's collecting an array of female talent. Kate's desire to connect with these other women is palpable, and, thanks to Judd, notably moving. Nor does Kate's boldness become diluted once she joins forces with Cross. On the subject of race, the film is less impressive - its intentions are good, but it never digs deep. Why, for instance, are Freeman and Judd not allowed to develop their relationship (as they do in the James Patterson novel)? Nevertheless, a surprising, atmospheric treat.Author: CO'Su
Cast & crew
Director: Gary Fleder
Producer: David Brown, Joe Wizan
Cast: Morgan Freeman, Ashley Judd, Cary Elwes, Tony Goldwyn, Jay O Sanders, Alex MacArthur, Bill Nunn, Brian Cox, Jeremy Piven full cast
Genre(s): Thrillers
Duration: 115 mins
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