The movie begins with a noticeably pregnant woman venturing into the Peruvian jungle alongside her companion, “Ezekiel” (Tahar Rahim), in search of an extremely rare spider. Predictably, she locates it quickly—almost too swiftly! It’s then revealed that Ezekiel isn't as friendly as he initially seemed, and soon after, she is shot and placed face-up in a pool of restorative waters where jungle people possessing spider-like abilities deliver her baby. Twenty years pass, and we are introduced to paramedic “Cassie” (Dakota Johnson), who, along with her partner "Ben" (Adam Scott), performs rescues with a detached air. However, one such rescue leads to Cassie being swept into the river and needing to be saved by Ben. This incident seems to awaken something unusual within her; she begins experiencing brief glimpses of future events—a development that rarely ends well for anyone involved. A train journey to a funeral becomes pivotal when three other passengers appear in her visions, all marked as targets of a mysterious figure dressed in lycra who is intent on causing harm. Can she save them and uncover the truth? Perhaps, but the narrative feels flimsy, and the characters are poorly developed, leaving me feeling indifferent. The spider-related storyline is underdeveloped to such an extent that it’s unclear how her abilities connect with the spider at all. Tahar Rahim appeared unsure whether he was meant to embody "Deadpool" or Antonio Banderas, though praise should be given to Celeste O'Connor for portraying the exceptionally rude and defiant “Mattie” with considerable skill. The ending mirrors "Highlander" (1986), which felt like a fitting summary of the film’s shortcomings. There isn't an original element anywhere; it feels over-scripted and created simply for its own sake. It touches on themes of teamwork, trust, and self-discovery (quite literally), but the ease with which everyone accepts this increasingly bizarre situation is just silly. Similar to the multi-verse trend, studios seem determined to exhaust the superhero genre without regard for plot, character development, or a compelling story. While Johnson attempts to elevate the material, it ultimately resembles one of those "Superman" television episodes starring Dean Cain—only with repetitive time manipulation.
On September 24, 2026
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