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Spider's Web is a 2002 thriller movie directed by Paul Levine and starring Stephen Baldwin, Kari Wuhrer, and Benjamin King in the lead roles. The movie is centered around a group of thieves who plan a heist of a rare gemstone worth millions of dollars, but things get complicated when each one of them is double-crossed by the other. The movie starts by introducing us to a group of thieves, led by Roland (Stephen Baldwin), who plan to steal a precious gemstone called the “The Russian Tear”. The plan is simple; they will sneak into a highly secured museum in Chicago, break into the display case, and replace the original gemstone with a fake one. They had it all planned and were confident that they can pull off the heist without a hitch.

However, things start to unravel when each member of the gang starts playing their own game. Roland dupes his friends, and takes the stone for himself, but things don’t go as smoothly as planned. The fake gemstone that they replaced with the original one is a poor imitation, and this is quickly discovered by the museum authorities. With the authorities hot on his trail, Roland is forced to make his getaway, and in the process, he leaves his accomplices hanging.

The group is left stranded, and each of them is afraid to go back empty-handed to their client, the ruthless Russian mobster, Anton (played by Ivan Sergei). Anton demands proof of the gemstone, and they have none. To make things worse, they don’t even know who has the gemstone or where it could be.

Thus begins a thrilling chase, where each member of the gang heads out on their own to recover the gemstone and personally deal with Roland. From chase scenes to fistfights, and from dangerous deals to double-crossings, the movie takes us on a ride with the vivid characters, who all have their own motives for getting their hands on the gemstone.

Kari Wuhrer plays the character of Laura, who has a love-hate relationship with Roland. She decides to hunt down the gemstone herself and kill Roland in the process. Benjamin King plays the role of Michael, who is also hunting the gemstone but decides to fake his own death to throw off his pursuers. And, then there’s Morgan (played by Kurt Max Runte), who is the muscle of the group, brutal and always ready for a fight.

The movie also has its fair share of twists and turns, with the characters constantly outwitting and betraying each other. The performance of the actors is outstanding, especially the chemistry between the lead actors, Stephen Baldwin and Kari Wuhrer. The action scenes are well-filmed and keep the audience glued to their seats.

The setting of the movie is also interesting, set in the backdrop of the city of Chicago, the movie takes us through the city’s streets and alleys, giving us a glimpse of the city’s nightlife, and its underbelly.

In conclusion, Spider's Web is an entertaining thriller movie that keeps you on the edge of your seat. It has all the elements of a classic heist movie, with a good storyline, action, drama, suspense, and some unexpected surprises. The characters are well-written, and the actors have done a great job in bringing them to life. If you’re a fan of heist or action movies, this is a definite must-watch.

Spider's Web is a 2001 mystery with a runtime of 1 hour and 28 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 4.3.