Alex cross follows the young homicide detectivepsychologist tyler perry, from the worldwide bestselling novels by james patterson. Alex cross faces two crazed killers in this chilling, suspenseful blockbuster from james patterson, the man who cant miss time. Kill alex cross was patterson at the top of his game washington post. I found it strange to see a mainlycomedy actor play a serious role, but, he alex cross was a surprisingly good movie. In fact, there were so many differences between the two stories that a list of their. When we first meet ben, hes trying a case for a black woman named gracie who is accused of murder. The movie opens with alexs wife finding out that she is pregnant with their third baby. See the complete alex cross series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Ive never read the original books, so, i cannot make a comparison, but, this was a very nice movie compared to some of the unoriginal stuff that they put out these days. Alex cross is filled with accidental comedy, and while its a mess in any traditional movie sense, its has its moments of preposterous fun that come in the form of a nonsensical plot and a. Like many successful movies, alex cross was initially a book series. Alex cross, on demand movie, action digitalmovies, drama digitalmovies.
Cross meets his match in a serial killer matthew fox. The official trailer for alex cross starring tyler perry and matthew fox. The complete series list for alex cross james patterson. Alex cross 2012 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Rent alex cross 2012 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. It is based on the novel cross by james patterson and the third installment of the alex cross film series, which was considered as a reboot of the series. He soon discovers that she was not his first victim and that things are not what they seem. After washington dc detective alex cross perry is told that a family. A homicide detective is pushed to the brink of his. The adaptation of the middle school novel by patterson for middle grade students came out in theaters in 2016. Cross latest case puts him on a collision course with picasso matthew fox, a cunning serial killer whose ultimate target is multinational industrialist giles mercier jean reno. Each book in the series is a whole story with a beginning and an ending, however there are references to prior stories in the series. There were 10 other movies released on the same date, including paranormal activity 4, brooklyn castle and bigfoot.
Soon when the mission gets personal, cross is pushed to the edge of his moral and psychological limits to end this once and for all. He has such sherlockian intuition in alex cross you might almost imagine he read the james patterson novel the movie is based on except that the movie isnt based on a patterson book, just on the character played by morgan freeman in kiss the girls 1997 and along came a spider 2001. His mother, though, is the movies moral center, reminding him that despite his despair. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing alex cross near you. Forensic psychologist alex cross travels to north carolina and teams with escaped kidnap victim kate mctiernan to hunt down casanova, a serial killer who abducts strongwilled women and forces them to submit to his demands. The movie starts with detectives alex crosstyler perry, monica asherachel nichols and thomas kaneed burns apprehending a serial rapist, but not before chasing him all over an abandoned. Alex cross is a specialist in forensic psychology, originally working for the washington dc police department and later as an fbi senior agent. In the series of three films, two actors have portrayed cross. A homicide detective is tested when a skilled serial killer inflicts pain and torture on his victims. Rent alex cross 2012 starring tyler perry and matthew fox on dvd and bluray. Homicide detective and psychologist alex cross tyler perry is about to.
Everything you need to know about alex cross movie 2012. Author james patterson introduced the alex cross character in 1993, with the first book in the series,along came a spider. What is the complete alex cross movie series in order. Alex cross tyler perry works as a detectivepsychologist for the detroit police department along with his lifelong friend, tommy kane edward burns, and detective monica ashe rachel nichols. Starring tyler perry, rachel nichols, jean reno, matthew fox. Alex cross follows the homicide detectivepsychologist tyler perry, from the worldwide bestselling novels by james patterson, as he meets. Alex cross is still a potential film franchise waiting. Nana mama was pretty good and so was alex cross but it doesnt follow the books or at least thats what i thought. After washington dc detective alex cross is told that a family member has been murdered, he vows to track down the killer. The alex cross film series is an american series of thriller films, based on the fictional character of alex cross, who originally appeared in a series of novels by james patterson. Soon when the mission gets personal, cross is pushed to the edge of his moral and psychological limits to. The movie starts with detectives alex cross tyler perry, monica asherachel nichols and thomas kaneed burns apprehending a serial rapist, but not before chasing him all over an abandoned.
The soundtrack will be released overseas on october 19, 2012. Why the movie doesnt measure up the latest alex cross movie falls short when compared to james pattersons 12th alex cross crime novel. James patterson alex cross books in order mystery sequels. He thinks the only reason shes found guilty of the crime is because of her skin color, but hes in for a surprise. He lives an idyllic existence with his wife and two children. After washington dc detective alex cross perry is told that a family member has been murdered, he vows to track down. I will meet his soul at the gates of hell before i let him take a person that i love away from me. What is the chronological order of the alex cross books. The adapted screenplay was written by marc moss and kerry williamson. The film alex cross is a serious departure from the james patterson book its loosely based on, cross. Alex cross 2012 rob cohen synopsis, characteristics.
Alex cross follows the homicide detectivepsychologist, from the worldwide bestselling novels by. Alex cross official trailer 2012 tyler perry, matthew fox youtube. Alex cross was released in 2012 on friday, october 19, 2012 in nationwide movie theaters. Alex cross series in order james patterson fictiondb.
With whitehot speed, relentless drama, and hairpin turns, alex cross, run is james pattersons ultimate thrill ride. Tyler perry stars as the title character, a detective hunting down a maniacal killer in this adaptation of the james patterson novel. Alex cross movie 2012 soundtrack list tracklist ost listen to original theme music from the motion picture, film score list, all songs list playlist, who sings them, including end credits. Also we never saw damon or rosy the cat, or john sampson. Alex cross bluray and dvd debut february 5, 20 nov 28, 2012. Alex cross on dvd february 5, 20 starring tyler perry, matthew fox, ed burns, jean reno.
Alex cross starts out as a role model who relies on smarts and intuition to solve crimes, but his moral code becomes a vigilante need for justice through vengeance. Alex cross, a homicide detectivepsychologist with the detroit police department. Tyler perrys upcoming alex cross movie erupts into legal. Alex cross is a dramatic, police mystery that was released in 2012. Of the 3 alex cross films that were made, along came a spider, would be my favorite. Alex cross is a 2012 american crime thriller film directed by rob cohen and starring tyler perry as the title character and matthew fox as the villain picasso. Directed by rob cohen and starring tyler perry, matthew fox, rachel nichols and edward burns. The saddest part about this movie is that it now is part of the alex cross movie franchise, and reducing the chance that hollywood will decide whether or not to make more of these types of movies based on this pathetic attempt. Oh, yeah, alex cross is a brilliant detective, all right. Currently, there are 28 main books in the series, with the latest one, the people vs. Along came a spider is the first novel in the alex cross series. The role of main character alex cross was also taken up, played by tyler perry in the 2012 film titled alex cross. Roger petan in alex cross 2012 tyler perry in alex cross 2012 jean reno and.
Based on the character created by james patterson and poularised by morgan freeman in kiss the girls and along came a spider, tyler perry takes over as dr. While cross is dedicated to his work, hes just as committed to his home life, and is excited to learn he and his wife maria carmen ejogo. Today in film history, october 19, 2012, lionsgatesummits alex cross, starring tyler perry, opened in usa theaters, and quickly maybe not surprisingly vanished, thanks to lackluster box office results for perrys entry into actionhero movie territory a move that was met with much derision as i recall, when the announcement of his interest was made. Originally written and produced by james patterson, the alex cross movie series has three book to movie adaptations over the last decade with the latest released in 2012. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Alexs investigations are going nowhere, and hes too focused on the cases to notice that someone has been watching himand will stop at nothing until hes dead. Dont look, alex cross top plastic surgeon elijah creem is renowned for his skills in the operating room, and for his wild, noexpensespared industry parties, bringing in underage exotic dancers and models for nights of drugs, champagne, and uninhibited sex. Alex cross tyler perry is a detective and forensic psychologist who works for the detroit police department with his partner tommy kane edward burns and promising rookie monica ashe rachel nichols.
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