Alex cross is certainly the weakest of the series, which reportedly will continue with perry in the next film. Alex cross is still a potential film franchise waiting for. With tyler perry, matthew fox, rachel nichols, edward burns. In the series of three films, two actors have portrayed cross. James patterson new book list for 2015 newinbooksnewinbooks. Reviewed in the united states on december 19, 2015. Alex cross tyler perry is a detroit detective who specializes in criminal profiling. If youre unfamiliar with the series, detective cross is an expert detective, who catches every criminal. Nov, 2007 double cross is the th in the alex cross series and in my opinion the best yet. 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 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.
The movie starts with detectives alex cross tyler perry, monica asherachel nichols and thomas kane ed burns apprehending a serial rapist, but not before chasing him all over an abandoned warehouse, drop kicking him off a floor and shooting him in the leg. He has been married to susan lori solie since july 24, 1997. Rent alex cross 2012 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Child of darkness, child of light tv movie, 1991 adapted from the 1980 novel virgin. If you are going to make a third film in the alex cross genre then at least get the facts straight. 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. Because the killer dubbed picasso, well, he takes any interference in his work very personally. The two face off in a highstakes game of cat and mouse, but when the mission gets personal, cross is pushed to the edge of his moral and psychological limits in this taut and exciting alex cross follows the homicide detective. Alex cross faces the most cunning, psychotic killer of his career in the blockbuster james patterson novel that inspired a major motion picture.
Alex cross, a homicide detectivepsychologist with the detroit police department. The adapted screenplay was written by marc moss and kerry williamson. Cross s familyhis loving wife bree, the wise and lively nana mama, and his precious childrenhave been ripped away. See the complete alex cross series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. He lives an idyllic existence with his wife and two children. 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. Alex cross film series 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. Tv series based on james patersons alex cross novels. As he navigates his hometown waters he unearths a family secret and must confront a ghost he long believed was dead. Alex cross is a dramatic, police mystery that was released in 2012. Alex cross s first case since joining the fbi has his new colleagues baffled. 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.
Alexs need for someone is murdering hollywoods alist, and alex. A homicide detective is tested when a skilled serial killer inflicts pain and torture on his victims. His mother, though, is the movie s moral center, reminding him that despite his despair, he still has to come home and raise two children. Oct 19, 2012 but alex cross isnt the only one with that kind of work ethic. The story of alex cross is a simple murder mystery alex cross and his partner investigate the scene of a crime and discover that theyre after a professional killer referred to as picasso. Alex cross movies in order like many successful movies, alex cross was initially a book series. It is based on the novel cross by james patterson and the third installment of the alex cross film series, which was. 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.
Oct 19, 2012 the film alex cross is a serious departure from the james patterson book its loosely based on, cross. I found it strange to see a mainlycomedy actor play a serious role, but, he alex cross was a surprisingly good movie. The bestselling alex cross book series from jim patterson is looking to make the jump to tv with a new series currently in the works from amazon. Crosss familyhis loving wife bree, the wise and lively nana mama, and his precious childrenhave been ripped away. Rent alex cross 2012 starring tyler perry and matthew fox on dvd and bluray. Everything you need to know about alex cross movie 2012. 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. In cross justice 2015, when his cousin is accused of an unthinkable crime, alex cross returns to his north carolina hometown for the first time in over three decades. Jun 27, 2012 alex cross follows the young homicide detectivepsychologist tyler perry, from the worldwide bestselling novels by james patterson, as he meets his match in a serial killer matthew fox. Reviewed in the united kingdom on 19 december 2015.
Trailer of alex cross a movie directed by rob cohen. Oh, yeah, alex cross is a brilliant detective, all right. When a teacher kidnaps a girl from a prestigious school, homicide detective, alex cross takes the case and teams up with young security agent, jezzie flannigan in hope of finding the girl and stopping the brutal psychopath. 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. 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. Alex crosss first case since joining the fbi has his new colleagues baffled. The 21st book in james pattersons successful alex cross series follows alex cross as he returns home to north carolina to prove his cousins innocence in a crime. Cross justice will be release on november 11, 2015. 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. The adaptation of the middle school novel by patterson for middle grade students came out in theaters in 2016. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started.
Alex cross ii producer contact info view agent, publicist, legal on imdbpro add or change photo on imdbpro filmography. The complete series list for alex cross james patterson. Across the country, men and women are being kidnapped in broad daylight and then disappearing completely. Parents need to know that alex cross is a quasiprequel to the other james pattersonbased dramas featuring a mucholder cross played by morgan freeman in along came a spider and kiss the girls. In fact, when it comes to this guy named alex cross, picassos about to make things very, very personal. Nov 25, 2019 alex cross battles the most ruthless and powerful killer he has ever encountered. 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. Collection of thriller films, based on the fictional character of alex cross, who originally appeared in a series of novels by james patterson. The only redeeming value i find in this film is the location. He is a writer and producer, known for alex cross 2012, kiss the girls 1997 and along came a spider 2001.
The movie score mostly sounds like a movie of the week from the 70s. The film alex cross is a serious departure from the james patterson book its loosely based on, cross. Alex cross series in order james patterson fictiondb. Alex cross follows the homicide detectivepsychologist, from the worldwide bestselling novels by james patterson, as he meets his match in a serial killer. Alex cross battles the most ruthless and powerful killer he has ever encountered. Alex cross was released in 2012 on friday, october 19, 2012 in nationwide movie theaters. And i very much enjoyed the other two adaptations of pattersons kiss the girls and along came a spider. Apr 20, 2017 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. The movie opens with alexs wife finding out that she is pregnant with their third baby. As he tries to prove his cousins innocence in a town where justice is hard to find, cross unearths a family secret that forces him to question everything hes ever known. Alex cross confucius said when setting off on the path of revenge, dig two graves. The role of main character alex cross was also taken up, played by tyler perry in the 2012 film titled alex cross.
Some ridiculous scenes, but the standard crime thriller movie scenes nothing worse. In fact, there were so many differences between the two stories that a list of their. There were 10 other movies released on the same date, including paranormal activity 4, brooklyn castle and bigfoot. Released october 19th, 2012, alex cross stars tyler perry, matthew fox, edward burns, rachel nichols the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 41 min, and received a score of 30 out of 100. Homicide detective and psychologist alex cross tyler perry meets his match when a dangerous killer matthew fox turns the tables on cross, jeopardizing his partner and his family. 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. Like many successful movies, alex cross was initially a book series. 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 and his partners best friend tommy edward burns and younger cop monica rachel nichols are the police departments premiere detective team. But when a hit man a crazyeyed matthew fox inexplicably kills three goons and a beautiful businesswoman with ties to a multinational corporation trying to. Alex cross is still a potential film franchise waiting.
Double cross is the th in the alex cross series and in my opinion the best yet. The younger version of cross played by tyler perry is even more willing to chase criminals and do whats necessary to stop them and that doesnt. Alex cross is a 2012 american crime thriller film directed by rob cohen and starring tyler. The soundtrack will be released overseas on october 19, 2012. Stations of the cross is an experiment in film formalism that uses strict artistic techniques to mirror the restrictions of religious fundamentalism. A homicide detective is pushed to the brink of his moral and physical limits as he tangles with a ferociously skilled hired killer who specializes in torture and pain. James patterson was born on march 22, 1947 in newburgh, new york, usa. In typical james patterson style the chapters are short, intense and so. 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. This novel was rereleased in 2000 as cradle and all. How many of james pattersons novels have been turned into. Alex cross is a specialist in forensic psychology, originally working for the washington dc police department and later as an fbi senior agent. Homicide detective and psychologist alex cross tyler perry meets his. Alex cross follows the homicide detectivepsychologist, from the worldwide bestselling novels by.
In typical james patterson style the chapters are short, intense and so easy to follow it makes you just want to keep on reading. 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. Alex cross collection changes the movie database tmdb. 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. Then things get personal and cross plans to seek his revenge once and for all. It is a story told in 14 shots, each one meant to represent one of the 14 stations of the cross of the title. This was a decent movie, standard crimeaction film, although i caught some errors no reflection on the cast.
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