Alex cross follows the homicide detectivepsychologist tyler perry, from the worldwide bestselling novels by james patterson, as he meets. He lives an idyllic existence with his wife and two children. Alex cross follows the homicide detectivepsychologist tyler perry, from the worldwide bestselling novels by james patterson, as he meets his match in a serial killer matthew fox. Yes, i just finished this book recently and was looking forward to the movie but. Alex cross is certainly the weakest of the series, which reportedly will continue with perry in the next film. It is rated pg for violence including disturbing images, sexual content, language, drug references, and nudity. Alex cross follows the young homicide detectivepsychologist tyler perry, from.
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. Actorfilmmaker tyler perry portrays the character in the 2012 reboot film alex cross, a loose adaptation of cross. If youre unfamiliar with the series, detective cross is an expert detective, who catches every criminal. Alex is married to maria and living with her and their children and nana mama in detroit. The role of main character alex cross was also taken up, played by tyler perry in the 2012 film titled alex cross. Alex cross on dvd february 5, 20 starring tyler perry, matthew fox, ed burns, jean reno. No way im watching an action film with tyler perry. Alex cross movies in order like many successful movies, alex cross was initially a book series.
Rent alex cross 2012 starring tyler perry and matthew fox on dvd and bluray. 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. O filme e dirigido por rob cohen baseado em um roteiro adaptado por marc moss e williamson kerry. Alex cross finds perry playing the title character, a detective confronted with a psychotic killer on the loose. Along came a spider is the first novel in the alex cross series. The movie opens with alexs wife finding out that she is pregnant with their third baby. The album features the films original score composed by john debney the passion of the c hrist, iron man 2. Alex cross is a dramatic, police mystery that was released in 2012.
He has such sherlockian intuition in alex cross you might almost imagine he read the. Alex cross is still a potential film franchise waiting. It is rated pg for violence including disturbing images, sexual content, language, drug. 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. 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. Nov 23, 2012 alex cross is another bad tyler perry film, but the problem is perry himself. Everything you need to know about alex cross movie 2012.
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. The official trailer for alex cross starring tyler perry and matthew fox. Alex cross full movie 2012 lets join, fullhd moviesseasonepisode here. Alex cross is still a potential film franchise waiting for. Alex cross is another bad tyler perry film, but the problem is perry himself actordirectorproducers success among black audiences is sucking the air out of the africanamerican movie.
It is based on the novel cross by james patterson and the third installment of the alex cross film series, which was. Alex cross movies in order complete lists of all of. Rent alex cross 2012 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Alex cross original motion picture soundtrack music composed by john debney. Rob cohens action film is based on a book series by james patterson and centers on a homicide detective that is pursuing a serial killer. 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. Alex cross sequel double cross in development oct 18, 2012. Metropolis movie music is sharing samples of the songs of the alex cross soundtrack via soundcloud.
He and his partners best friend tommy edward burns and younger cop monica rachel nichols are the police departments premiere detective team. Oh, yeah, alex cross is a brilliant detective, all right. Alex cross was released in 2012 on friday, october 19, 2012 in nationwide movie theaters. The adapted screenplay was written by marc moss and kerry williamson. Alex cross is another bad tyler perry film, but the problem. He partners with childhood friend tom kane and new trainee, monica ashe. After detective alex cross tyler perry is told that a family member has been murdered, he vows to track down the killer. Cross, getting to that next chapter might be a hard sell for audiences, as there is little in this current one to leave them hungry for more.
But, if i had my choice, i would rather read the books than watch the movies. Database of movie trailers, clips and other videos for alex cross 2012. The idea was to take the story back to the earlier days of cross, casting a younger face to portray the younger version of the detective. On or about march 20, 2012 the film was in completed status. A homicide detective tyler perry is pushed to the brink of his moral limit as he tangles with a ferociously. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto int. 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. 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. Rob cohens action film is based on a book series by james patterson and centers on a. His new drama alex crossis a terribly bad drama that deserves neither your attention or your respect. The adaptation of the middle school novel by patterson for middle grade students came out in theaters in 2016. Thats the most important thing we learn in this movie.
Theres no singular reason as to why that is, but you can take your pick from the messy script to the casting of tyler perry in the title role as a police. On or about january 31, 2011 the film was in preproduction. Marc moss screenplay, kerry williamson screenplay, james patterson novel stars. Directed by rob cohen, the film features a cast that includes tyler perry, matthew fox, rachel nichols and edward burns. 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. 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. A homicide detective tyler perry is pushed to the brink of his. Alex cross is another bad tyler perry film, but the. In the series of three films, two actors have portrayed cross.
Visit for more alex cross trailers, clips, photo, and info. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. In 2012, he has proven that he can also do bad along with a cast and crew alongside him. Roger petan in alex cross 2012 tyler perry in alex cross 2012 matthew fox in. While tracking down a vicious serial killer matthew fox, cross nearly meets his match when the case shifts from a high stakes game of catandmouse into a personal mission. 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 bad movie that aspires to be a mediocre movie, only to fail even at that modest goal in spectacular fashion based on the series of novels by james patterson, tyler perry stars as a detroit copturnedfbiagent who finds himself playing cat and mouse with a vicious killer matthew fox intent on the murder of a prominent businessman and anyone else remotely related to. A homicide detective is tested when a skilled serial killer inflicts pain and torture on his victims. Scored by the academy awardnominated john debney the passion of the christ, iron man 2, liar liar, the edgy, electronic approach meeting the conventional orchestral score sets the perfect tone for the thriller of alex cross. A lawman is torn between justice and personal vengeance in this action drama. 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. 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 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. 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. All up, alex cross is a pedestrian, lessthanthrilling thriller that i actually thought was a spoof for the first thirty minutes. 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. There were 10 other movies released on the same date, including paranormal activity 4, brooklyn castle and bigfoot.
Trailer for alex cross alex cross follows the homicide detectivepsychologist tyler perry, from the worldwide bestselling novels by james patterson, as he meets his match in a serial killer matthew fox. With tyler perry, matthew fox, rachel nichols, edward burns. Like many successful movies, alex cross was initially a book series. I found tyler perry to be somewhat flat as alex cross. Prior to the film alex cross 2012 release, it was announced that double cross would be adapted into. The soundtrack will be released digitally on october 22, 2012 and is now available for preorder on amazon. The album features the films original score composed by john debney the passion of the christ, iron man 2.
The soundtrack will be released overseas on october 19, 2012. Tyler perry delivers a dynamic performance as detroit homicide detectivepsychologist dr. Alex cross 2012 rob cohen synopsis, characteristics. Alex cross follows the young homicide detectivepsychologist tyler perry, from the worldwide. Alex cross, which tanked stateside, is a spotty, illconstructed reboot of the old morgan freeman franchise. Mcginley playing cross politically motivated police chief. On or about january 31, 2011 the film was in preproduction status. Metropolis movie music will release the soundtrack for the thriller alex cross. Alex cross is a reboot of the film franchise based on james pattersons novel series featuring the titular detective cross a character who has already been portrayed onscreen by morgan freeman in films like kiss the girls and along came a spider. Oct 19, 2012 database of movie trailers, clips and other videos for alex cross 2012. The idea was to take the story back to the earlier days of cross, casting a younger face to. 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. Of the 3 alex cross films that were made, along came a spider, would be my.
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