Alex cross 2012 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. 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. Losts matthew fox lands killer role in i, alex cross deadline. He thinks the only reason shes found guilty of the crime is because of her skin color, but hes in for a surprise. Im not sure who i blame more for this failure, the director or the screenwriters.
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 17, 2012 oh, yeah, alex cross is a brilliant detective, all right. The wrap and other outlets have confirmed the news, which gives perry a highprofile starring role in a movie that is not a perry production. 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. The complete series list for alex cross james patterson. Alex cross confucius said when setting off on the path of revenge, dig two graves. 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. Alex cross soundtrack list alex cross movie 2012 part 2. Trailer of alex cross a movie directed by rob cohen. 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. 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. In the trailer for alex cross, tyler perry plays the titular detective trying to.
This novel was rereleased in 2000 as cradle and all. Soon when the mission gets personal, cross is pushed to the edge of his moral and psychological limits to. And i very much enjoyed the other two adaptations of pattersons kiss the girls and along came a spider. Starring tyler perry, matthew fox, edward burns, rachel nichols and jean reno. Qed set marc moss, who worked on the previous alex cross. If youre unfamiliar with the series, detective cross is an expert detective, who catches every criminal he crosses paths with. Alex cross series in order james patterson fictiondb. The soundtrack will be released overseas on october 19, 2012. In august 2011, while fox was filming cross in cleveland, a female bus driver accused him of drunkenly. Director rob cohen and crew shoot i, alex cross in greater cleveland. Kill alex cross was patterson at the top of his game washington post. Morgan freeman first embodied alex cross in kiss the girls and along came a spider.
As for this film, check it out for matthew foxs performance. 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 crimethriller directed by rob cohen dragon heart, the fast and the furious, stealth based upon the alex cross series by james patterson. 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. Tyler perry movie shooting in greater cleveland gets. By january 2011, tyler perry had replaced elba in the starring role, and cohen was hired as director. Alex cross movie 2012 soundtrack list tracklist ost listen to original theme music from the motion picture, film score list, all songs list playlis. The film reboot of author james pattersons iconic alex cross character wont hit theaters until. Ap tyler perry has signed on to play the role of alex cross the crimesolving d.
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. 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. Get your first look at tyler perry as detective alex cross and matthew fox, looking crazyripped as his psychotic opponent in the first images from the upcoming franchise startover, alex cross. He lives an idyllic existence with his wife and two children. 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. Jul 30, 2014 rodney dangerfield at his best on the tonight show starring johnny carson 1983 duration. Rodney dangerfield at his best on the tonight show starring johnny carson 1983 duration. 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. The film alex cross is a serious departure from the james patterson book its loosely based on, cross. Of the 3 alex cross films that were made, along came a spider, would be my favorite. Alex cross is a dramatic, police mystery that was released in 2012. In this movie, cross and his family live in detroit. But the passage of time being what it is, freeman is a little too old now to reprise the role. In the alex cross novels, cross and his family are life long residents of washington d.
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. I thought i, alex cross would make a good movie as is. Alex cross is a specialist in forensic psychology, originally working for the washington dc police department and later as an fbi senior agent. 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. Alex cross is on his last police duty to track down an assassin called picasso, whos been torturing and killing rich businessmen in detroit. Alex cross is still a potential film franchise waiting for. Alex cross tv series in the works at amazon exclusive 22 january 2020.
The adaptation of the middle school novel by patterson for middle grade students came out in theaters in 2016. Matthew fox uncensored the alex cross star talks about career and controversy. How many of james pattersons novels have been turned into. In the series of three films, two actors have portrayed cross. Tyler perry in, idris elba out of alex cross reboot. Along came a spider is the first novel in the alex cross series. 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 main reason to watch this movie is for matthew fox. 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. Oct 19, 2012 the film alex cross is a serious departure from the james patterson book its loosely based on, cross. When we first meet ben, hes trying a case for a black woman named gracie who is accused of murder.
As always james patterson delivers another fastpaced read that has you on the edge of your seat, trying to figure out who the bad guy is. Cross 2011 given incredible power by an ancient celtic cross. Starring tyler perry, rachel nichols, jean reno, matthew fox. Feb 01, 2011 tyler perry in, idris elba out of alex cross reboot. 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.
Frank ashmore and ashley wood, the film is set in 2011 with found. 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 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. James pattersons alex cross could soon be coming to the small screen. Alex cross 2 stars on the third day of 2012, i wrote a mocking editorial of new years resolutions for the movie industry. Alex cross blackfilm black movies, television, and theatre news.
Tyler perrys upcoming alex cross movie erupts into legal fight exclusive. Alex cross bluray and dvd debut february 5, 20 nov 28, 2012. 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. The movie opens with alexs wife finding out that she is pregnant with their third baby. Tyler perry stars as the title character, a detective hunting down a maniacal killer in this adaptation of the james patterson novel. If youre unfamiliar with the series, detective cross is an expert detective, who catches every criminal. Starring tyler perry, matthew fox, edward burns, rachel nichols and jean reno detective and forensic psychologist alex cross investigates a gruesome murder and while his partner thinks its the work of a psycho, cross thinks its an. The movies were good if not great and freeman did a good job of capturing the essence of cross. With brian austin green, michael clarke duncan, vinnie jones, tom sizemore. Tyler perrys upcoming alex cross movie erupts into legal fight. Detective thriller starring tyler perry could be launch of new film franchise theres certainly no shortage.
His mother, though, is the movies moral center, reminding him that despite his despair. I, alex cross by james patterson started of with one hell of a start one that makes your mouth drop in shock. 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. I, alex cross movie to be directed by rob cohen, based on the novel by author james patterson. 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. Matthew fox uncensored the alex cross star talks about. With astonishing plot twists and electrifying revelations that will keep readers on the edge of their seat, i, alex cross is the master of suspense at his sharpest and best. Child of darkness, child of light tv movie, 1991 adapted from the 1980 novel virgin. Alex cross is still a potential film franchise waiting. Watch alex cross movie trailers, exclusive videos, interviews from the cast, movie clips and more at. 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 adapted screenplay was written by marc moss and kerry williamson. Alex cross 2012 rob cohen synopsis, characteristics. The role of main character alex cross was also taken up, played by tyler perry in the 2012 film titled alex cross. Oh, yeah, alex cross is a brilliant detective, all right. Variety has learned exclusively that amazon is currently developing an alex cross tv series, based on the novels starring the. Alex cross follows the young homicide detectivepsychologist tyler perry, from the worldwide bestselling novels by james patterson.
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