Perennial bestselling author james patterson explains why more of his highly popular alex cross series werent adapted into films. And i very much enjoyed the other two adaptations of pattersons kiss the girls and along came a spider. Recently classified trailers coming soon to movie list. The first in the novel series is along came a spider published in 1993. Homicide detective and psychologist alex cross tyler perry meets his match when a dangerous killer matthew fox. New books for adults and children by james patterson. A serial killers game of catandmouse pushes detectivepsychologist cross to his moral limit. Alex crosss first case since joining the fbi has his new colleagues baffled. In 2012, he directed the terrible alex cross movie, and most recently, he helmed the jennifer lopez vehicle boy next door, which wasnt any better received by viewers or critics. James patterson was born on march 22, 1947 in newburgh, new york, usa. Everything you need to know about alex cross movie 2012. One word of advice read the alex cross books in order.
Trailer of alex cross a movie directed by rob cohen. Across the country, men and women are being kidnapped in broad daylight and then disappearing completely. In the series of three films, two actors have portrayed cross. Kill alex cross was patterson at the top of his game washington post.
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. Of the 3 alex cross films that were made, along came a spider, would be my favorite. Which is a bit of a problem, given its supposed to be a taut psychological thriller. 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. This new film is just as good and holds you on the edge of your seat. Alex cross is a specialist in forensic psychology, originally working for the washington dc police department and later as an fbi senior agent. Lionsgates new actioncrime film stars tyler perry, matthew fox and ed burns. In 2005, he directed stealth, the forgettable plane movie starring jamie foxx. This is definitely good news for the mainstream readers of thrillers as the detective is the most popular character created by james patterson among majority of these readers.
Crosss familyhis loving wife bree, the wise and lively nana mama, and his precious childrenhave been ripped away. As for this film, check it out for matthew foxs performance. Get alex cross dvd and bluray release date, trailer, movie poster and movie stats. The adapted screenplay was written by marc moss and kerry williamson. Alex cross is still a potential film franchise waiting for idris elba to. The film alex cross is a serious departure from the james patterson book its loosely based on, cross. If youre unfamiliar with the series, detective cross is an expert detective, who catches every criminal. New alex cross movie gets a release date mystery tribune. Police department when an unknown shooter gunned down his wife in front of him. Alex cross, the new movie featuring the iconic detective created by james patterson, will be released into theaters on october 26, 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. They are like nothing alex cross and his new girlfriend, detective. 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. So any new adaptation of these novels would have to workshop.
This was a decent movie, standard crimeaction film, although i caught some errors no reflection on the cast. 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. 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. John sampson makes a few appearances in kiss the girls but is absent in along came a spider. New alex cross movie gets a release date mysterytribune. 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. In 2008, he directed the third mummy flick, which effectively ended the franchise. James pattersons books fly off the shelves and his alex cross series is a particularly explosive set.
Nov 25, 2019 alex cross battles the most ruthless and powerful killer he has ever encountered. Along came a spider is the first novel in the alex cross series. He is a writer and producer, known for alex cross 2012. There were 10 other movies released on the same date, including paranormal activity 4, brooklyn castle and bigfoot. And as an actor certainly as a movie star hes absolutely nowhere to be found. 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. Alex cross a fresh, independent voice in film criticism. Follow the adventures of detective alex cross as he solves thrilling mysteries and faces notorious criminals. Alex cross follows the young homicide detectivepsychologist tyler. Living with his grandmother and his two children, he wants to move on with his life, but he cant forget about losing his wife in.
Alex cross tyler perry is a detroit detective who specializes in criminal profiling. 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. Like many successful movies, alex cross was initially a book series. Alex cross is certainly the weakest of the series, which reportedly will continue with perry in the next film. Alex cross was released in 2012 on friday, october 19, 2012 in nationwide movie theaters. Kiss the girls was a very nifty opener, along came a spider much less interesting, but. Alex cross, a young homicide detectivepsychologist, meets his match in a serial killer. Alex cross confucius said when setting off on the path of revenge, dig two graves. 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. Written by the wellknown mystery author james patterson, the alex cross books are among the most popular mystery series written to date, many of which have been made into acclaimed movies, including kiss the girls with morgan freeman playing alex cross and ashley judd.
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. 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. He and his partners best friend tommy edward burns and younger cop monica rachel nichols are the police departments premiere detective team. Tyler perry to play alex cross again in double cross. I am an alex cross fan and i have read nearly all of the books and have the two previous films made about alex cross starring morgan freeman. 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 by james patterson worlds greatest storyteller. Alex cross follows the young homicide detectivepsychologist tyler perry, from the. From his grandmother, alex cross has heard the story of his great uncle abraham and his struggles for survival in the era of the ku klux klan. Alex cross battles the most ruthless and powerful killer he has ever encountered. Although perry refused the option to write, direct or produce the current film, there is no word yet on whether or not.
Oct 19, 2012 enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing alex cross near you. 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. If you like alex cross you might like similar movies deadfall, fire with fire, the cold light of day, contraband, the sweeney. Plus, patterson on working with morgan freeman and tyler perry. Often you will see a shaking camera during a action scene we all seen that before but this movie takes it too a whole new level of shaking camera. Currently, there are 28 main books in the series, with the latest one, the people vs. The alex cross series is a series of novels written by the prolific american 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. 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. Recently classified trailers coming soon to movielist. Oct 19, 2012 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. 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 ashe rachel 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. Idris elba the wire will take over the role of alex cross from morgan freeman in the upcoming movie cross, a series reboot directed by david twohy.
Oct 19, 2012 the film alex cross is a serious departure from the james patterson book its loosely based on, cross. Alexs need for someone is murdering hollywoods alist, and alex. Another movie in the alex cross series, morgan freeman returns as the titular. In alex cross, alex and his family live in detroit. Cross s familyhis loving wife bree, the wise and lively nana mama, and his precious childrenhave been ripped away. Alex cross movies in order like many successful movies, alex cross was initially a book series. Alex cross 2012 rob cohen synopsis, characteristics. The series of books is in the mystery crime and thriller genres. Alex cross is still a potential film franchise waiting. Movies adapted from james patterson books thoughtco. Alex cross is another bad tyler perry film, but the problem. The role of main character alex cross was also taken up, played by tyler perry in the 2012 film titled alex cross. To be frank, at a time when weve often discussed movie franchises. Alex cross follows the homicide detectivepsychologist tyler perry, from the worldwide bestselling novels by james patterson, as he meets his match in.
The invisible man 2020 the hunt 2020 emma 2020 the call of the wild 2020. Alex cross is still a potential film franchise waiting for. Tyler perry and james patterson finalize deal for alex cross. Superb romance movie 2019 new hollywood comedy romantic. Nov 23, 2012 alex cross, which tanked stateside, is a spotty, illconstructed reboot of the old morgan freeman franchise. Alex cross is another bad tyler perry film, but the.
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. Janelle is shown to have a strong relationship with her elders. Psychiatrist alex cross tracks down a pair of ruthless killers desperate for attention. Launched in 2012, the site has quickly become an essential resource for moviegoers the world over.
Alex cross is the lead character in the alex cross series of novels by novelist james patterson. Alex cross s first case since joining the fbi has his new colleagues baffled. Tyler perry, matthew fox and rachel nichols sessions, the trailer a. Cinemixtape is a fresh, independent voice in film criticism.
Alex cross faces the most cunning, psychotic killer of his career in the blockbuster james patterson novel that inspired a major motion picture. Alex s need for someone is murdering hollywoods alist, and alex. The adaptation of the middle school novel by patterson for middle grade students came out in theaters in 2016. In fact, there were so many differences between the two stories that a list of their. Alex cross follows the homicide detectivepsychologist, from the worldwide bestselling novels by james patterson, as he meets his match in a serial killer. Why more alex cross books werent turned into movies.
It is based on the novel cross by james patterson and the third installment of the alex cross film series, which was. A lawman is torn between justice and personal vengeance in this action drama. 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. If another alex cross film is made, i would of course really want it to be. 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. Homicide detective and psychologist alex cross tyler perry meets his match when a.
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