On or about march 20, 2012 the film was in completed status. 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. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto int. I dont think the film had anything else to do with the books. 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 a dramatic, police mystery that was released in 2012. The adaptation of the middle school novel by patterson for middle grade students came out in theaters in 2016. He partners with childhood friend tom kane and new trainee, monica ashe. A homicide detective tyler perry is pushed to the brink of his. It is rated pg for violence including disturbing images, sexual content, language, drug references, and nudity. The role of main character alex cross was also taken up, played by tyler perry in the 2012 film titled alex cross. Directed by rob cohen, the film features a cast that includes tyler perry, matthew fox, rachel nichols and edward burns. 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 lawman is torn between justice and personal vengeance in this action drama.
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. Alex cross tyler perry is a detroit detective who specializes in criminal profiling. Mcginley playing cross politically motivated police chief. It is rated pg for violence including disturbing images, sexual content, language, drug. Prior to the film alex cross 2012 release, it was announced that double cross would be adapted into. 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 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. 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. The album features the films original score composed by john debney the passion of the c hrist, iron man 2. Alex cross on dvd february 5, 20 starring tyler perry, matthew fox, ed burns, jean reno. Visit for more alex cross trailers, clips, photo, and info. 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. In the series of three films, two actors have portrayed cross. Thats the most important thing we learn in this movie.
Alex cross is another bad tyler perry film, but the. Metropolis movie music will release the soundtrack for the thriller alex cross. Alex cross sequel double cross in development oct 18, 2012. Alex cross was released in 2012 on friday, october 19, 2012 in nationwide movie theaters. Alex cross follows the young homicide detectivepsychologist tyler perry, from. A homicide detective is tested when a skilled serial killer inflicts pain and torture on his victims. A homicide detective tyler perry is pushed to the brink of his moral limit as he tangles with a ferociously. Alex cross, which tanked stateside, is a spotty, illconstructed reboot of the old morgan freeman franchise.
Roger petan in alex cross 2012 tyler perry in alex cross 2012 matthew fox in. Oct 19, 2012 database of movie trailers, clips and other videos for alex cross 2012. No way im watching an action film with tyler perry. 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. After detective alex cross tyler perry is told that a family member has been murdered, he vows to track down the killer. Alex cross is still a potential film franchise waiting for. 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. Everything you need to know about alex cross movie 2012. If youre unfamiliar with the series, detective cross is an expert detective, who catches every criminal. 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. It is based on the novel cross by james patterson and the third installment of the alex cross film series, which was.
On or about january 31, 2011 the film was in preproduction status. 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. 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. Actorfilmmaker tyler perry portrays the character in the 2012 reboot film alex cross, a loose adaptation of 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. The soundtrack will be released overseas on october 19, 2012. 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. 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 full movie 2012 lets join, fullhd moviesseasonepisode here. The movie opens with alexs wife finding out that she is pregnant with their third baby. Alex cross follows the homicide detectivepsychologist tyler perry, from the worldwide bestselling novels by james patterson, as he meets. Alex cross 2012 rob cohen synopsis, characteristics.
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. Alex cross follows the young homicide detectivepsychologist tyler perry, from the worldwide. O filme e dirigido por rob cohen baseado em um roteiro adaptado por marc moss e williamson kerry. Alex cross is still a potential film franchise waiting. Marc moss screenplay, kerry williamson screenplay, james patterson novel stars. The adapted screenplay was written by marc moss and kerry williamson. Along came a spider is the first novel in the alex cross series. Rent alex cross 2012 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. He lives an idyllic existence with his wife and two children. 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. Rent alex cross 2012 starring tyler perry and matthew fox on dvd and bluray.
Oct 17, 2012 oh, yeah, alex cross is a brilliant detective, all right. Of the 3 alex cross films that were made, along came a spider, would be my. In 2012, he has proven that he can also do bad along with a cast and crew alongside him. Yes, i just finished this book recently and was looking forward to the movie but. Check out audio clips from all tracks on the album after the jump. The album features the films original score composed by john debney the passion of the christ, iron man 2. 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. 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. 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. Nov 23, 2012 alex cross is another bad tyler perry film, but the problem is perry himself. 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. I found tyler perry to be somewhat flat as alex cross.
Alex cross, the popular character created by bestselling novelist james patterson. 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. 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. Alex is married to maria and living with her and their children and nana mama in detroit. The official trailer for alex cross starring tyler perry and matthew fox. The best part of alex cross is the supporting performances by actors too good to be in such a forgettable thriller. He has such sherlockian intuition in alex cross you might almost imagine he read the. Alex cross official trailer 2012 tyler perry, matthew fox youtube. On or about january 31, 2011 the film was in preproduction.
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. 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. Alex cross movies in order complete lists of all of. 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. Oh, yeah, alex cross is a brilliant detective, all right. His new drama alex crossis a terribly bad drama that deserves neither your attention or your respect. 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. Alex cross finds perry playing the title character, a detective confronted with a psychotic killer on the loose. The soundtrack will be released digitally on october 22, 2012 and is now available for preorder on amazon. All up, alex cross is a pedestrian, lessthanthrilling thriller that i actually thought was a spoof for the first thirty minutes. Alex cross is another bad tyler perry film, but the problem. With tyler perry, matthew fox, rachel nichols, edward burns.
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. 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 movies in order like many successful movies, alex cross was initially a book 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. Alex cross original motion picture soundtrack music composed by john debney. There were 10 other movies released on the same date, including paranormal activity 4, brooklyn castle and bigfoot. Rob cohens action film is based on a book series by james patterson and centers on a.
Alex cross is certainly the weakest of the series, which reportedly will continue with perry in the next film. 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. Metropolis movie music is sharing samples of the songs of the alex cross soundtrack via soundcloud. Like many successful movies, alex cross was initially a book series. The idea was to take the story back to the earlier days of cross, casting a younger face to.
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