Producers of i, alex cross, in which tyler perry stars as the character made famous by morgan freeman in kiss the girls and along came a spider both adapted from patterson novels, on wednesday. Seeing tyler perry in a trench coat with a shotgun is very foreign to me, but thats part of alex cross unique joy. Tyler perry and james patterson finalizing alex cross film sequel. Prior to the film alex cross 2012 release, it was announced that double cross would be adapted into a film, with tyler perry reprising the role. Tyler perry s upcoming alex cross movie erupts into legal fight.
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 movie clip dig two graves 2012 tyler perry movie hd after washington dc detective alex cross is told that a family member has been murdered, he vows to track down the killer. As an actor, writer, producer, and director of films and stage plays, the new orleansborn tyler perry began his career as a dramatist in 1992. Tyler perry in, idris elba out of alex cross reboot. Alex cross by rob cohen rob cohen, tyler perry, edward. The adaptation of the middle school novel by patterson for middle grade students came out in theaters in 2016. Please help us to make this a great site by editing. 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.
Morgan freeman has spoiled me to the point where i see him when reading the books. The movie had decent action scenes, which is totally out of the norm for tyler perry, that kept me entertained. After detective alex cross tyler perry is told that a family member has been murdered, he vows to track down the. He started in the homicide division of the washington, d. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Alex cross follows the homicide detectivepsychologist tyler perry. Based on the beloved character created by james patterson and popularized by morgan freeman in kiss the girls and along came a spider, alex cross is pushed to.
Oct 08, 2012 alex cross movie clip dig two graves 2012 tyler perry movie hd after washington dc detective alex cross is told that a family member has been murdered, he vows to track down the killer. Of the 3 alex cross films that were made, along came a spider, would be my favorite. The adapted screenplay was written by marc moss and kerry williamson. Matthew fox, tyler perry, edward burns, rachel nichols, jean reno, carmen ejogo, cicely tyson, john c. A lawman is torn between justice and personal vengeance in this action drama. His father was a carpenter and they had a very strained and abusive relationship, which led perry to suffer from depression as a teenager. The gravitas freeman brought to james pattersons sadistically inclined crime stories more than a decade ago is sorely missed in director rob cohens attempt to reboot the series. It is based on the novel cross by james patterson and the third installment of the alex cross film series, which was. Thats for sure, as anyone knows whos seen the films kiss the girls and. Tyler perry to play alex cross again in double cross. Nov 23, 2012 alex cross is another bad tyler perry film, but the problem is perry himself.
Feb 01, 2011 tyler perry in, idris elba out of alex cross reboot. This movie turned out more like a poor mans james bond than a. Amc may not even be allowed to ban universal movies. This was by the far the best i have ever seen tyler perry. Tyler perry and james patterson finalizing alex cross film. After washington dc detective alex cross is told that a family member has been murdered, he vows to track down the killer. 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 perry s entry into actionhero movie territory a move that was met with much derision as i recall, when the announcement of his interest was made. Tyler perry and matthew fox do their best, but theyre trampled by rob.
Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. 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. Oct 19, 2012 seeing tyler perry in a trench coat with a shotgun is very foreign to me, but thats part of alex cross unique joy. Tyler perry makes a bid for actionmovie supremacy with this grisly adaptation of author james pattersons most popular character. Tyler perry was born into poverty and raised in a household of abuse. 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.
Perry would reprise his role as the titular crime fighting detective. Tyler perrys upcoming alex cross movie erupts into legal. Patterson acknowledges what a wonderful job freeman did playing alex cross but admits that physically, and in several other ways, tyler perry was the type of. 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 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. Tyler perry and james patterson finalize deal for alex cross. I decided to give it a try, despite them casting tyler perry. See the latest movie posters, photos, cast news and plot details. Everything you need to know about alex cross movie 2012. This attempt to reboot a popular franchise by using the widelyrecognized tyler perry as the title character is just one of the downfalls of alex cross. Alex cross official trailer 2012 tyler perry, matthew. The role of main character alex cross was also taken up, played by tyler perry in the 2012 film titled alex cross. What makes his latest movie, alex cross, unusual is that perry has stepped out of his own selfcreated universe and. Alex cross is another bad tyler perry film, but the problem is perry himself. Alex cross 2012 tyler perry movie trailer, posters. However, the film was cancelled after alex cross did not perform well at the box office. Tyler perry, matthew fox, rachel nichols, jean reno, edward burns, rob cohen, marc moss, kerry williamson.
But through strength, faith, and perseverance he was able to. 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. Alex cross stars tyler perry as an expert detective who is about to embark on his most difficult case. This movie turned out more like a poor mans james bond than a murdermystery thriller. Alex cross is still a potential film franchise waiting for.
Alex cross 2012 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Perry took over the role from morgan freeman who first played alex cross in the films kiss the girls and along came a spider. If i didnt have my films as an outlet, i would probably be locked up. Alex cross is an african american detective and psychologist based out of the southeast quadrant of washington, d. Alex cross is another bad tyler perry film, but the. When i read the books i pictured someone like shemar moore as alex cross and maybe someone like ll cool j for sampson only perhaps a better actor. 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. Tyler perry and james patterson finalize deal for alex. Alex cross 2012 tyler perry movie trailer, posters, plot. In i, alex cross, detective alex cross investigates the death of his beloved niece and takes on a barbaric serial killer known as zeus. Alex cross official trailer 2012 tyler perry, matthew fox. Tyler perry slamming some fellas toes with a golf club.
Based on the beloved character created by james patterson and popularized by morgan freeman in kiss the girls and along came a spider, alex cross is pushed. Alex cross is another bad tyler perry film, but the problem. Alex cross is still a potential film franchise waiting. With tyler perry, matthew fox, rachel nichols, edward burns. Homicide detective and psychologist alex cross tyler perry is about to pursue a new job as an fbi profiler when an unhinged killer matthew fox derails those plans and starts making threats. In alex cross, tyler perry blows his biggest and best. Homicide detective and psychologist alex cross tyler perry is about to pursue a new job as an fbi profiler when an unhinged killer matthew fox derails those plans and starts making threats against crosss partner and his family. I see the character as much more cerebral than portrayed in alex cross by tyler perry. The official trailer for alex cross starring tyler perry and matthew fox. Above all, i dont recall any of the books showing a take the law into his own hands style ever. The alex cross wiki is an extensive resource for the alex cross series of novels from author james patterson, and their film adaptations. When inspired by performerp76901oprah winfreyoprahwinfrey to channel his creativity through. Perry was born and raised in new orleans, to willie maxine campbell and emmitt perry, sr. I had no idea they would change his partner to a wimpy white man.
Alex cross movie clip dig two graves 2012 tyler perry. Matthew fox enjoys torturing people to death and playing mind games with the detectives that are on his trail. Tyler perry stepping into the role established by morgan freeman really. Tyler perrys upcoming alex cross movie erupts into legal fight. Jun 26, 2012 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. Ive learned that the deal coming together will turn bestselling author james pattersons crime novel double cross into a 2nd movie starring tyler perry as the famous washington dc. Patterson acknowledges what a wonderful job freeman did playing alex cross but admits that physically, and in several other ways, tyler perry was the type of man he had in mind when he created. Alex cross follows the homicide detectivepsychologist tyler perry, from the worldwide bestselling novels by james patterson, as he meets.
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. 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. I am so upset at the number of people who said this movie deserved only one star. Freed from madea, tyler perry is still no morgan freeman. His mother was a churchgoer and took perry along with her once a week. The acting in this movie was pretty good and tyler. After washington dc detective alex cross perry is told that a family.
He soon discovers that she was not his first victim and that things are not what they seem. The film reboot of author james pattersons iconic alex cross character wont hit theaters until sometime next year, but the movie has already. Jun 26, 2012 watch the movie trailer for the actionmystery i, alex cross, directed by rob cohen starring tyler perry. Jan 29, 20 homicide detective and psychologist alex cross tyler perry is about to pursue a new job as an fbi profiler when an unhinged killer matthew fox derails those plans and starts making threats. Metropolitan police department mpdc, but eventually becomes a senior agent with the federal bureau of investigation fbi.
The actors did a passable job, although they tend to pale considerably when compared to the actors in previous alex cross movies. In i, alex cross, detective alex cross investigates the death of his beloved. I would like to say more about the plot of this movie but. The case is to track down a deranged psychokiller played by matthew fox. Alex cross is on his last police duty to track down an assassin called picasso, whos been torturing and. Along came a spider is the first novel in the alex cross series.
Watch the movie trailer for the actionmystery i, alex cross, directed by rob cohen starring tyler perry. 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. 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. Alex cross official trailer 2012 tyler perry, matthew fox youtube.