"Alex Cross" is based on the popular books by James Patterson and staring Tyler Perry in the title role. Cross is on the hunt for Picasso (Matthew Fox), a twisted assassin who likes to inflict pain on his victims. The chase takes a turn for the personal when Picasso targets the loved ones of both Cross and his sidekick Tommy Kane (Edward Burns). With revenge on his mind, Cross must keep his wits and his integrity about himself while pursuing a madman.
While this film didn't get the best reviews, I did enjoy it. I thought Perry made a great Alex Cross in that he plays the character with intellect and toughness but also a tenderness as well. I also liked Fox in the villain role as the sadistic killer. Burns is one of my favorite actors and I like him in this film as the sidekick but can't help but wish he had more meat to his character. The problem with the film is the writing because there's some definite lags and awkwardness to the script. The actors do their best with the material but perhaps the adaptation of bestselling novels just didn't fully translate. Still, with good acting and casting, this film's not a complete loss.
A good thriller on a cold day - B-
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