Introduction"Alex Cross" is a 2012 action-crime-thriller movie directed by Rob Cohen. Tyler Perry stars as the titular character who is a detective-psychologist out to hunt down a ruthless killer. Based upon the unique 'Cross' by James Patterson, the film also includes Matthew Fox, Rachel Nichols, Edward Burns, Cicely Tyson, and Jean Reno in critical functions.
Plot OverviewThe movie focuses around Alex Cross (Tyler Perry), a fantastic detective and psychologist working for the Detroit Police Department. Alongside his childhood pal and partner Tommy Kane (Edward Burns), and new recruit investigator Monica Ashe (Rachel Nichols), they work on fixing prominent cases.
Their newest case involves locating a vicious serial killer dubbed as 'Picasso' (Matthew Fox), due to his routine of leaving charcoal sketch illustrations as his calling card at crime scenes. Picasso is eventually exposed to be an assassin worked with by a French industrialist and mobster named Giles Mercier (Jean Reno). His project is to get rid of essential players of a business empire to let Mercier take control of.
The Turning PointIn the story's dramatic turn, Picasso targets Detective Ashe, torturing and completely murdering her. Ravaged, Cross swears to eliminate Picasso - not just to seek justice, but likewise for individual vengeance. Picasso's next target is Cross' other half, Maria (Carmen Ejogo). Throughout an ambush, Maria is mistakenly eliminated by Picasso, further sustaining Cross' decision for vengeance.
Climax and ResolutionThe climax shows Picasso attempting to assassinate Mercier, just to be prevented by Cross and Kane. A brutal battle occurs on top of a worn out theater in which Cross lastly controls Picasso. The two engage in a deadly standoff, leading to Picasso being up to his death.
Cross later discovers the truth and challenges Mercier for his conspiracy. Despite Mercier's efforts to negotiate by offering Cross a profitable position in his conglomerate, Cross declines and turns over proof to the authorities, leading to Mercier's arrest. At the end, Alex Cross resigns from the Detroit Police to end up being a personal psychologist and security expert, therefore setting the phase for follows up.
Conclusion"Alex Cross" delivers an action-packed narrative filled with suspense and creative investigator work. Tyler Perry breaks his traditional comical roles to portray a complex, serious-minded character seeking justice and individual revenge. Matthew Fox likewise delivers a chilling efficiency as the vicious and highly experienced assassin. In spite of the blended reception, the film offers intriguing character dynamics and an intense thrill-ride which manages to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. Perry's analysis of Alex Cross highlights the character's eager intelligence and moral intricacy, thus including depth and viewpoint to the general storytelling.
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