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Faceless (2021)
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A disoriented and frightened man awakens in a hospital room to discover he's the recipient of a full...
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Michael Korda recommended The Fallen Idol (1949) in Movies (curated)
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Deathstroke: Knights & Dragons - The Movie (2020)
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Assassin Slade Wilson leads two lives: a relentless killer known as Deathstroke and a family man....
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Digging Up The Marrow (2014)
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A documentary exploring genre based monster art takes an odd turn when the filmmakers are contacted...
Mockumentary
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Darren (1599 KP) rated Alex Cross (2012) in Movies
Jun 20, 2019
When the team learns of the targets they must work with who they think is the main target Giles Mercier (Reno), but this has made his team the newest targets for Picasso, who makes the killings personal.
Thoughts on Alex Cross
Characters – Dr Alex Cross is a homicide detective, we have seen this character before, but this time we meet a younger version of him, before he becomes the FBI agent we know. Alex has a family and is on the way to making his big career decision, when Picasso comes into his life, Alex will need to balance his skills and rage to stop him. Picasso is a hired gun, he is one of the very best in the world, he enjoys the pain he gives and receives, he makes his mission personal and drives Alex to limits he has never been pushed before. Thomas is the partner of Alex, he is shorter tempered, but loyal to Alex. Giles Mercier seems to be the main target of Picasso mission, he is the rich man that gets what he wants.
Performances – Tyler Perry was considered a strange choice for the leading role in this movie, known mostly for comedy and taking over from Morgan Freeman, he just doesn’t reach his levels, but is good through the film. it is Matthew Fox that shines the most as the cold calculated killer that enjoys the pain. The commitment Fox showed to this role needs to be praised because of the physical change he put his body through makes him an unlikely looking threat. Edward Burn is good as the partner while not being anything special and Jean Reno will always be good in the role he takes.
Story – To step into another Alex Cross story is always going to be interesting, picking up before he became an FBI agent helps us understand what drove him to be the determined man we know. Making the story personal for Cross shows how he can balance the law and revenge in his attempts to solve the crime. The story might not reach the level of intensity is could have for a personal story, it does everything we need for an entertaining crime mystery thriller.
Action/Crime/Mystery – The action involved in the film is good, even if moments of the effects used are weak. The crime is an interesting one to watch unfold, but it takes away from the mystery because we are always on the same level of the cops, we are not feed anything to solve.
Settings – Detroit makes for a good setting, it always feels like it is a place known for the crime rates.
Scene of the Movie – Picasso introduction fight.
That Moment That Annoyed Me – The Rocket effects.
Final Thoughts – This is an easy to watch crime thriller, it does everything it needs to do and is carried by a wonderful villain performance from Fox.
Overall: Crime fans watch.
https://moviesreview101.com/2018/07/15/matthew-fox-weekend-alex-cross-2012/
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The Last Son of Venus by Dion Marc
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The 5th wave (2016)
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The human race stands on the brink of extinction as a series of alien attacks decimate the planet,...
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Half Cast (Helheim Wolf Pack Tale #4)
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Paranormal Romance Shifters
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LittleCrow (62 KP) rated The Shadows in Books
May 25, 2020
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Salmond: Against the Odds
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As leader of the Scottish National Party (on and off) for almost a quarter of a century, Alex...