Freeman fronted bothKiss the GirlsandAlong Came a Spider, which adapted the first two Patterson novels.
While Freeman’s Cross gets into some chases and the occasional shootout, he’s more cerebral than physical.
In short, he’s nowhere near retiring, asthe upcomingCrossseason 2should prove.
Instead, the horror is often implied and understated.
Prime Video’sCrossis more in line with modern tastes, however.
… Cross is far more intense than the Morgan Freeman movies ever were.
Freeman’s Alex Cross is utterly lacking Hodge’s ability too.
Of the threeAlex Crossmovies - including the lambasted 2012 reboot - Sampson only previously appeared inKiss the Girls.
He also takes part in a stakeout to help Alex, but their dynamic is downplayed from the books.
Cross follows the life of Alex Cross, a skilled yet troubled homicide detective balancing his role as a devoted father and relentless crime investigator. Haunted by his wife’s murder, he navigates personal turmoil while persistently pursuing justice in the face of dangerous adversaries.
Kiss the Girls is a crime thriller directed by Gary Fleder and based on James Pattersons novel.
Kiss the Girls is a crime thriller directed by Gary Fleder and based on James Patterson’s novel. It stars Morgan Freeman as forensic psychologist Alex Cross, who teams up with Dr. Kate McTiernan, played by Ashley Judd, to track down a serial kidnapper. The film delves into suspenseful investigations and dramatic rescues, offering a gripping narrative on the hunt for a cunning criminal.
Along Came a Spider follows detective and author Alex Cross, who is drawn out of retirement to investigate the kidnapping of a senator’s daughter. Partnered with a Secret Service agent, Cross unravels a complex web of clues revealing the kidnapper’s motives extend beyond ransom.
The Alex Cross franchise, created by James Patterson, centers on Dr. Alex Cross, an African-American psychologist and detective in Washington, D.C. The series blends crime, mystery, and thriller elements, following Cross as he tackles complex cases while balancing his personal life. Since its inception in 1993, the franchise has expanded into novels, films, and an upcoming television series.
