The Mystery, Crime, and Thriller Group discussion

I think of Morgan Freeman when I think of Alex Cross.

I agree with Denzel Washington. Cross in the books is discribed as looking like Mohammed Ali.

I actually thought that my husband was joking when he told me that Madea was going to be Alex Cross! I don't think Denzel would be my first choice. There were lots of good actors on "The Wire". It would be nice to see somebody fresh and new.

I thought it was strange too when I first heard about Madea now playing Alex Cross. But I saw the movie preview and it looks like he may have done a good job.

This series is so done it doesn't matter who plays Cross at this point.

Gatorman wrote: "This series is so done it doesn't matter who plays Cross at this point."

I am with Gator. As far as I am concerned Cedric the Entertainer can play Cross. This series and this author are done for me.

morgan freeman was great in kiss the girls in the original

I believe Tyler Perry could pull it off. Although I would've preferred Idris Elba.

I actually wrote a blog about this a few months ago. Because the bulk of Perry's work has been as Madea, I don't think I can really see him as Alex Cross. I hope that I'm wrong, but I don't think anything can save this series at this point.

Tyler Perry as Alex Cross Blog

Tyler Perry has done dramatic roles also, so I have no problem seeing him in this type of role. As to whether he is Alex Cross, well, as much as Morgan Freeman was, I would say.

Tyler Perry no way! Agree with Idris Elba

A.N. wrote: "I thought it was strange too when I first heard about Madea now playing Alex Cross. But I saw the movie preview and it looks like he may have done a good job."

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing.

It looks like Tyler Perry has pulled it off. While the lion's share of his work is in comedy, he does have a serious body of work and has added this to it. I must admit I was initially skeptical but the trailers I've seen (and the reviews) seem to have allayed my concerns.

It's funny, but there are many actors who are known for the comic roles who make great serious actors when they are given the chance. I haven't seen the Cross movie, but from the trailers, Tyler Perry seems very believable.

Isn't Alex Cross black? Living in a low-income area with his grandmother and children?

Oops, I read Tyler, but thought Matthew. And, I have no idea who Tyler is; obviously an age difference, sorry.

Yes. So is Tyler Perry.

I prefer Tyler Perry to Morgan Freeman anyway. Like a pp said, Alex Cross is described as looking like a "young Muhammad Ali", which IMO, TP looks more like than MF.

So I'm looking forward to seeing a new Alex Cross.

Just got back from watching the movie. I had my doubts about whether I could get past Perry as Madea, but no worries there. The movie was actually pretty good - at times violent enough that I closed my eyes, but I thought the movie worked. I'd give it a 3 out of 5 stars.