Chronology
A television series based on James Patterson’s Alex Cross novels
Alex Cross uses forensic psychology to analyze the minds of murderers, delving into the psyches of victims to identify the killers and bring them to justice. Aldis Hodge talks about starring in and producing the crime drama “Cross,” which would make him a household name as an actor and producer, and his commitment to promoting diverse stories through his producing work. Hodge is the third actor to portray Cross, following Morgan Freeman, who first played him on screen in 1997’s Kiss the Girls and again in the 2001 sequel Along Came a Spider; and Tyler Perry as the title character in the 2012 film Alex Cross, which bombed at the box office and led Lionsgate to cancel a previously planned sequel, Double Cross. I started following Aldis Hodge’s career when I fell in love with his character in Leverage. His performance as the “hacker” Hardison was excellent, and I totally buy into his performance as Alex Cross. The script is strong, the acting is excellent all around, and the direction and editing are top notch.
Three scenes in particular stand out
Here’s my problem… The lighting stinks. I don’t know anyone who lives every moment of their inner life in such darkness. I’m only 40 minutes into the first episode, but I’m already struggling to see the details of many of the scenes. The first was the cocktail lounge. I don’t frequent cocktail lounges or bars myself, but even the darkest restaurant I’ve ever been to had enough lighting to see the faces of the other people at the table. The second was the bad guy’s lair.
It’s a gathering of family and friends
Would someone who works on detailed plans and projects really do that in such dim lighting? Surely a perfectionist would want to be able to see everything they’re doing clearly. Third, the house where Alex shows up for dinner. This isn’t a romantic dinner for two. The entire house is dark – the foyer, the living room, and the dining room. Plus, every room in the police building is dark.
Why the dark?
Wouldn’t a forensic scientist have a very well-lit operating room? If they’re trying to set the mood, I’m more focused on what they can see than on the plot and dialogue. This is a choice that a lot of shows have made in recent years. You know, anyone with failing eyesight simply wouldn’t be able to watch it. My dad certainly couldn’t. That being said, I could be wrong about the reason for the darkness.
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