‘Alex Cross’ movie review: Tyler Perry trades ‘Madea’ muumuu for police badge
By Mike Scott
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In “Alex Cross,” Tyler Perry trades his “Madea” wig for a police badge, which is in and of itself an interesting development, as the New Orleans native has previously appeared reluctant to stray too far from the cross-dressing comedy role that made him a star — and a millionaire. But along the way, director Rob Cohen’s crime thriller also hints at why that’s been the case.