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Movie / Film Reviews by Eric English

Browse reviews written by Eric English, including critical takes on films, home entertainment releases, and television series.

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Eric English, President of FlickDirect Inc., has had a passion for movies since childhood and enjoys a variety of genres, especially comedies. In 2006, he co-founded FlickDirect with Nathan M. Rose to enhance online offerings from studios and make it easier for viewers to access information. Mr. English has played a key role in developing innovative solutions for the entertainment industry, with particular expertise in overseeing mobile app development.

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Mar 22, 2018

The final shot sums it all up perfectly. We’re all being transported back to the pure magic of the first Star Wars film and it's going to be a bumpy ride at light speed and beyond.

Full Review | Grade: A

Seeking Justice

Mar 15, 2012

In the gritty underbelly of "post-Katrina" New Orleans, crime is rampant. There are those on both sides of the law, and some who subscribe to neither. The levees are repaired but the...

Full Review | Grade: C

Dr. Seuss' The Lorax

Mar 03, 2012

The Lorax marks the fourth story of the late great Dr. Seuss to be adapted into a film.

Full Review | Grade: C

Immortals

Nov 11, 2011

For the new film Immortals directed by Tarsem Singh, looks are everything. A movie can have a lousy screenplay and uninteresting characters, but as long as the costumes are immaculate and the producti...

Full Review | Grade: C

X-Men: First Class

Jun 04, 2011

The X-Men films were among the first of the comic book film adaptations that introduced the average person to the world of the comic book. The first, which was directed by Bran Singer...

Full Review | Grade: B

Water for Elephants

Apr 23, 2011

Water for Elephants stars Robert Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon as two people who find love amidst the Great Depression while working for a traveling circus. The movie is based on the acclaimed bests...

Full Review | Grade: C

The Conspirator

Apr 17, 2011

It is rare to find someone who doesn't know the story about the assassination of President Lincoln. It is part of our early education in history; we learned how he helped end the civil war and sla...

Full Review | Grade: B

Season of the Witch

Jan 09, 2011

There are always a few movies that come out and make you wonder, "How did this get made?" Season of the Witch is that kind of movie. It opens with a hanging of three wom...

Full Review | Grade: D

The Warrior's Way

Dec 05, 2010

There are a lot of good Kung-Fu movies out there and there are a lot of bad Kung-Fu movies out there. The Warrior's Way is one of those movies that could fall somewhere in the middle of those rang...

Full Review | Grade: D

The Blind Side

May 05, 2010

Hollywood was literally hit in its "blind side" when the unassuming, rags to riches sports story "The Blind Side" was released in fall of 2009. A powerhouse, Oscar worthy performan...

Full Review | Grade: C