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Theatrical, Streaming, Physical Media Reviews by Eric English

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

All Reviews Theatrical 4K / Blu-ray TV / Streaming

Eric English, FlickDirect film critic

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.


Happy Feet 2 Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
Happy Feet 2
"Happy Feet Two" returns us to the frozen arctic on the heels of the Academy Award winning "Happy Feet" (2006). A worthy successor, the film itself is a delight for children and ad...
Full Review  | Grade: A


Immortals Movie / Film Review
Immortals
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

Rio Physical Media: DVD Review
Rio
Colorful, fun, and entertaining are the some of the (tamer) first words that come to mind when thinking about Rio De Janeiro Brazil. "Rio", from the creators of Ice Age, is a story a...
Full Review  | Grade: B

Unknown Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
Unknown
Unknown is an amazing film with a smart cast, great director, and a heart-pounding storyline.
Full Review  | Grade: B

Cedar Rapids Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
Cedar Rapids
The Ed Helms vehicle "Cedar Rapids" makes its way to your big screen with the Blu-Ray release of the "Super Awesome Edition." One may be asking themselves Ed who? You know...
Full Review  | Grade: C

Hall Pass Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
Hall Pass
Finding that perfect stride during a comedy movie is never easy and many times what looks good in a trailer doesn't always flesh out well when seen for the first time on the big screen.
Full Review  | Grade: C

X-Men: First Class Movie / Film Review
X-Men: First Class
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

Gulliver's Travels Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
Gulliver's Travels
December 2010's Gulliver's Travels starring Jack Black (School Of Rock) comes to Blu-ray and DVD this April based loosely on the classic novel by Jonathan Swift, the film takes many libert...
Full Review  | Grade: C

Water for Elephants Movie / Film Review
Water for Elephants
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

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