FlickDirect Movie Reviews

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.

Watchmen

Mar 08, 2009

An apology to the fans of the acclaimed Graphic Novel. For the uninitiated, "Watchmen" is an absolute chore to watch. Before you read any further, sorry. Nostalgia for the source material mi...

Full Review | Grade: D

The Dark Knight

Jul 19, 2008

What the #!@#@$, Chris Nolan. You introduce a main villain from the Batman mythos 3/4ths of the way through your movie, give him 3 or 4 "choices" to make (something tells me he's made up his mind already) then kill him off? Really?

Full Review | Grade: B

Cloverfield

Jan 20, 2008

Cloverfield. Got your attention already, eh? Ok we have a kick ass trailer, a big mystery about "the monster", months and month of speculation and viral marketing ( Full Review | Grade: D

Spider-man 3

Nov 04, 2007

A big budget, blockbuster Spiderman film should be executed as flawlessly as a spider winds her web. Each piece carefully planned, executed perfectly, and ultimatly neccesary to the beauty...

Full Review | Grade: C

The Big Lebowski

Nov 08, 2006

"Sometimes there's a man, sometimes there's a dude..." So begins 1998's Coen brothers cult classic "The Big Lebowski", and for those of you playing along at home, you've already do...

Full Review | Grade: A

Gothika

Oct 05, 2006

After winning the Oscar for Best Actress for her performance in Monster's Ball, Halle Berry's took a very dark and disappointing turn. Perhaps the single most critically panned film in the years the f...

Full Review | Grade: C

X-Men: The Last Stand

Sep 21, 2006

Warning: This Review Contains Spoilers.Of all the powers of all the mutants in the X-men series, perhaps the most powerful of all would be the ability to make Kelsey Grammer look cool as...

Full Review | Grade: C

Wedding Crashers

Sep 19, 2006

The Rules of crashing a wedding go something like this: Rule #2: "Never use your real name." Rule #28: "Make sure there's an open bar". Rule #8:...

Full Review | Grade: B

Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle

Aug 07, 2006

If you have ever been to a White Castle restaurant you know the aroma of the small square burger patties, topped with grilled onions and a warm chewy pickle sold by the sackful. Its the ultimate late...

Full Review | Grade: B

Old School

Jul 05, 2006

In a time when anything any of its actors touches turns to box office gold, Old School emerged as the crown jewel on the hats of it "Frat Pack" members. Will Ferrell, Luke Wilson, and Vince...

Full Review | Grade: A