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Theatrical, Streaming, Physical Media Reviews by Jennifer Broderick

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

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

Jennifer Broderick, FlickDirect film critic

A graduate of The George Washington University and Nova Southeastern Law School Jennifer Fischer Broderick’s fascination with the movie world started when she first saw Snow White on the big screen as a young child. When the producers of the movie Annie held auditions in NYC, Jennifer stood on line in the cold to try out for a part and actually made it past the first few try-outs. A vivacious reader, she is fascinated watching books and stories brought to life on the big screen. Jennifer has passed her love of movies onto her children and they are often found planning their weekends around opening premieres.


A Bad Moms Christmas Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
A Bad Moms Christmas
A Bad Moms Christmas will bring us back to reality - that there is no escaping becoming your mother, no matter how hard you try, and that when you do break free of that mold, you will realize that you inherited the best things from your mom. 
Full Review  | Grade: B

Dunkirk Physical Media: 4K UHD Review
Dunkirk
Dunkirk is a great cinematographic film. The impact of the actual historical event at Dunkirk is finely produced and theatrically impactful.  Nolan took Dunkirk to a new level, emphasizing the actions of many over the actions of a few.  Well played, Director Nolan, well played.
Full Review  | Grade: A

Game of Thrones Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
Game of Thrones: The Complete Seventh Season
Game of Thrones is an unequivocally amazing series. Season Seven, even though it is only seven episodes, does not disappoint fans. The entire season continues to enthrall and captivate the audience. This season gets the same rating, 5/5, but I wish I could award more.
Full Review  | Grade: A

Despicable Me 3 Physical Media: 4K UHD Review
Despicable Me 3
Despicable Me 3 is a highly entertaining movie for the entire family.  Between the actual movie itself, both in script and picture/audio, as well as the amazing bonus features provided, there is no reason to miss the purchase of this home release. It is a welcome addition to every home.
Full Review  | Grade: A

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Physical Media: 4K UHD Review
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Several versions of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets have been released in the past - DVD, Blu-ray, extended version - but none so much detailed and brilliant as the 4K UHD version. 
Full Review  | Grade: A

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Physical Media: 4K UHD Review
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
J.K. Rowling chose well in her partnership with Warner Bros. in bringing the Harry Potter book series to life.  The Goblet of Fire really shows the differences in the characteristics of the different Hogwarts houses but also shows how no matter what house you are in, you will find friends in every corner.
Full Review  | Grade: A

The Crown Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
The Crown: The Complete First Season
The Crown is beautifully tailored, both the writing and production flow, bringing into our homes a real-life tale of what it really takes to be Queen Elizabeth II. Purchasing this Blu-ray for your home is a definite must!
Full Review  | Grade: B

Cars 3 Physical Media: 4K UHD Review
Cars 3
Cars 3 is enjoyable by all ages, and when it’s over, you’ll look at the time and wonder how a movie could go by so fast.   Disney-Pixar definitely knows how to make a family-friendly movie, loved by all members of the household.
Full Review  | Grade: B

Spider-Man: Homecoming Physical Media: 4K UHD Review
Spider-Man: Homecoming
Spider-Man: Homecoming is a new spin on the Spider-Man story and one that needed to be told.  While it took a bit to process that we wouldn’t see some of the traditional elements of the original story in this version, the writers and directors did an amazing job re-creating Spider-man for the Millennial generation.
Full Review  | Grade: B

Reign Physical Media: DVD Review
Reign: The Complete Fourth Season
Even though there is a lot of wonderful embellishment in the series, for a generation whose only reality is technology and the dystopian future world, Reign will give them a sense of history – with enough intrigue that maybe- just maybe- we can make some of the tech babies of the Millennial generation interested in history. 
Full Review  | Grade: A

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