Movie Reviews, Digital HD Reviews, and Television Reviews

Here at FlickDirect, our goal is to provide up-to-date reviews on theatrical, home entertainment, and television series. Check out the scoop on upcoming films or programming, and even our take on the classsics from our critics and Roten Tomoatoes Approved, Allison Rose.

Tomb Raider

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 3/14/2018 5:05 PM EST
In 1996, gamers worldwide were introduced to Lara Croft in the video game Tomb Raider. Described as "Indiana Jones with breasts", she became an instant hit with the heavily male based demographic. In 2001, Paramount Pictures brought Croft to life in the form of Angelina Jolie (Wanted; Mr. & Mrs. Smith) when Lara Croft:... Read More

A Wrinkle in Time

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 3/8/2018 8:20 AM EST
In 1962, American Writer Madeleine L'Engle published the novel, A Wrinkle in Time. While it won critical acclaim, it was controversial in that it was a Science Fiction novel with a young, female protagonist. In 2003, Disney adapted the story for a television movie and this month they once again have re-envisioned it as a feature film. ... Read More

Game Night

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 2/22/2018 9:33 AM EST
There is nothing wrong with a little harmless, competitive fun is there? What if it includes some sibling rivalry? What if it all goes awry? Game Night, the new film from Directors John Francis Daley (Vacation) and Jonathan Goldstein (Vacation), answers these questions in a mildly hilarious way. Starring Jason Bate... Read More

Black Panther

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 2/13/2018 7:57 PM EST
Over the years Marvel Studios has introduced us to an army of superheroes. From Iron Man to Captain America, Star-Lord to Black Widow and Spider-Man to Hulk they have given us a plethora of characters to enjoy while watching them save the world. This week they bring us an African King with powers in Black Panther (Chadwick Boseman; Get ... Read More

Fifty Shades Freed

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 2/8/2018 12:00 PM EST
What started out as Twilight fan fiction has become an international phenomenon that has taken on a life of its own. In 2011, E.L. James' little BDSM story got published worldwide and the term "soccer mom porn" was born. The tale of the shy college student, Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson; The Social ... Read More

Den of Thieves

(Judith Raymer) 1/18/2018 9:11 AM EST
Spoilers, spoilers...at this time, I do not believe that I can adequately… justly...discuss this film without blowing major plot points, and spoiling swaths of emotional highs and lows. But, before throwing any of those in your unexpecting face...Ever since the first trailer for Den of Thieves was released back in October 201... Read More

12 Strong

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 1/18/2018 8:47 AM EST
For those who were not alive when Pearl Harbor was attacked, the biggest terrorist attack ever on United States soil happened on September 11, 2001. The Taliban targeted major buildings in the Northeast setting off a wave of panic and patriotism across this country. Of course, this also set our military into action and, unbeknownst to m... Read More

The Commuter

(Allison Skornick-Rose) 1/12/2018 8:57 AM EST
Millions of people everyday doing the same thing over and over again. They leave their nice little homes in the suburbs, get on a train into Manhattan, go to work in some high rise building all day, get back on the train, and head home back to the suburbs. Nothing much changes from one day to the next and nothing exciting ever really ha... Read More

Paddington 2

(Paul Kates) 1/9/2018 9:51 AM EST
The loveable, Peruvian, orphaned bear Paddington makes a welcome return this autumn in his second and better outing. Once again directed by Paul King, the film takes the spirit and innocence of the Michael Bonds books and transforms them into this big-screen adventure full of humor that will make you laugh whether you're young or old.The movie is c... Read More

Pitch Perfect 3

(Allison Skornick-Rose) 12/21/2017 11:25 AM EST
Five years ago, the world was introduced to the Barden Bellas, a college acapella group who had the goal of regaining past glory and winning a national title. Three years later, we got the sequel when the Bellas set loftier dreams to include an international stage. Now we have the last installment in the trilogy, as Pitch Perfect 3... Read More