FlickDirect Movie Reviews
Theatrical, Streaming, Physical Media Reviews by Chris Rebholz
Browse reviews written by Chris Rebholz, including critical takes on films, home entertainment releases, and television series.
When Chris was but a wee lad growing up in the slums of suburban New Jersey, he happened to rent a little movie called Tron. Then his head exploded. It was at the moment that he realized that he loved movies, and since then Chris has made it a habit of renting movies, going to the movies, discussing his favorite movies, and anything else in between when it comes to that genre.
Jeepers Creepers
On Blu-ray Jeepers Creepers does look and sound quite good, which adds to the entertainment value.
Hostel & Hostel II Double Feature
There are many film critics who have written about the uneven popularity of horror films. Horror films will be popular for a few years, drop off in business, and then see a resurgence. It's also f...
Dredd
Back in the 90's a movie was made called Judge Dredd. Based off the UK comic of the same name, it starred Sylvester Stallone as the title character. But that is not what we're going to discuss...
Snow White and the Huntsman
Snow White and the Huntsman, the latest re-imagined fairy tale out of Hollywood, has enough problems without dragging an actress' lapse in judgment and a first-time feature filmmaker's infidelity i...
The Lord of the Rings Extended Edition 5-Disc Set
You would be hard pressed to find someone who hasn't heard of The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
The Aristocats
The Aristocats isn't necessarily an essential animated feature but its relative obscurity should sadden anyone who's had the pleasure of singing their way across Paris with Duchess and her kittens.
Freelancers
Apparently it's true what is said of actors. Some films they choose out of an interest in the story and challenging themselves in new ways. While others are simply just a paycheck. This is clearly...
Dr. Seuss' The Lorax
Not to overstate things, but "The Lorax," Dr. Seuss' none too subtle illustrated children's book, remains a classic environmental cautionary tale ever penned for a young audience. Th...
Butterfly Effect 2
In some ways, it's hard to blame studios for remakes like this. The exec's must love pitches for movies like The Butterfly Effect 2: take a popular movie, write a script built around the same...