Theatrical, Streaming, Physical Media Reviews

Here at FlickDirect, our goal is to provide up-to-date reviews on theatrical, home entertainment, and television series. Check out the reviews of upcoming films or programming, and even our take on the classsics.

Dreamgirls

Allison Rose | Oct 10, 2017

Dreamgirls is what happens when you have an amazing cast teamed up with a terrific director and an award-winning soundtrack. As the stars align and the planets converge, you can sense that this film is something special and it really is.

Full Review | Grade: A

Wish Upon

Allison Rose | Oct 10, 2017

What would you do if you found a magic lamp that could grant you wishes? What would you wish for? What happens when you start to realize those wishes had dire consequences?

Full Review | Grade: C

iZombie: The Complete Third Season

Sean Ferguson | Oct 09, 2017

If you’re a fan of iZombie of course you’re going to want this set for your collection. And if you haven’t seen the show, would it kill you to give it a chance? I know someone who is a top chef with brains just in case!

Full Review | Grade: B

The Mountain Between Us

Allison Rose | Oct 05, 2017

If you love Winslet or Elba or you read the book, then you should see this movie.

Full Review | Grade: B

Children of The Corn

Leonard Buccellato | Oct 04, 2017

Now, 33 years later, Arrow Video presents us with an excellent 2K scan of the original negative, and 1080p 1.78:1 aspect ratio, Children of The Corn hasn’t looked this good in decades.

Full Review | Grade: A

A Fish Called Wanda

Allison Rose | Oct 03, 2017

A Fish Called Wanda is a new classic that people remember and love and was a good choice for the new Blu-ray “makeover” and re-release. If you loved the movie back in 1988 this version will surely please you.

Full Review | Grade: B

L.A. Confidential

Allison Rose | Oct 03, 2017

The script is a perfect example of masterful screenwriting. There are so many intricacies to the story but nothing feels bogged down or skimmed over and the story is fairly easy to follow and not confusing at all.

Full Review | Grade: A

976-Evil

Leonard Buccellato | Oct 02, 2017

For this release, Columbia Pictures Home Video offers up a clean transfer of 976-Evil in 1080p High Definition/1.85:1, Audio English 5.1 DTS-HD. The film does, in fact, look decent and the colors are a robust change from the more washed out VHS cu

Full Review | Grade: C

Pirates of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales

Sean Ferguson | Oct 02, 2017

What makes Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales so fantastic is the storyline echoes the past with a new generation, while touching on the heart of the original Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl characters.

Full Review | Grade: A

Taken: The Complete First Season One

Allison Rose | Sep 28, 2017

There are few people out there who don’t know the famous line from the 2008 film, Taken. It has become iconic along with the character and helped to launch two sequels as well as a television show - as of this past year.

Full Review | Grade: C