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.

E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial

Allison Rose | Sep 14, 2017

The 4K E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial Blu-ray really stands out in 2160p resolution with an aspect ratio of 1.85:1 and H2.65 HVEC Codec. While the film was never intended to be seen in this advanced format the picture doesn’t come across as grainy and the effects don’t seem fake.

Full Review | Grade: A

The Mummy

Nathan M Rose | Sep 14, 2017

As with most modern day film 4K releases, The Mummy looks amazing. The UHD color palette truly shines through during the Iraq desert scenes as well as providing a dark ominous look to the catacombs of London.

Full Review | Grade: B

Phantasm 5 Movie Collection

Leonard Buccellato | Sep 12, 2017

There’s one thing most fans agree on, Angus Scrimm’s gravitas and gleeful grimness helped propel these stories and make us want to see more of him and his world. We may have lost a horror icon in 2016 but his legend and legacy live on, and with this collection: “It’s Never Over!”

Full Review | Grade: B

Supernatural Physical Media: Blu-ray Review

Supernatural: The Complete Twelfth Season

Nathan M Rose | Sep 08, 2017

With The CW agreeing to fund Supernatural as long as Jared and Jensen want to do it there seems to be no end in site for the Winchester brothers and things that go bump in the night.

Full Review | Grade: B

The Flash Physical Media: Blu-ray Review

The Flash: The Complete Third Season

Jennifer Broderick | Sep 06, 2017

The Flash is probably one of the best television shows today. The writers bring you into the story and you feel invested as to what happens. The actors seem like a real team and their problems and achievements become yours.

Full Review | Grade: B

Red 2

Allison Rose | Sep 06, 2017

If you were looking for the same brilliance found in the first Red film, lightning doesn’t strike twice I’m afraid. However, the characters are still loveable and the concept is terrific. There are also some great lines and scenes that make the movie worth watching.

Full Review | Grade: C

Gotham: The Complete Third Season

Jennifer Broderick | Sep 06, 2017

Gotham is a network much like the mob mentality it presents, like a spider spinning its web, ensuring that all the facets of each inner workings run smoothly. The storyline is the central focus along with the different characters and all the side stories.

Full Review | Grade: B

Red

Allison Rose | Sep 05, 2017

Red (which stands for Retired, Extremely Dangerous in case you were wondering) is a fun film with seasoned actors who do a great job. It isn’t the standard shoot ‘em up action films which makes it even more enjoyable to audiences of various ages.

Full Review | Grade: B

Megan Leavey

Judith Raymer | Sep 05, 2017

Much as she has done in her documentaries, Cowperthwaite captures her subject(s) sincerely and honestly; such that it naturally diverges into other matters.

Full Review | Grade: B