Theatrical, Streaming, Physical Media Reviews by Nathan M Rose

Browse reviews written by Nathan M Rose, including critical takes on films, home entertainment releases, and television series.

Nathan M. Rose is the founder and CEO of FlickDirect, established in 2006. A programmer since 1981 and award-winning podcaster, he has spent nearly two decades covering film through reviews, celebrity interviews, and red carpet events. Full bio.

The Originals Physical Media: Blu-ray Review

The Originals: The Complete First Season

Sep 04, 2014

While the show is still in it’s infancy The Originals, has surpassed its predecessor in terms of content, quality and cast.

Full Review | Grade: A

The November Man

Aug 27, 2014

November Man is a strong R rated film. With extremely realistic bloody scenes and it’s fair share of nudity. However, if you are a male between ages 30-60 this is the film you want to see this labor day weekend.

Full Review | Grade: B

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Aug 07, 2014

All-in-all Teenage Mutant Ninja turtles is a very forgettable film, where, for the first time in a long time, the script and live actors did not cause its downfall.

Full Review | Grade: C

Lucy

Jul 24, 2014

n the end Lucy is a good surreal film that welcomes Luc Besson back into the role of director. However, Lucy is more a film for him to try to get his "groove back" more than the blockbuster that is so desperately needed for the summer of 2014.

Full Review | Grade: C

22 Jump Street

Jun 12, 2014

If you are looking for a film with deep meaning, then 22 Jump Street isn’t for you. However, if you want to get out of the heat for 2 hours this summer, have some great laughs...

Full Review | Grade: B

X-Men: Days of Future Past

May 22, 2014

X-Men: Days of Future Past Is A Very Decent Film, But Makes Your Mind Work.

Full Review | Grade: B

Godzilla

May 14, 2014

Hopefully Godzilla will squeeze enough money out of the worldwide movie audience to allow for a sequel to be made before “X-Men: Days of Future Past” comes in and sucks the life out of it.

Full Review | Grade: B

Dredd 3D

Jan 04, 2013

Outside of a small cult following, 2000 AD comic book character Judge Dredd was unknown in the United States until, back in 1995, Sylvester Stallone tried to bring the character mainstream with the Ju...

Full Review | Grade: A

Total Recall

Aug 03, 2012

.Save your money..Pass on Total Recall

Full Review | Grade: D

A Little Bit of Heaven

May 03, 2012

A Little Bit of Heaven is an eye opening, emotional roller coaster of a film opening this weekend against The Avengers. While the two films are geared to completely different demographic...

Full Review | Grade: A