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.

Marvel's The Avengers

May 02, 2012

Avengers Is Pure Action; No Character Development.

Full Review | Grade: B

The Darkest Hour Physical Media: Blu-ray Review

The Darkest Hour 3D

Apr 13, 2012

During the time of year that normally plays only to Oscar contenders, Summit Entertainment bucked the trend and released the Sci-fi thriller, The Darkest Hour, now this April, It is released t...

Full Review | Grade: C

The Hunger Games

Mar 22, 2012

Typically, when a film is hyped up to the point of almost being a religious experience, it will fail to meet expectations; and only the die-hard fans will like a film despite its flaws. How...

Full Review | Grade: A

The Muppets

Nov 22, 2011

Those adorable, crazy Muppets from the late Jim Henson are back on the silver screen this November with their latest film simply entitled, The Muppets.

Full Review | Grade: A

Monte Carlo

Oct 31, 2011

Selena Gomez breaks away from her role of Alex on Disney Channel's Wizards of Waverly Place in order to star in a new film by Thomas Bezucha (The Other Stone), entitled Monte Carlo -- alon...

Full Review | Grade: A

Footloose

Oct 13, 2011

Back in 1984, a small film, featuring Kevin Bacon, emerged on the silver screen – it was entitled, Footloose. The film went on to have moderate box office success, spawn a few hit single...

Full Review | Grade: C

Contagion

Sep 08, 2011

While Contagion is an amazing film, it is certainly not for everyone....the psychological factor of this "near-to-life" film could cause some people to be afraid to walk outside.

Full Review | Grade: A

Limitless

Aug 14, 2011

Limitless should go to the top of your purchase/rental list, as it is one of the better films that have come out of 2011.

Full Review | Grade: A

Dylan Dog: Dead of Night

Aug 07, 2011

Brandon Routh has played some very iconic roles in recent years -- from the Man of Steel in Bryan Singer's Superman Returns, to Agent Daniel Shaw on the hit NBC television series,...

Full Review | Grade: B