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.

The BFG

Allison Rose | Jun 30, 2016

The fantasy world of the “dream tree” is magical though and gives The BFG a sense of whimsy and playfulness it desperately needs. Unfortunately, those moments are too few to make a significant difference to the overall story.

Full Review | Grade: C

The X-Files Miniseries

Nathan M Rose | Jun 27, 2016

After being off the air for over ten years, The X-Files event series was a nice return to form for one of television's most important shows ever created.

Full Review | Grade: A

Shrek Anniversary Edition

Allison Rose | Jun 26, 2016

With the perfect blend of storytelling, animation, and music this is one movie (Shrek) the whole family can enjoy.

Full Review | Grade: A

Midnight Special

Allison Rose | Jun 21, 2016

In an era of remakes and sequels, Midnight Special offers something a little fresh and different.

Full Review | Grade: B

The Other Side of the Door

Allison Rose | Jun 21, 2016

If you want to be scared out of your mind, I suggest you choose a different film - Paranormal Activity perhaps. The other side of the door was an idea that had some potential, but it definitely doesn’t live up to it.

Full Review | Grade: D

Finding Dory

Allison Rose | Jun 16, 2016

Finding Dory is obviously one of this summer’s animated blockbusters and Disney/Pixar are counting on our love of the original film to draw audiences to the movie. Luckily, the film has the quality to make people want to see it.

Full Review | Grade: B

The Martian Physical Media: Blu-ray Review

The Martian: Extended Edition

Allison Rose | Jun 15, 2016

The real gem of the latest (The Martian) Blu-ray edition comes in the extras. The added feature is a Q&A with NASA scientists, Writer Andy Weir, Director Ridley Scott, and various other members of the space exploration community, including Bill Nye.

Full Review | Grade: A

London Has Fallen

Nathan M Rose | Jun 13, 2016

It was a guilty pleasure for me seeing Mike Banning again on the big screen being a one man army because these films harken back to the big action films of the 80s that I so sorely miss today.

Full Review | Grade: B