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.

Everest

Allison Rose | Jan 19, 2016

Upon my initial watching of Everest, I found the first 25 minutes fairly boring. However, after watching the film a second time I was more interested and invested in the characters, which made me pay closer attention.

Full Review | Grade: B

The Diary of a Teenage Girl

Allison Rose | Jan 19, 2016

Diary of a Teenage Girl is certainly an in your face, realistic view of the world of a teenage girl and Powley plays her beautifully. Her balancing act between innocence and maturity seems genuine and engages the audience to join her on her journey.

Full Review | Grade: A

The Intern

Nathan M Rose | Jan 19, 2016

Nancy Meyers' The Intern highlights how the elderly shouldn't be overlooked in society, focusing on meaningful relationships beyond the typical romantic dynamic

Full Review | Grade: A

Ride Along 2

Allison Rose | Jan 15, 2016

If you take Ride Along 2 for what it is…a fun non-thinking every-man's movie, it isn’t terrible. The plot is thin and recycled and the acting is less than Oscar worthy, but there are a few laughs that make the movie watchable.

Full Review | Grade: C

The Martian

Allison Rose | Jan 12, 2016

There is so much The Martian does right it’s no wonder it is a possible Oscar contender.

Full Review | Grade: A

Sinister 2

Leonard Buccellato | Jan 12, 2016

The premise of these films is the “aesthetic observance of violence… as well as the use of rituals” to summon the evil presence of the Bughuul or boogeyman.

Full Review | Grade: C

The Visit

Emily Hazlett | Jan 11, 2016

While there are some scary moments in the film, overall, the movie is more of a comedy than a thriller. The surprise ending had me on the edge of my seat but the other 83, give or take a few, minutes were quite drab.

Full Review | Grade: C

We Are Your Friends

Paul Kates | Jan 11, 2016

"Are we ever gonna be better than this?", Cole screams from the mic. Well, the truth is, probably not. We are Your Friends isn't going to be up for any of the major awards this season, but like so many films made in this genre, it does have the feel-good factor.

Full Review | Grade: C

The Transporter: Refueled

Allison Rose | Jan 06, 2016

Sadly, sitting through Transporter: Refueled to the end was a painful experience. The story is boring, the acting is mediocre for the most part, and the fight scenes are ridiculously unrealistic.

Full Review | Grade: D

The Green Inferno

Leonard Buccellato | Jan 05, 2016

The Green Inferno has many valid points to make, not least of which, about the nature of arm-chair protesters and how their need to “Trend” is more important than the subjects about which they are protesting about.

Full Review | Grade: C