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.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules

Jul 07, 2011

The Diary of a Wimpy Kid children's series, by Jeff Kinney, has become an overnight success with young adult readers everywhere; so it was no surprise when 20th Century Fox released the fir...

Full Review | Grade: B

Horrible Bosses

Jul 07, 2011

There comes a time in everyone's life when their current employment makes them feel as if he/she wants to stay in bed that day and/or fantasize about plotting the demise of the person at work who make...

Full Review | Grade: A

Transformers: Dark of the Moon

Jun 28, 2011

The phrase, "the third time is a charm" has never held more true than with this years' Paramount and Michael Bay's third Transformer outing: Transformers: Dark Side of The Mo...

Full Review | Grade: A

Green Lantern

Jun 16, 2011

After being in development since the last century, the DC comic book character, Green Lantern, premieres in North America this week as a live-action film, starring Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter S...

Full Review | Grade: D

Kung Fu Panda 2

May 26, 2011

The Dragon warrior is back in the theaters this Memorial Day weekend with the release of Kung Fu Panda 2. The story takes place a little while after the first Kung Fu Panda film (2008).&...

Full Review | Grade: D

I Am Number Four

May 25, 2011

Adult novels are a hot commodity in Hollywood these days, so it is no surprise that the latest hot title for children, I Am Number Four, by Pittacus Lore, is the latest novel to make its way t...

Full Review | Grade: C

Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs Evil

Apr 28, 2011

Back in 2006, an intelligent animated film entitled, Hoodwinked! was unleashed on unsuspecting audiences! The film provided a twist on the tale of Little Red Riding Hood, and to...

Full Review | Grade: C

Fast Five

Apr 28, 2011

Back in 2001, a little summer film, entitled The Fast & The Furious, was launched on moviegoers. The film, directed by Rob Cohen (xXx), provided enough box office muscle to...

Full Review | Grade: A

Arthur

Apr 07, 2011

Back in 1981, an eclectic movie, entitled Arthur, was unleashed on the unsuspecting public, starting Dudley Moore, Liza Minnelli, and John Gielgud. The film went on to enjoy huge success...

Full Review | Grade: A