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Movie / Film Reviews by Nathan M Rose

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

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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.

Avengers: Age of Ultron

May 01, 2015

The studio to finally take stock and possibly figure out that Marvel worked a lot better when it was the director making the decisions for the creative path of the film, and not executives wondering which power tie looks best at a meetings.

Full Review | Grade: B

The Pyramid

Apr 23, 2015

The Pyramid is an unfortunate film that should not have been made.

Full Review | Grade: D

Taken 3

Apr 07, 2015

I was a huge fan of the original Taken film, but this film just does not hold any emotional sway over me.

Full Review | Grade: C

Blackhat

Jan 15, 2015

One can only shake their head and hope Michael Mann just had a bad year filming Blackhat and he will go back to creating amazing films in the future, because this film does not deserve to be in his filmography.

Full Review | Grade: D

Horrible Bosses 2

Nov 25, 2014

After word of mouth gets around on Horrible Bosses 2, it will probably be compared right next to The Hangover Part II which didn’t live up to the original either.

Full Review | Grade: C

Big Hero 6

Nov 07, 2014

Without a doubt, Big Hero 6 is going to be the runaway film this holiday season. It is cleaver, cute, has the magic of Marvel in its story, and Baymax is just irresistible. Here’s to hoping that a sequel is made to this amazing film.

Full Review | Grade: A

Interstellar

Nov 05, 2014

Interstellar Is Not So Stellar Afterall.

Full Review | Grade: C

Before I Go To Sleep

Oct 30, 2014

If you like a good drama then you should check out Before I Go To Sleep. However, if you have the choice of seeing Before I Go To Sleep or seeing Memento for the first time. I suggest the latter.

Full Review | Grade: C

John Wick

Oct 23, 2014

In the minds of dogs lovers around the world John Wick is a superhero and champion for our four legged friends everywhere.

Full Review | Grade: A

Big Driver

Oct 16, 2014

Big Driver is an excellent film that expands Lifetime’s offerings on its station. Be forewarned the film is not for the weak of stomach or young children.

Full Review | Grade: B