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Theatrical, Streaming, Physical Media Reviews by Eric English

Browse reviews written by Eric English, including critical takes on films, home entertainment releases, and television series.

All Reviews Theatrical 4K / Blu-ray TV / Streaming

Eric English, FlickDirect film critic

Eric English, President of FlickDirect Inc., has had a passion for movies since childhood and enjoys a variety of genres, especially comedies. In 2006, he co-founded FlickDirect with Nathan M. Rose to enhance online offerings from studios and make it easier for viewers to access information. Mr. English has played a key role in developing innovative solutions for the entertainment industry, with particular expertise in overseeing mobile app development.


Water for Elephants Movie / Film Review
Water for Elephants
Water for Elephants stars Robert Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon as two people who find love amidst the Great Depression while working for a traveling circus. The movie is based on the acclaimed bests...
Full Review  | Grade: C

The Conspirator Movie / Film Review
The Conspirator
It is rare to find someone who doesn't know the story about the assassination of President Lincoln. It is part of our early education in history; we learned how he helped end the civil war and sla...
Full Review  | Grade: B

Season of the Witch Movie / Film Review
Season of the Witch
There are always a few movies that come out and make you wonder, "How did this get made?" Season of the Witch is that kind of movie. It opens with a hanging of three wom...
Full Review  | Grade: D

The Warrior's Way Movie / Film Review
The Warrior's Way
There are a lot of good Kung-Fu movies out there and there are a lot of bad Kung-Fu movies out there. The Warrior's Way is one of those movies that could fall somewhere in the middle of those rang...
Full Review  | Grade: D

Marmaduke Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
Marmaduke
Based on the long running newspaper comic strip of the same name "Marmaduke" came to the big screen as a live action/computer animated film in the summer of 2010. Surrounding the story of a...
Full Review  | Grade: C

The Blind Side Movie / Film Review
The Blind Side
Hollywood was literally hit in its "blind side" when the unassuming, rags to riches sports story "The Blind Side" was released in fall of 2009. A powerhouse, Oscar worthy performan...
Full Review  | Grade: C

Falling Down Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
Falling Down
Have you ever had a bad day? Bill Foster (Michael Douglas), a laid off government defense worker, is about to embark on one of his worst. Just wanting to "Go Home" Foster (Identified by his 'D-FE...
Full Review  | Grade: B

Gran Torino Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
Gran Torino
Retired, grisly Korean War Vet Walt Kowalski yearns to lead a simple life, with his Pabst Blue ribbon beer, old dog Daisy and working on his classic Gran Torino automobile. When gang violence thr...
Full Review  | Grade: B

Adventureland Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
Adventureland
Adventureland will appeal mostly to a more mature, yet still slightly adolescent crowd (age 21-34) and would make for a good date movie.
Full Review  | Grade: B

Watchmen Movie / Film Review
Watchmen
An apology to the fans of the acclaimed Graphic Novel. For the uninitiated, "Watchmen" is an absolute chore to watch. Before you read any further, sorry. Nostalgia for the source material mi...
Full Review  | Grade: D

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