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Here at FlickDirect, our goal is to provide up-to-date reviews on theatrical, home entertainment, and television series. Check out the critical reviews off upcoming films or programming, and even our take on the classsics from our critics Tomatometer-Approved Critic, Allison Rose.
 
(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 8/17/2017 9:43 AM EDT Have you ever had a sworn enemy that you suddenly discover you have to work with on a project? What if you had to risk your own life protecting that person? Would you do it? What would it take to motivate you to do it? Would you be able to do it without wanting to kill them yourself? What if it was for the greater good... Read More |
(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 8/11/2017 10:06 AM EDT I was going to make a joke about "two Avengers walk onto an Indian reservation" but Wind River is no laughing matter. Based on a true story, it is a hard look at life on a reservation and the forgotten Native Americans who live there. A true crime drama, there is more going on than meets the eye, offering up all ... Read More |
(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 8/10/2017 12:36 PM EDT If you never saw 2014's The Nut Job, you missed out on some really cute, furry animals scrounging for a few nuts. Well, there is more to the story than that but that gives you a basic overview.Three years later, the cuteness is back in The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature. Surly (Will Arnett; Arrested Development) and t... Read More |
 
(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 7/26/2017 6:18 PM EDT In 1989, the Cold War and Berlin Wall permeated world news. Spies from Russia, England and America worked all over Europe smuggling secrets in a deadly game of cat and mouse. When the wall finally fell, it changed the course of history and some say the spy game forever. Atomic Blonde, based on the graphic novel The Coldest City by... Read More |
(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 7/18/2017 3:15 PM EDT Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight) is known for writing and directing some gripping films. His visuals are usually filled with grays and deeper colors which set a tone that permeates his aesthetic and draws the audience in. He knows how to build a scene so it offers the viewer layers while contributing to the overall feel of his films.... Read More |
(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 7/7/2017 2:10 PM EDT We all feel pressure from our parents… get a good education, get a good job, get married, have a family, etc. But for some, that pressure becomes even greater when religious beliefs are thrown into the mix. For Kumail (Kumail Nanjiani; Silicon Valley), that is exactly the life he leads. Unfortunately, that isn't th... Read More |
(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 6/29/2017 5:02 PM EDT Spider-Man made his debut in Marvel comics 55 years ago as a sidekick to the protagonist. He was a lonely teen who, like most kids his age, suffered anxiety and inadequacy. He became so popular there have been a number of comic books, merchandise, movies and television shows focused solely on him. In more recent years, we have had the m... Read More |
 
(Allison Skornick-Rose) 6/29/2017 10:27 AM EDT Let's face it… Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures hit gold back in 2010 when the first Despicable Me movie made its way into theaters. With great characters, funny lines and a solid story, it delighted audiences, especially the adorable little yellow Minions. Due to its success, it was followed in 201... Read More |
(Allison Skornick-Rose) 6/15/2017 1:20 PM EDT In a year in which female empowerment has already permeated major motion pictures, Sony offers up its latest entry with this summer's version of The Hangover entitled Rough Night. What starts out as some harmless fun in the form of a bachelorette party winds up being a series of mishaps that creates the most surreal evening ... Read More |
(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 6/15/2017 10:19 AM EDT From the minute we met Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson; Wedding Crashers) in Cars, we, as an audience, were enchanted. He was the self-assured, confident race car with a little bit of cockiness thrown in - but hey, what else can you expect from the best. When he loses his way and finds himself in a small town, he learns humilit... Read More |
