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.

Going The Distance

Sep 02, 2010

If past history is anything that indicates the dog days of summer, it is when the films that did not make the summer blockbuster cut are dumped into theaters.Most of these movies...

Full Review | Grade: A

Escape From New York

Aug 24, 2010

Back in 1981, a low-budget movie that starred Kurt Russell and was directed by John Carpenter (Halloween) entered the movie scene. It was entitled Escape from New York. ...

Full Review | Grade: B

The Switch

Aug 19, 2010

The Switch, based on a short story by Jeffrey Eugenides, stars Jennifer Aniston (Kassie) and Jason Batman (Wally). They are two best friends and are going through their own middle-age cr...

Full Review | Grade: B

Date Night

Aug 10, 2010

On April 9th, 2010, a very quirky comedy for couples called, Date Night, was released to the movie-going audience. It starred Steve Carell and Tina Fey. Now in August, this zany couple comedy comes ho...

Full Review | Grade: B

The Losers

Jul 20, 2010

It is unbelievable, but since its theatrical release only two months ago, The Losers, will be debuting and coming to Blu-ray this July. Based on the comic book of the same name, The Losers is a...

Full Review | Grade: B

The Sorcerer's Apprentice

Jul 13, 2010

If you are looking for a great summer popcorn film, then The Sorcerer's Apprentice is it.

Full Review | Grade: B

Hot Tub Time Machine

Jul 12, 2010

The 1980s are back with a bang this summer as the quirky spring 2010 comedy hit, Hot Tub Time Machine, makes its way on DVD and Blu-ray. The plot is so simplistic that it isn’t...

Full Review | Grade: B

The Last Airbender

Jun 30, 2010

The first film in the Last Airbender trilogy, based on the first season of the Nickelodeon cartoon series of nearly the same name, follows young Aaang (Noah Ringer), the reluctant young "Last Air...

Full Review | Grade: B

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse

Jun 29, 2010

Without seeing the film, just the name will evoke strong emotion in an individual, be it positive or negative. If you are at all familiar with the Twilight franchise, this review likely will not sway...

Full Review | Grade: D

Jonah Hex

Jun 21, 2010

Ever since the first successful X-men, comic-book-based films became a dime a dozen, it seems as if every month a new one appears in our local cinemas. The flavor for the month of June 2010 is J...

Full Review | Grade: D