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Theatrical, Streaming, Physical Media Reviews by John Delia

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

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John Delia, FlickDirect film critic

John Delia has been on all sides of the movie business over his lifetime from writing for newspapers to film making. He has been a film critic for many years and earned his Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and Communications from the University of Florida. John is also a member of the Southeastern Film Critics Association (SEFCA) which is comprised of more than 40 journalists working in the print, radio and online media.
What's Your Number? Movie / Film Review
What's Your Number?
It's a chick flick, so there you go, I said it right up front.  And, What's Your Number? is very predictable, so there you go again.  AND it's 27 Dresses with a bit more sex and without Kath...
Full Review  | Grade: D

50/50 Movie / Film Review
50/50
When I see Seth Rogen's name listed in the cast of a film the first thing that comes to my mind is a wild comedy.  But in 50/50 Rogen adjusts his bizarre persona and creates a character that...
Full Review  | Grade: B

Moneyball Movie / Film Review
Moneyball
Even though the acting is stellar, unless you are a baseball fan or star struck on Brad Pitt, then you may want to shy away from Moneyball.  The film gets pretty hot and heavy into the subject ma...
Full Review  | Grade: D

Killer Elite Movie / Film Review
Killer Elite
The film Killer Elite plays out like you are watching a video game, kill an assassin and move up to the next level.  Exciting, power packed and relatively predictable, the film tends to mirror ot...
Full Review  | Grade: B

Dolphin Tale Movie / Film Review
Dolphin Tale
The Inspiring, moving, poignant true story Dolphin Tale splashes into theaters this weekend with a family friendly theme that's sure to touch your heart.  Filmed in Florida where it happened it's...
Full Review  | Grade: B

Straw Dogs Movie / Film Review
Straw Dogs
Here's a remake that actually makes for better entertainment.  It's called Straw Dogs and the cunning little tale takes you into the dark side of a dysfunctional town and renders fear.  &nbs...
Full Review  | Grade: B

Drive Movie / Film Review
Drive
Just to make sure that the trailer for Drive doesn't give you the wrong idea, NO, this is not a Jason Statham movie in the vein of the adrenaline pumping Transporter series.  Ryan Gosling holds h...
Full Review  | Grade: B

Our Idiot Brother Movie / Film Review
Our Idiot Brother
If you are looking for a comedy that has a lot of laughs and surprising situations, Our Idiot Brother fails to deliver.  Opening late in the summer wasn't a good idea since the film c...
Full Review  | Grade: D

Fright Night Movie / Film Review
Fright Night
The scary, seething, suspenseful, gory, horror filled Fright Night left me turning my head on my way to the car following the showing.  It's a frightening flick that takes its toll on those that...
Full Review  | Grade: B

Conan The Barbarian Movie / Film Review
Conan The Barbarian
Hollywood has a way of reinventing things by rejuvenating characters and bringing them up to date with all the bells and whistles necessary to make it ‘fresh and new.'  This is the case of...
Full Review  | Grade: B

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