Theatrical, Streaming, Physical Media Reviews

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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.

Fast Five

Oct 04, 2011

The action thriller Fast Five with its hot rod theme leaves the past four episodes of Fast & Furious in the dust. Now on Blu-ray the high on energy, exhilarating plot and amazing chase scene...

Full Review | Grade: A

What's Your Number?

Sep 30, 2011

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

Sep 29, 2011

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

Sep 22, 2011

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

Sep 22, 2011

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

Sep 22, 2011

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

Sep 15, 2011

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

Sep 15, 2011

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

Aug 27, 2011

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

Aug 18, 2011

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