Theatrical, Streaming, Physical Media Reviews

Here at FlickDirect, our goal is to provide up-to-date reviews on theatrical, home entertainment, and television series. Check out the reviews of upcoming films or programming, and even our take on the classsics.

Footloose

Nathan M Rose | Oct 13, 2011

Back in 1984, a small film, featuring Kevin Bacon, emerged on the silver screen – it was entitled, Footloose. The film went on to have moderate box office success, spawn a few hit single...

Full Review | Grade: C

Green Lantern

Chris Rebholz | Oct 12, 2011

Once again we find ourselves anticipating yet another comic book movie. This time around it is the classic hero, Green Lantern who takes center stage in the tale featuring his origin.R...

Full Review | Grade: C

The Ides of March

Chris Rebholz | Oct 07, 2011

Given the terrible state of our economical and political landscape at the moment, a film like The Ides of March could not have come at a better time. The movie tells the fictional story of a President...

Full Review | Grade: B

Machine Gun Preacher

John Delia | Oct 07, 2011

Director Marc Forster who filmed Quantum of Solace and Monster's Ball brings Machine Gun Preacher to the screen and drives home a winner. His production of the true story of the merciless kil...

Full Review | Grade: B

How I Met Your Mother Physical Media: DVD Review

How I Met Your Mother: Season Six

Chris Rebholz | Oct 06, 2011

You can never predict what will draw an audience. In the world of television, success is a fickle thing. Many shows have come and gone, some had the chops to make it past the initial first season but...

Full Review | Grade: B

Real Steel

John Delia | Oct 06, 2011

It's not Rocky, it's Real Steel, but you would think you were watching the great boxing film in another dimension. The gritty, action packed fight film blows the lid off some extreme robots on i...

Full Review | Grade: B

Beauty and the Beast Physical Media: Blu-ray Review

Beauty and the Beast 3D

Roger Longenbach | Oct 05, 2011

On October 5, 2011, you can own another classic Disney animated feature (the first one nominated for an Academy Award for Best Motion Picture) that has been converted into 3D. While the Lion Kin...

Full Review | Grade: A

The Lion King Physical Media: Blu-ray Review

The Lion King 3D

John Delia | Oct 04, 2011

I don't know if you recently had the opportunity to see The Lion King in 3D at your local theater or the original version in 1994 when it came out, but I had the opportunity to see the film in the 3D...

Full Review | Grade: A

Fast Five

John Delia | 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