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Theatrical, Streaming, Physical Media Reviews by Chris Rebholz

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

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Chris Rebholz, FlickDirect film critic

When Chris was but a wee lad growing up in the slums of suburban New Jersey, he happened to rent a little movie called Tron. Then his head exploded. It was at the moment that he realized that he loved movies, and since then Chris has made it a habit of renting movies, going to the movies, discussing his favorite movies, and anything else in between when it comes to that genre.
True Grit Movie / Film Review
True Grit
The best way to go view the latest adaption of True Grit is as its own entity. There was the first movie with the legendary John Wayne and now there is the 21st century version with Jeff Br...
Full Review  | Grade: A

Rush Hour Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
Rush Hour
Who doesn't love a buddy cop movie? It all started way back in the eighties with Mel Gibson and Danny Glover. Their on screen chemistry starting with the first of four Lethal Weapon movies set a bar a...
Full Review  | Grade: B

Going The Distance Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
Going The Distance
A long distance relationship is never easy; at some point in our lives most of us have done it. This is the subject of the romantic comedy Going the Distance with Justin Long and Drew Barrymore....
Full Review  | Grade: B

Knight and Day Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
Knight and Day
There is something to be said for the blend of action, comedy and romance. When done right you have enjoyable film that any movie patron will enjoy. Knight and Day starring Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz...
Full Review  | Grade: B

Cyrus Physical Media: DVD Review
Cyrus
The movie Cyrus focuses on the life of a man who has succumbed to the idea of being alone for the rest of his life. The man, John, played by John C Reilly was divorced from his wife over seven years a...
Full Review  | Grade: C

Love & Other Drugs Movie / Film Review
Love & Other Drugs
When going to see a movie you have certain expectations. If a film is billed as a comedy then you expect to have a laugh-filled experience. The same can be said for the other genres as well. Someti...
Full Review  | Grade: C

Faster Movie / Film Review
Faster
Faster is a classic revenge tale combined with the simplicity of the grindhouse movies of the 70's. After a steady career in wrestling Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson moved on from that arena to p...
Full Review  | Grade: B

The Next Three Days Movie / Film Review
The Next Three Days
Russell Crowe has certainly been a name to draw in movie-goers. With films like Gladiator and 3:10 to Yuma under his belt we know that he has the acting chops to keep us locked in our seats. Paul Hagg...
Full Review  | Grade: C

V Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
V: The Complete First Season
For many, many years now Hollywood has been going back in time to remake films and TV shows for new audiences. Sometimes this works out but as most of you know that isn't always the case. The newest T...
Full Review  | Grade: B

Megamind Movie / Film Review
Megamind
Animation is an excellent tool for bringing our greatest fantasies to life. In that world our characters can truly defy gravity, face outrageous villains, or go to places unimaginable. This is the cas...
Full Review  | Grade: B

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