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.

Death Wish

Jun 15, 2018

Death Wish was shot digitally and the video transfer shines. The 1080p AVC coding is sharp with clarity and detail. Colors are a bit muted but intended to be this way.

Full Review | Grade: C

Tomb Raider

Jun 12, 2018

Vikander truly embodies the new Lara Craft well and turns it into her own character.

Full Review | Grade: C

Die Hard

May 21, 2018

To date, this is the best you will ever experience Die Hard.

Full Review | Grade: A

Black Panther

May 15, 2018

In the past few years, Marvel films have become very generic and “paint-by-numbers”. However, Black Panther breaks this streak and goes back to the days of old. It delivers a fun, yet serious, story that entertains as well as teaches a lesson.

Full Review | Grade: A

The Commuter

Apr 17, 2018

With Neeson at the helm of The Commuter, there is no doubt it is an edge of your seat thriller that will keep you involved and engaged for the most part until the very end.

Full Review | Grade: B

Justice League

Mar 15, 2018

Even though Justice League is not a perfect film, it is still a fun ride and an amazing experience on 4K UHD into a great world that Zack Snyder cultivated throughout the years.

Full Review | Grade: B

Jigsaw

Jan 23, 2018

With a lot of lackluster, modern horror films produced lately Lionsgate had a great idea trying to bring back an iconic horror series of the past, unfortunately the film just didn’t succeed on the same level the series did in the past.

Full Review | Grade: C

Jan 11, 2018

It is truly an amazing film, and easily the best horror film of this decade. The performances given by the kids rival that of classics such as The Goonies and Stand By Me.

Full Review | Grade: A

Killing Gunther

Jan 02, 2018

On its shiny surface Killing Gunther looks like a comedy-action film, starring the Terminator himself, Arnold Schwarzenegger, unfortunately the only thing this film has going for Arnold is that he is absent for so long you truly appreciate his charisma once he does finally show up.

Full Review | Grade: D

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

Dec 20, 2017

With so much “Oscar bait” clogging up this holiday season Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle is a refreshing comedic/action bright spot in an otherwise drama-filled fare.

Full Review | Grade: B