Movie / Film 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.

Ben is Back

Alyn Darnay | Dec 06, 2018

Julia Roberts delivers an award-winning turn creating the most sensitive, anguished, and absorbing characterization in her long career.

Full Review | Grade: C

It's a Wonderful Life

Allison Rose | Dec 06, 2018

If "It's a Wonderful Life" is part of your annual holiday viewing tradition you will definitely want to invest in the Digital HD download as you won’t be disappointed.

Full Review | Grade: A

Mary Queen of Scots

Allison Rose | Dec 06, 2018

Yes, being a Queen in the Sixteenth century couldn’t have been easy and Mary, Queen of Scots, give the audience a mere glimpse into their lives.

Full Review | Grade: B

Ralph Breaks The Internet

Allison Rose | Nov 19, 2018

As sequels go this one hits the mark. It is enjoyable and entertaining and offers TONS of Easter eggs for the audience to dissect. The Disney team did a wonderful job visualizing what the internet might look like from the inside.

Full Review | Grade: A

Instant Family

Allison Rose | Nov 18, 2018

Instant Family is a feel-good film during the holiday season and one that should be seen by everyone as it might just start a much-needed dialogue.

Full Review | Grade: B

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

Allison Rose | Nov 15, 2018

While the magical aspects and visuals are appealing, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is clunky and awkward. Fans of the Potter Universe will no doubt go to see it but shouldn’t expect it to be as inviting as the first film.

Full Review | Grade: C

A Private War

Allison Rose | Nov 14, 2018

A Private War is haunting but does the life of Marie Colvin justice. It couldn’t have been easy but it was an important life and the film pays homage to the brilliant woman behind the faces of wars and conflicts all over the world.

Full Review | Grade: A

The Grinch

Allison Rose | Nov 08, 2018

As this is the season for family moviegoing, The Grinch throws its hat in the ring as a solid offering to spend one’s hard earned money on.

Full Review | Grade: B

Nobody's Fool

Allison Rose | Nov 02, 2018

Perry knows his audience and plays to them throughout. He is "Nobody’s Fool" and he knows what packs them into theaters.

Full Review | Grade: C

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

Allison Rose | Nov 01, 2018

Mackenzie Foy does a very good job as the smart and beautiful Clara and offers a believable performance as this iconic character in The Nutcracker and the Four Realms.

Full Review | Grade: B