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.

Allison Rose, a Senior Correspondent and Critic at FlickDirect, is a dynamic presence in the entertainment industry with a communications degree from Hofstra University. She brings her film expertise to KRMS News/Talk 97.5 FM and broadcast television, and is recognized as a Tomatometer-Approved Critic. Her role as an adept event moderator in various entertainment industry forums underscores her versatility. Her affiliations with SEFCA, the Florida Film Critics Circle, and the Online Film Critics Society highlight her as an influential figure in film criticism and media.

Black Widow

Jun 30, 2021

Ultimately the strength of the movie is not in the plot or the script but the actors.

Full Review | Grade: B

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

Jun 29, 2021

Wilder brought a kindness and gentleness to the main character while infusing Wonka with a whimsical, childlike innocence.

Full Review | Grade: A

Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One

Jun 28, 2021

The new look of this film is a refreshing change, and it works for this story.

Full Review | Grade: B

Jun 24, 2021

If the television show Happy Days “jumped the shark” and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull “nuked the fridge”, then The Fast and Furious Franchise has definitely “launched the Fiero”.

Full Review | Grade: C

Last Train from Gun Hill

Jun 23, 2021

Last Train from Gun Hill is a good, old-fashioned, classic Western with an excellent cast and an interesting story.

Full Review | Grade: A

Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It

Jun 22, 2021

Moreno has had a long and distinguished career and, in many ways, has been a trailblazer for all who have come after her.

Full Review | Grade: A

Luca

Jun 17, 2021

Pixar typically creates full and robust animation with fleshed-out characters and bright and bold hues. Luca is no different in this regard.

Full Review | Grade: B

Raiders of the Lost Ark Physical Media: 4K UHD Review

Indiana Jones 4-Movie Collection

Jun 15, 2021

With upgraded technology, older films can be hit or miss. This combo pack is presented in Dolby Vision video and Dolby Atmos Audio, which makes the set worth purchasing.

Full Review | Grade: A

The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard

Jun 14, 2021

Director Patrick Hughes (The Expendables 3) once again helms this sequel and, while he tries to recapture the magic of the first film, there just isn’t enough plot to sustain the sophomore effort.

Full Review | Grade: C