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.


FlickDirect, Marco  Chacon

Exposed to radioactive films early on, Marco Chacon has gained proportional strength and agility, though it hasn't been useful. On the internet, opinions hold sway over facts, and Marco is no exception, often possessing multiple, conflicting views. Marco is also the author of the JAGS Roleplaying Gaming System.


Monsters vs. Aliens
Animated movies are assembled out of some basic component parts.  There are the adult-demographic jokes -- designed to play to the parents; there are the sidekicks, colorful, usually without any...
Full Review  | Grade: B
Knowing
The final scene in Knowing was utterly predictable....That is disappointing especially with the strong and legitimately creepy first half, some jaw-dropping F/X scenes.
Full Review  | Grade: C
My Bloody Valentine
As the first R-rated film shot in 3D (modern 3D: 'Real D' technology), it is definitely worth at least a second glance.  For starters, it is a perfect application -- sharp things, gory things, an...
Full Review  | Grade: B
Friday the 13th
Jason Vorhees, in the hockey mask (which didn't come about until the 3rd movie) is one of the most recognizable characters in cinema.  He is the indestructible zombie serial killer who stalks tee...
Full Review  | Grade: C
Choke
Chuck Palahniuk, the patron-saint of transgressive literature, came to public prominence with the masses through Figh...
Full Review  | Grade: B
The International
In 1991 the Bank of Credit and Commerce International (BCCI) in Luxembourg was charged with money laundering, supporting terrorism, arms trafficking, and the sale of nuclear technologies.  In 200...
Full Review  | Grade: C
Taken
The trailer for Taken has Liam Neeson on the phone with his daughter who is in a hotel.  She has just witnessed some thugs grab her friend, and as her father tells her to hide under the...
Full Review  | Grade: C
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans
The idea of vampires vs. werewolves isn't exactly new, but the Underworld franchise does the cinematic vision of it pretty well.  The vampires dress in black leather, the Lycan(thropes) wolf-out...
Full Review  | Grade: B
Gran Torino
Eastwood, at 78, is a living-film legend.  He personifies power, manliness, determination, and grit.   He is a rare breed of star who proves as comfortable behind a camera as in front o...
Full Review  | Grade: A
The Day the Earth Stood Still
When making a remake there are usually a few options.  From what I understand, Gus Van Sant's, Psycho, was almost shot-for-shot.  We have also seen general updates (Ocean's 11 or The Italian...
Full Review  | Grade: C

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