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.

CHiPs

Jun 23, 2017

The basic concepts of the show are still there, but that is about it. CHiPs is raw and action packed and wears it’s R-rated badge with pride.

Full Review | Grade: C

Get Out

May 23, 2017

It was with this plot that comedian-actor, Jordan Peele (Keanu), launched his directorial debut into a film, and not just any film but one that reflects the underlying current of racism in our society as well as provides a riveting horror tale.

Full Review | Grade: B

Wonder Woman Physical Media: Blu-ray Review

Wonder Woman Commemorative Edition

May 16, 2017

The Blu-ray is presented in 16:9 anaphoric widescreen that is a very nice bump over the originally released DVD version and the soundtrack really packs a punch on the action scenes.

Full Review | Grade: A

Heat: Director’s Definitive Edition

May 09, 2017

There is a reason this film as been named one of the top 100 movies of all time. The cast is simply amazing, the story is one of the best crime dramas ever put on film, the dialog is sharp and smart, and the end result is an epic film that will be studied by film lovers and critics for decades to come.

Full Review | Grade: A

Underworld: Blood Wars

Apr 24, 2017

A lot of younger faces are introduced to this new film (Underworld: Blood Wars), in the hopeful attempt to bring in a more youthful audience to the series as most of their fans have grown up.

Full Review | Grade: C

Aftermath

Apr 05, 2017

While not being one of Schwarzenegger's best roles, the film shows that there is more to "The Terminator" than just muscles and one-liners.

Full Review | Grade: B

John Wick, Chapter 2

Feb 09, 2017

Make no mistake about it John Wick: Chapter 2 has all the carnage of the original, and if that is all you are going for you will not be disappointed.

Full Review | Grade: A

Homeland: The Complete Fifth Season

Jan 19, 2017

As demonstrated by past seasons and her numerous awards, Claire Daines is an amazing actor that embodies the role of Carrie Mathison, the bipolar, former CIA agent.

Full Review | Grade: A