Movie Reviews, Digital HD Reviews, and Television Reviews
Here at FlickDirect, our goal is to provide up-to-date reviews on theatrical, home entertainment, and television series. Check out the scoop on upcoming films or programming, and even our take on the classsics from our critics and Roten Tomoatoes Approved, Allison Rose.
Game of Thrones: The Complete Sixth Season
![]() (Jennifer Broderick) 11/15/2016 8:43 AM EST Winter is coming" is the catch phrase of the highly popular HBO series Game of Thrones. Many people question if the $10 million dollars or more per episode HBO spent on Game of Thones Season 6 was worth the money. For ten episodes, that's more than $100 million dollars for the season. The money spent ... Read More |
Finding Dory
![]() (Jennifer Broderick) 11/14/2016 3:24 PM EST We all know the story of the little boy disabled boy who proves to everyone that just because he is disabled, he is not handicapped. Oh- wait. It was a fish- and the movie was called Finding Nemo (Disney Pixar Films). In the much anticipated and eagerly awaited sequel, Finding Dory brings to like the bonding of a diverse family an... Read More |
Star Wars: The Force Awakens 3D Collector's Edition
![]() (Allison Hazlett-Rose) 11/13/2016 6:21 PM EST Ever since the Star Wars: The Force Awakens film was announced, the anticipation was palpable. When the movie finally came out last December, the frenzy surrounding it was incredible and, even though some of the plot was recycled, it managed to deliver. Much to audiences' delight, it fed their sense of nostalgia and refueled their l... Read More |
Arrival
![]() (Allison Hazlett-Rose) 11/10/2016 11:45 AM EST Your average alien movie is usually an action packed, blow ‘em up, sci-fi thriller. Spaceships show up and kill millions of people, forcing humanity to work together to save the human race. Rarely does Hollywood divert from this formula because these movies often become blockbusters. However, Arrival is not your average alien movie.Dr. ... Read More |
The Hunger Games Series
![]() (Allison Hazlett-Rose) 11/8/2016 2:00 PM EST The Suzanne Collins young adult book series The Hunger Games was enjoyed by teenagers and adults alike and became bestsellers. They spawned four blockbuster movies (the last book was broken into two films) and solidified Jennifer Lawrence (X-Men: First Class) as an A list Hollywood actress. They brought to ... Read More |
Trolls
![]() (Allison Hazlett-Rose) 11/3/2016 2:53 PM EST Take some cute, colorful characters, mean monsters, a story with a moral and some fun songs and what do you get? In general, any number of animated films but in this case specifically…Trolls. DreamWorks and Twentieth Century Fox's latest animated feature hits theaters November 4, 2016, and it promises to be an ... Read More |
Doctor Strange
![]() (Allison Hazlett-Rose) 11/3/2016 11:11 AM EST The Marvel universe seems to be never ending. With a plethora of comic book heroes and villains to draw from, they manage to crank out a movie every three to six months it seems. Each time the hype and excitement around the movie is immense, whether or not it is warranted. This month's hero of choice is Doctor Strange (Benedic... Read More |
The Complete Second Season
![]() (Allison Hazlett-Rose) 11/1/2016 10:26 AM EST When Ballers first appeared on HBO in 2015, it was pretty close to what I was expecting. Football, loose women, money, and fast cars permeated every episode (well, I hope the football part would since the show is called Ballers). However, it also included a plot worthy of taking notice. Season One was a solid effort and kept audie... Read More |
Bad Moms
![]() (Allison Hazlett-Rose) 10/31/2016 7:57 PM EST When Bridesmaids hit theaters in 2011 it created a whole new level of female comedies. It was racier and raunchier and had audiences laughing hysterically. It opened the door to more crass and vulgar movies starring female leads in order to give male actors a run for their money. This summer, Bad Moms riva... Read More |
Inferno
![]() (Allison Hazlett-Rose) 10/27/2016 11:02 AM EST If you like solving puzzles, you should read every one of Dan Brown's novels. He combines cyphers with history and architectural beauty. He has made Professor Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks; Sully) everyone's favorite teacher and sent us racing all over the world unravelling conspiracies. His 2013 novel,&nbs... Read More |