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.

Alita: Battle Angel

Feb 11, 2019

Rosa Salazar is more than believable as the innocent, wide-eyed (literally and figuratively) cyborg who eventually discovers she is a fierce warrior.

Full Review | Grade: B

Widows

Feb 11, 2019

Davis is masterful as the strong leader of this resilient group of women and Rodriguez and Debicki match her in every scene.

Full Review | Grade: A

Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel

Feb 07, 2019

If you like a good fairytale story, baseball or are Jewish (or more than one of these things) you will identify with Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel.

Full Review | Grade: A

The Old Man & the Gun

Feb 05, 2019

Redford picked a strong project to be his swan song and Lowery made sure he rode off into the sunset with dignity and flair.

Full Review | Grade: A

Poetic Justice

Feb 04, 2019

Considering Shakur’s untimely death, this Blu-ray is certainly a collector’s item for his loyal fans.

Full Review | Grade: C

They Shall Not Grow Old

Feb 01, 2019

While difficult to watch, They Shall Not Grow Old is a loving tribute to a grandfather from his grandson and to a generation of young men who fought bravely and survived.

Full Review | Grade: A

The Hate U Give

Jan 22, 2019

The Hate U Give is a well done and worthwhile film that everyone should see.

Full Review | Grade: A

Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween

Jan 21, 2019

If you read the Goosebumps book series and are a fan of the stories and Slappy (or know someone who is) then you will want to pick up this title for the young adult in your life.

Full Review | Grade: C

Glass

Jan 16, 2019

Shyamalan does what we expect him to do with Glass and it wraps up these storylines though I don’t know if it was worth the 19-year wait.

Full Review | Grade: B

Deadpool 2 Physical Media: Blu-ray Review

Once Upon a Deadpool

Jan 15, 2019

Once Upon a Deadpool is more of a companion piece rather than a replacement for Deadpool 2 as it doesn’t easily explain several of the plot points which are glossed over in this family-friendlier version.

Full Review | Grade: B