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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.

In The Heart of The Sea

(Nathan M Rose) 3/8/2016 5:09 PM EST
Most people have heard the story of Moby Dick by Herman Melville, but most people have NOT heard the back story behind the creation of this American classic. In the Heart of the Sea, starring Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Benjamin Walker (Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter), and Cillian Murphy (Batman Begins), as well as being directed b... Read More

Zootopia

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 3/3/2016 9:26 PM EST
Known for their cute, fun animated feature films, Disney takes a drastic turn with their new release, Zootopia. Usually shying away from controversial topics, this time they delve in head on to one of the most stressful topics plaguing our country right now - racial tension. Along with other moral messages, the film artfully navig... Read More

London Has Fallen

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 3/3/2016 2:55 PM EST
For those who loved 2013's Olympus Has Fallen, this year's sequel, London Has Fallen, will surely live up to expectations. Many of the original cast has returned to make this action adventure film familiar on so many levels and enticing to fans of the original. However, with a new director (Babak Najafi; Banshee Origins) on board, there are e... Read More

Creed

(Nathan M Rose) 3/1/2016 4:29 PM EST
"You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain't how hard you hit; it's about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward. How much you can take, and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done." -- Rocky BalboaAside from boxing, the Rocky Balboa films have always been an analogy on life. Whether i... Read More

Gods of Egypt

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 2/25/2016 6:30 PM EST
In 22 years, Director Alex Proyas (The Crow) has made 6 major motion pictures. Some have become cult classics, while others were less than memorable. Regardless, one can usually discern a Proyas film, as his directing style is somewhat unique and his latest creation, Gods of Egypt, is no exception. With sweeping visuals, reminiscent of ... Read More

The Good Dinosaur

(Nathan M Rose) 2/23/2016 11:13 AM EST
The Good Dinosaur explores what life would be like if the big meteor that destroyed the dinosaurs, never made impact with Earth. What would it have been like if they were still around today and the roles were reversed, with humans being the "animals"?Arlo (Raymond Ochoa; A Christmas Carol) is one of three sibling dinosaurs. ... Read More

Black Mass

(Nathan M Rose) 2/16/2016 8:17 PM EST
John Gotti, Al Capone, Whitey Bolger... all notorious mobsters who left their mark.James "Whitey" Bolger (Johnny Depp; Pirates of the Caribbean) may have been a criminal, but he also reached a certain of level of genius. How else do you manage to outwit the FBI when you are right under their noses? Black Mass fr... Read More

The 33

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 2/16/2016 3:05 PM EST
Mining is hard work and dangerous. In fact, on average, over 1000 miners die each year. When a cave in occurs, any survivors eventually die under the rock because companies find it hopeless and expensive to even try to rescue them. Luckily, in 2010, that wasn't the fate for 33 Chilean miners, as the world watched and hoped f... Read More

Steve Jobs

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 2/15/2016 5:08 PM EST
To some, Steve Jobs (Michael Fassbender; X-Men: First Class) was brilliant. To others, he was an over-inflated ego, and, to a select few, he was the closest to God they think they will ever get. Whatever he was, there is no denying he was a visionary and most probably brilliant. While there have been a few movies and books a... Read More

Zoolander 2

(Sean Ferguson) 2/12/2016 10:02 AM EST
RELAX, They've Done It!It's right time nowWell, now…It's hard to believe it's been 15 years since Ben Stiller gave us fashion Icon Derek Zoolander bursting onto the big screen in the 2001 classic Zoolander. Love it, or hate it, there seemed to be no in-between for those that saw it. For those that loved it, it became a classic with lines... Read More