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.

Ocean's 8

Jun 06, 2018

While the mostly female cast might make it seem like a girls night out movie, this is a film both men and women alike can enjoy.

Full Review | Grade: B

Every Day

Jun 04, 2018

A good script and cast combined with a unique and interesting story is a winning combination and a film every teenager and their parents should watch.

Full Review | Grade: B

Peter Pan Physical Media: Blu-ray Review

Peter Pan Anniversary Edition

Jun 04, 2018

If you have young ones or are a new grandparent, I recommend picking this release up of Peter Pan today if you don’t already own it.

Full Review | Grade: B

Adrift

May 31, 2018

Compelling and life-affirming, Adrift is a real-life survival story...Emotional and draining it will make you wonder what you have been doing with your life.

Full Review | Grade: B

Jurassic Park Physical Media: 4K UHD Review

Jurassic Park 25th Anniversary Collection

May 29, 2018

The audio is slightly upgraded to DTS:X (from DTS-HD Master audio 7.1). The now infamous roar in Jurassic Park is full and vibrates throughout your entire house.

Full Review | Grade: A

The Patriot

May 22, 2018

The Patriot is a solid Mel Gibson film that also showcased an up and coming talent that was Heath Ledger.

Full Review | Grade: B

Early Man

May 22, 2018

Early Man is encoded with Dolby Atmos and, if you have a surround sound system, you can definitely hear the difference.

Full Review | Grade: B

Red Sparrow

May 21, 2018

Theatrically there is style sewn throughout Red Sparrow, but at times, it simply needed more.

Full Review | Grade: C

The Matrix

May 21, 2018

With the addition of the 4K quality, The Matrix is once again an experience everyone should have at least once.

Full Review | Grade: A

Solo: A Star Wars Story

May 15, 2018

As a standalone film, Solo: A Star Wars Story has a good plot, interesting characters, and well-done action scenes. As part of the classic franchise, it comes across a little disjointed and disconnected.

Full Review | Grade: B