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.

Firestarter

May 13, 2022

While Efron and Lemmon are decent in their roles, the highlight, as it should be, is Armstrong.

Full Review | Grade: D

Top Gun: Maverick

May 12, 2022

Much like Ethan Hunt in the Mission: Impossible movies, Cruise embodies the character of Maverick with all his bravado, insecurities and skeletons.

Full Review | Grade: B

Blacklight

May 10, 2022

The best way to sum up this movie is that I still have no idea why the title is Blacklight.

Full Review | Grade: C

Uncharted

May 10, 2022

Uncharted borrows heavily from the different versions of the video game...which is to be expected.

Full Review | Grade: B

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

May 03, 2022

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' plot and script start out strong but become overburdened with details.

Full Review | Grade: C

Cyrano

May 02, 2022

With a well written screenplay and some beautifully shot scenes, Cyrano is a wonderful adaptation of the classic tale.

Full Review | Grade: B

The Bad Guys

Apr 21, 2022

Based on the book series of the same name, The Bad Guys has a great deal to offer but also often falls back on predictable tropes.

Full Review | Grade: B

The Northman

Apr 20, 2022

Eggers has solidified his legacy as a wonderful director and there are no doubts, he will be making movies, possibly even Oscar worthy ones, for many years to come.

Full Review | Grade: B

The King's Daughter

Apr 19, 2022

For a sci-fi, fantasy movie, The King’s Daughter has some good moments but not enough to make it an excellent film.

Full Review | Grade: C

Heavy Metal Physical Media: 4K UHD Review

Heavy Metal / Heavy Metal 2000 2-Movie Collection (Steelbook)

Apr 18, 2022

Heavy Metal didn’t win any awards and the movie certainly isn’t for everyone (neither is Heavy Metal 2000) but it has a certain charm that allows it to have a cult-like following.

Full Review | Grade: B