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.

Sideways

Allison Rose | Oct 22, 2024

Giamatti, although overlooked by the Academy, serves as the emotional anchor of the film, holding its narrative together with his compelling performance.

Full Review | Grade: B

Twisters

Maureen Buccellato | Oct 22, 2024

Twisters delivers emotional depth, stunning visuals, and thrilling tornado action, balancing personal drama with large-scale destruction.

Full Review | Grade: B

Smile 2

Allison Rose | Oct 17, 2024

Smile 2 has a few less-than-stellar moments but continues the tradition set in the first film and based on the ending, a third film is most probably going to happen.

Full Review | Grade: B

A Nightmare on Elm Street

Allison Rose | Oct 14, 2024

Wes Craven, known as the master of horror and sultan of shock, brings terrifying thrills in A Nightmare On Elm Street, a true classic of the genre.

Full Review | Grade: B

The West Wing Physical Media: Blu-ray Review

The West Wing: Complete Series

Allison Rose | Oct 11, 2024

The West Wing is regarded as one of the greatest television shows of all time, having won 26 Primetime Emmy Awards, 3 Golden Globes and 2 Peabody Awards during its original run.

Full Review | Grade: B

Piece by Piece

Allison Rose | Oct 09, 2024

Using Legos to illustrate Williams's artistry makes this documentary groundbreaking, relatable on a variety of levels, and easy to watch regardless of one's age.

Full Review | Grade: B

Harold and the Purple Crayon

Allison Rose | Oct 08, 2024

Seeing Harold, his friends, and his crayons come to life is a treat that anyone familiar with the books would be interested to see.

Full Review | Grade: C

Friends: The Complete Series

Allison Rose | Oct 03, 2024

Friends still has massive appeal as evidenced by the viewership of the 2021 televised reunion, and the outpouring of love as news of Perry's death broke in 2023

Full Review | Grade: B