FlickDirect Movie Reviews

Movie / Film Reviews by Allison Rose

Browse reviews written by Allison Rose, including critical takes on films, home entertainment releases, and television series.


Allison   Rose, FlickDirect film critic

Allison Rose is a Senior Correspondent and Critic for FlickDirect, bringing years of experience in film coverage and broadcast media. A Hofstra University communications graduate, she previously held an FCC broadcast license and now shares her movie expertise weekly on KRMS News/Talk 97.5 FM, with additional appearances on television and at industry events. Recognized as a Tomatometer-Approved Critic, Allison is an active member of SEFCA, the Florida Film Critics Circle, and the Online Film Critics Society.


Apartment 7A
Director/co-writer Natalie Erika James makes Apartment 7A her own while paying homage to Roman Polanski's half-century-old film, Rosemary's Baby.
Full Review  | Grade: B

The Substance
The Substance's Moore and Qualley are excellent as essentially two halves of a whole and command the screen each second they are on it.
Full Review  | Grade: B


Beezel
For fans of gory, jumpy, full of “sneak attacks” and blood horror movies, Beezel delivers.
Full Review  | Grade: C

Transformers One
While Transformers One does feel like a very well-animated Saturday morning cartoon, the plot is well thought out and the writing is smart and funny.
Full Review  | Grade: A


Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Despite a stellar cast led by Michael Keaton and Wynona Ryder, the sequel falls flat, failing to recapture the charm and originality of the 1988 classic.
Full Review  | Grade: C


Blink Twice
The location shoot in Mexico lends itself to both the opulent lifestyle and the secluded creepiness feel of a horror movie.
Full Review  | Grade: B

Gunner
Gunner is the type of movie that lacks imagination as the plot is recycled, the music is off the mark and many of the performances are simply mediocre.
Full Review  | Grade: D

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