Theatrical, Streaming, Physical Media Reviews by Allison Rose

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

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.

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

Measure of a Man

May 10, 2018

While occasionally difficult to watch the movie overall entertaining and reminds the audience to never settle and always be their best selves.

Full Review | Grade: B

RBG

May 10, 2018

If you know little about this short in stature judicial powerhouse I suggest you spend the almost hour and forty minutes of the documentary learning who she is personally and professionally.

Full Review | Grade: A

Peter Rabbit

May 09, 2018

If you have a little one in your house, owning Peter Rabbit is recommended.

Full Review | Grade: C

Source Code

May 08, 2018

The cast of Source Code is terrific and the plot movies along nicely keeping the audience focused and engaged. As movies go you could do far worse and I suspect this is one film that changes with each viewing as I’m sure there are more details you notice each time.

Full Review | Grade: B

Deep Blue Sea 2

May 04, 2018

After 19 years of waiting, Deep Blue Sea fans get their sequel

Full Review | Grade: C

National Lampoon's Van Wilder

May 02, 2018

If you are a fan of Reynolds or National Lampoons I suggest you add this Blu-ray to your collection.

Full Review | Grade: B

Den of Thieves

Apr 29, 2018

Den of Thieves is a decent film that has some exciting moments but leaves spaces that can make things mildly confusing from time to time.

Full Review | Grade: C

Hostiles

Apr 24, 2018

With superb actors bringing these characters to life and Cooper at the helm this movie offers both a literal and figurative journey to a well-earned and peaceful conclusion.

Full Review | Grade: B