FlickDirect Movie Reviews

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, 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.


Every Day
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


Adrift
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


The Patriot
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
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
Theatrically there is style sewn throughout Red Sparrow, but at times, it simply needed more.
Full Review  | Grade: C

The Matrix
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
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
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

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