Theatrical, Streaming, Physical Media Reviews

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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.

War Dogs

Aug 17, 2016

Director Todd Phillips graduates from schtick comedy to more serious subject matter with this film but still manages to interject moments of “slapstick” that remind you of his previous success.

Full Review | Grade: C

11.22.63

Aug 16, 2016

The premise of 11.22.63 is great and interesting, and while the material is too long for a feature film, it is too short for an 8-hour mini-series.

Full Review | Grade: B

Sausage Party

Aug 12, 2016

I dub Sausage Party “The soft porn of the animated food industry”.

Full Review | Grade: B

Pete's Dragon

Aug 11, 2016

Pete's Dragon itself is dark, depressing and not suitable for its intended audience –families with young children.

Full Review | Grade: D

Hell or High Water

Aug 11, 2016

I’m not sure Jeff Bridges makes a bad film anymore, but if he does, he is usually the bright spot. True to form, he plays his character well.

Full Review | Grade: B

Florence Foster Jenkins

Aug 11, 2016

Simon Helberg is masterful at displaying emotion without saying a word and stands toe to toe with these screen giants in every scene.

Full Review | Grade: B

Suicide Squad

Aug 04, 2016

Does Suicide Squad live up to the hype? No, no it doesn’t. Is it absolutely horrible? No, no it isn’t.

Full Review | Grade: B

Confirmation

Aug 02, 2016

With a movie like Confirmation, you need a solid script to hold audience attention and HBO got one with writer Susannah Grant (Erin Brockovich).

Full Review | Grade: B

Keanu

Aug 01, 2016

As a recent comedy goes, Keanu is above average and works on many levels. The story was cute and the cat(s) even cuter – not to mention pretty good at acting.

Full Review | Grade: B