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 Greatest Showman

Dec 20, 2017

From the cast to the costumes to the music, The Greatest Showman has so much to offer and with a PG rating, it’s the perfect movie to take the whole family to this holiday season.

Full Review | Grade: B

Boston

Dec 19, 2017

Dunham does a wonderful job of including so much of the human interest angle into Boston, infusing it with grit and heart. His presentation and delivery hold the viewer’s attention even if they are a novice to the world of running and Marathons.

Full Review | Grade: B

Stronger

Dec 19, 2017

Stronger isn't a movie about the events of April 2013 and how it affected Boston and the United States. Rather, it is about how one sunny afternoon affected a simple man, his girlfriend, and his family.

Full Review | Grade: A

Victoria & Abdul

Dec 18, 2017

I wonder if there is anything Dench can’t do. Any project she is tied to is going to have a certain level of quality befitting her acting abilities and Victoria and Abdul is no exception.

Full Review | Grade: B

Men in Black Physical Media: 4K UHD Review

Men in Black Trilogy

Dec 15, 2017

This 4K UHD release is the best possible versions of The Men in Black Trilogy and for any fan of the series, this is one set you don't want to miss out on!

Full Review | Grade: A

Fuller House: The Complete Second Season

Dec 14, 2017

Fuller House is purely a walk down memory lane for those of us who watched and loved the original and offers a sense of nostalgia for cheesy laugh tracks and corny “dad” jokes.

Full Review | Grade: C

Home Again

Dec 12, 2017

Coming to Blu-ray and DVD for the holidays, Home Again is a good choice for anyone who is a fan of the Rom-Com genre.

Full Review | Grade: C

The Post

Dec 06, 2017

Question: What do you get when you put Streep and Tom Hanks together with Director Steven Spielberg? Answer: A movie making a “dream team” of course.

Full Review | Grade: A

Jumanji

Dec 05, 2017

Jumanji gets an update this month while Sony celebrates the 20th anniversary of the original with a 4K UHD Blu-ray release.

Full Review | Grade: B

Logan Lucky

Nov 27, 2017

Daniel Craig is great as this hillbilly yet intelligent criminal. This role is unlike anything we have seen him play before as it was less serious and certainly less refined from his James Bond hero.

Full Review | Grade: B