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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.

All Reviews Theatrical 4K / Blu-ray TV / Streaming

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.


Beauty and the Beast Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
Beauty and the Beast
Disney is on a role with their movies, both animated and live-action, and the production value is part of the reason why.  The time taken to create the set pieces that come to life and all the special effects sequences are incredibly done and, though they had the potential to, don’t seem cheesy or fake in any way. 
Full Review  | Grade: A

Aftermath Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
Aftermath
For those looking for action hero Schwarzenegger, he isn’t anywhere to be found in this film but with a very talented cast members, the movie has some great moments.
Full Review  | Grade: C

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Movie / Film Review
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Rose Byrne is terrific as Skloot, a somewhat naïve freelance writer determined to get the Lacks family to trust her enough to tell their story. However, the stand out is Winfrey herself as the emotionally, mentally and physically ill Deborah.
Full Review  | Grade: B

The Assignment Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
The Assignment
Sigourney Weaver is masterful as the conceited and somewhat maniacal doctor. Her delivery is methodical and deliberate, which gives the audience the feel for what the good doctor was like before she lost her license and was incarcerated.
Full Review  | Grade: C

Dredd Physical Media: 4K UHD Review
Dredd
The 2160p high definition video quality of the 4K UHD is outstanding in this case. The bold hues of the colors, especially the blood splatter, are excellent and the black tones are deep and true.
Full Review  | Grade: B

Churchill Movie / Film Review
Churchill
Cox is well suited to playing this character (Churchill ) and though he is not the first, nor maybe the best, he does well to portray the iconic, beloved man during a time of supreme angst and sorrow in his life.
Full Review  | Grade: B

The Blackcoat's Daughter Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
The Blackcoat's Daughter
The mostly young cast does a superb job of creating Perkin’s vision. While his dialogue is simplistic, the silences say just as much, if not more. Roberts’ subtle depiction of a mental patient is a sharp contrast to Shipka’s more overtly possessed performance.
Full Review  | Grade: C

Fist Fight Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
Fist Fight
While not a unique concept, the movie has some great lines and laugh out loud moments. I promise you, it picks up 30 minutes before the end of the movie and slides into home plate for a home run of an ending.
Full Review  | Grade: C

Logan Physical Media: 4K UHD Review
Logan
It is a shame that we finally get to see “The Wolverine” as he was intended to be, but struggling with his powers since his time has finally come...it would have been nice to see one more film with Hugh Jackman in his full glory as Wolverine (and an R rating) before getting to this story.
Full Review  | Grade: A

Girls Theatrical, Streaming, Physical Media Review
Girls: The Complete Sixth Season
There is a reason Girls is an awarding winning show and Season Six is holding to the tradition of excellent writing and acting.  The season is well thought out and gripping and gives the audience some of that “personal growth” we have been wanting from these characters.
Full Review  | Grade: A

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