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.

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: A

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: A

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

Person of Interest Physical Media: Blu-ray Review

The Complete Fifth Season

Jul 29, 2016

It’s a shame this was the final season of Person of Interest because it becomes more intriguing to me with every passing year.

Full Review | Grade: F

Jason Bourne

Jul 28, 2016

After the Bourne Legacy, the franchise needed a boost and it certainly got one with this latest film.

Full Review | Grade: B

I Am Wrath

Jul 26, 2016

I Am Wrath had some great potential but needed more details and fuller script to allow these talented actors to do what they do best.

Full Review | Grade: C

Ghostbusters

Jul 14, 2016

McCarthy isn’t funny and her voice is annoyingly nasal. Wiig is slightly better but mostly uninspired. Jones adds a few moments of hilarity and a streetwise toughness that works most of the time, but the real star is McKinnon.

Full Review | Grade: C