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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.


Inferno Movie / Film Review
Inferno
Inferno's ending has been altered. While cinematically more exciting, it also holds no mystery.  Audiences who don’t know the story might find it wrapped up the movie neatly, but those who do won’t necessarily enjoy it.
Full Review  | Grade: B

Mr. Church Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
Mr. Church
What starts out as a heartwarming, but tragic, story, loses itself half way through and becomes so much less than it potentially could have been.
Full Review  | Grade: C

Independence Day: Resurgence Physical Media: 4K UHD Review
Independence Day: Resurgence
If you own the first Independence Day, I suggest buying this one so you have both in your collection, but, as a stand-alone, it doesn’t excite as much as the original.
Full Review  | Grade: D

The Night Of Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
The Night Of
The Night Of  is a hard look at the judicial system, The New York Police Department, Rikers Island Penitentiary and racism in the United States.
Full Review  | Grade: A

American Pastoral Movie / Film Review
American Pastoral
As a first effort, McGregor’s directorial debut is lacking, but perhaps he chose to bite off a huge chunk by taking on a literary masterpiece. 
Full Review  | Grade: C

Cafe Society Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
Cafe Society
Woody Allen has a way of capturing the tone and essence of whatever setting and time period he is highlighting and transports the viewer seamlessly into that world.
Full Review  | Grade: B

Joshy Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
Joshy
Joshy is a little underwhelming when you first watch it, but the more you think about it and let it marinate, it tends to grow on you. 
Full Review  | Grade: B

Blood Father Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
Blood Father
Blood Father reminds us why Mel Gibson has had longevity in a career that chews people up and spits them out more often than not.
Full Review  | Grade: B

Broken Vows Physical Media: DVD Review
Broken Vows
The shots of New Orleans made me long for a road trip to visit the crescent city once again.
Full Review  | Grade: C

The Purge: Election Year Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
The Purge: Election Year
None of films in The Purge franchise are spectacular works of art, but, for what they are, they are enjoyable enough and this last one is more of the same.
Full Review  | Grade: C

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