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.

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

The Infiltrator

Jul 13, 2016

Well told, nicely paced, and beautifully acted, The Infiltrator, left me craving more at the end.

Full Review | Grade: B

Green Room

Jul 11, 2016

I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the tragic, unexpected passing of Anton Yelchin. If Green Room is any indication of what is to come, he was a huge talent with a bright future ahead of him.

Full Review | Grade: B