Pete's Dragon
Pete's Dragon itself is dark, depressing and not suitable for its intended audience –families with young children.
FlickDirect Movie Reviews
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.
Hell or High Water
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.
Florence Foster Jenkins
Simon Helberg is masterful at displaying emotion without saying a word and stands toe to toe with these screen giants in every scene.
Suicide Squad
Does Suicide Squad live up to the hype? No, no it doesn’t. Is it absolutely horrible? No, no it isn’t.
Confirmation
With a movie like Confirmation, you need a solid script to hold audience attention and HBO got one with writer Susannah Grant (Erin Brockovich).
Keanu
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.
The Complete Fifth Season
It’s a shame this was the final season of Person of Interest because it becomes more intriguing to me with every passing year.
Jason Bourne
After the Bourne Legacy, the franchise needed a boost and it certainly got one with this latest film.
I Am Wrath
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.
Ghostbusters
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.