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.

The Boss

Apr 07, 2016

The real tragedy of The Boss is that, for a comedy, it isn’t remotely funny.

Full Review | Grade: D

Point Break

Mar 29, 2016

From the beautiful snow covered mountains to the magnificent waters of the Angel Falls in Brazil, every destination is more breathtaking than the next. At least Point Break is visually stunning if nothing else.

Full Review | Grade: D

The Americans Physical Media: DVD Review

The Americans: Season 3

Mar 24, 2016

The entire cast is excellent as they portray a very real time in American history. Kerri Russell is certainly the stand out of the show.

Full Review | Grade: A

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Mar 24, 2016

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice lacks is excitement. It has plenty of fighting scenes but no real urgency to add suspense.

Full Review | Grade: B

Eye in the Sky

Mar 23, 2016

There is so much right about Eye in the Sky it’s difficult to find many flaws.

Full Review | Grade: A

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2

Mar 23, 2016

Part of what makes My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 so much fun is the cast. From Vardalos to Corbett and Constantine, Kazan, and every one in between, the comedic timing is spot on and serious delivery of such obviously hilarious dialogue is terrific.

Full Review | Grade: B

Allegiant

Mar 17, 2016

Allegiant is beginning to suffer the same fate as another recent book trilogy turned movie series, in that it has lost some of the original appeal and has gotten boring.

Full Review | Grade: C

Victor Frankenstein

Mar 14, 2016

With a terrific cast and a unique perspective on the story, Victor Frankenstein had so much potential. Sadly, it simply falls flat.

Full Review | Grade: C

Peanuts

Mar 14, 2016

Every Peanuts character is there with their famous quotes and the classic theme song and I was immediately transported back to my childhood.

Full Review | Grade: C

10 Cloverfield Lane

Mar 10, 2016

10 Cloverfield Lane has a good, solid script, a great cast – with early Oscar buzz for Goodman – and enough suspense to keep audiences waiting to see what happens next.

Full Review | Grade: B