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.

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

Zootopia

Mar 03, 2016

As with most Disney film the cast is terrific and Goodwin and Bateman play off each other like a well oiled machine.

Full Review | Grade: A

London Has Fallen

Mar 03, 2016

Reprising his role as Banning, Butler was a strong casting choice in the first film, and he continues his tough guy, “take no prisoners” persona in this one as well.

Full Review | Grade: B

Gods of Egypt

Feb 25, 2016

In a time of remakes and sequels, Gods of Egypt attempts to bring something fresh to the theaters.

Full Review | Grade: C

The 33

Feb 16, 2016

For 69 days, the world watched as drills frantically tried to free 33 miners trapped in the refuge 200 stories below the surface. Running out of food and water, it seemed hopeless.

Full Review | Grade: C

Steve Jobs

Feb 15, 2016

The cast is phenomenal and I am not surprised by the Oscar nominations for Fassbender and Kate Winslet (Titanic), who plays Joanna Hoffman, Jobs’ Polish born right hand person.

Full Review | Grade: B