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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.

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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.


The Secret Life of Pets Movie / Film Review
The Secret Life of Pets
In a summer of sequels and lack luster movies, The Secret Life of Pets is a stand out in the crowd and once again reminds us why Illumination Entertainment is a force to be reckoned with in the world of animation. 
Full Review  | Grade: A

Kung Fu Panda 3 Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
Kung Fu Panda 3
The original cast returning helps lend an air of authenticity to the film.  The dialog is smooth and the story is fairly cute and interesting enough.
Full Review  | Grade: B

The Adderall Diaries Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
The Adderall Diaries
With terrific source material, the movie (The Adderall Diaries) should have been a deeply moving introspective look at various views of the same memories, but, sadly, falls short.
Full Review  | Grade: C

The Legend of Tarzan Movie / Film Review
The Legend of Tarzan
The cinematography (in The Legend of Tarzan) is spectacular and makes you want to hop on a plane and fly to Africa.
Full Review  | Grade: B

The BFG Movie / Film Review
The BFG
The fantasy world of the “dream tree” is magical though and gives The BFG a sense of whimsy and playfulness it desperately needs.  Unfortunately, those moments are too few to make a significant difference to the overall story.
Full Review  | Grade: C


Midnight Special Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
Midnight Special
In an era of remakes and sequels, Midnight Special offers something a little fresh and different.
Full Review  | Grade: B

The Other Side of the Door Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
The Other Side of the Door
If you want to be scared out of your mind, I suggest you choose a different film - Paranormal Activity perhaps.  The other side of the door was an idea that had some potential, but it definitely doesn’t live up to it.
Full Review  | Grade: D

Finding Dory Movie / Film Review
Finding Dory
Finding Dory is obviously one of this summer’s animated blockbusters and Disney/Pixar are counting on our love of the original film to draw audiences to the movie. Luckily, the film has the quality to make people want to see it.
Full Review  | Grade: B

The Martian Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
The Martian: Extended Edition
The real gem of the latest (The Martian) Blu-ray edition comes in the extras. The added feature is a Q&A with NASA scientists, Writer Andy Weir, Director Ridley Scott, and various other members of the space exploration community, including Bill Nye. 
Full Review  | Grade: A

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