Theatrical, Streaming, Physical Media Reviews

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Allison Rose, a Senior Correspondent and Critic at FlickDirect, is a dynamic presence in the entertainment industry with a communications degree from Hofstra University. She brings her film expertise to KRMS News/Talk 97.5 FM and broadcast television, and is recognized as a Tomatometer-Approved Critic. Her role as an adept event moderator in various entertainment industry forums underscores her versatility. Her affiliations with SEFCA, the Florida Film Critics Circle, and the Online Film Critics Society highlight her as an influential figure in film criticism and media.

Inherent Vice

Apr 29, 2015

Inherent vice: noun Hidden defect (or the very nature) of a good or property which of itself is the cause of (or contributes to) its deterioration, damage, or wastage. ...

Full Review | Grade: D

The Mentalist Physical Media: DVD Review

The Mentalist: The Complete Seventh Season

Apr 28, 2015

The award winning series, The Mentalist, ended its seven season run this spring and is out on DVD this week. For fans of the show this short season wraps up the series with a neat littl...

Full Review | Grade: B

The Age of Adaline

Apr 23, 2015

From the trailers I decided I wanted to see Age of Adaline. It looked mildly interesting, starred actors I typically liked, and wasn't the same old action adventure, sci-fi or rom...

Full Review | Grade: C

Furious 7

Apr 03, 2015

Furious 7 is everything you would expect from the Fast and Furious franchise and so much more. Once again "the family" needs to pull together to fight against others who want...

Full Review | Grade: A

Home

Mar 26, 2015

For the kids, Home is a cute movie with a main character you want to squeeze and some nice songs. It certainly won’t be an epic or memorable animated film in the long run, but for a family day at the movies, you could do worse.

Full Review | Grade: B

The Penguins of Madagascar

Mar 25, 2015

After three movies of playing bit characters in the background, the Penguins of Madagascar finally have gotten their starring roles. The black and white flightless birds, that have always had ab...

Full Review | Grade: B

Sons of Anarchy Physical Media: Blu-ray Review

Sons of Anarchy: Season Seven

Mar 15, 2015

Sons of Anarchy, one of the most successful cable TV series ever, gave its viewers a good send off. Unlike other series finales, it doesn’t leave anything up in the air but wraps things up tightly.

Full Review | Grade: B

Cinderella

Mar 13, 2015

Cinderella is family friendly fare that is worth the price of admission.

Full Review | Grade: B

Exodus: Gods and Kings

Mar 13, 2015

Sadly, the cast, scenery and extras can’t save this film or Director Scott. This was indeed a bold project that unfortunately falls short of the past versions.

Full Review | Grade: C