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.

Star Wars: Rebels Physical Media: DVD Review

Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion

Oct 27, 2014

Let's face it. Create anything having to do with Star Wars and you have an instant audience. It is an iconic franchise spanning generations. Disney XD and Lucas Films LTD obviousl...

Full Review | Grade: B

Fury

Oct 17, 2014

I'm not sure what the fascination is with WWII movies in the past 20 years but there have been several made on the subject. Fury is the latest addition to this list. Set in German...

Full Review | Grade: B

Book of Life

Oct 17, 2014

The Book of life isn't up to par with some of the more recent animated offerings but it is a fun little film.

Full Review | Grade: B

The Best of Me

Oct 17, 2014

The Best of me is not great cinema and won’t be winning any awards but Liberato is terrific and the photography is beautiful. Otherwise, it’s what you would expect from a Nicholas Sparks’ film.

Full Review | Grade: C

The Good Lie

Oct 16, 2014

While the movie is well acted and visually pleasing, I don’t expect it to do exceptionally well at the box office because of its limited release.

Full Review | Grade: A

Sleeping Beauty

Oct 08, 2014

The magic that is a Disney movie is truly evident in any number of the classic animated features in their catalog. Included in this list is Sleeping Beauty, which has a Diamond edition...

Full Review | Grade: B

Edge Of Tomorrow

Oct 06, 2014

"Shampoo, rinse, repeat" or Groundhog's day on a bad acid trip are really two of the best ways to sum up Edge of Tomorrow starring Tom Cruise (Mission impossible;...

Full Review | Grade: B

Gone Girl

Oct 03, 2014

I expect Gone Girl to be up for several, well deserved, academy awards.

Full Review | Grade: A

Gone With The Wind Physical Media: Blu-ray Review

Gone With the Wind 75th Anniversary

Oct 02, 2014

Even without the box set memorabilia, Gone With The Wind would be worth purchasing alone but the added features are a nice touch.

Full Review | Grade: A

The Big Bang Theory Physical Media: Blu-ray Review

The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Seventh Season

Sep 19, 2014

"…Math, science, history, unraveling the mystery that all started with a big bang". Season 7 of "The Big Bang Theory" is headed to Blu-ray and DVD and i...

Full Review | Grade: A