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.

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

Horrible Bosses 2

Feb 24, 2015

In my opinion, it’s just not worth owning or even renting. Like many sequels, it was just disappointing in the end.

Full Review | Grade: C

Big Hero 6

Feb 23, 2015

Some Hard core comic book fans will find fault with Big Hero 6 but I for one thought it was really entertaining and I loved Baymax!

Full Review | Grade: A

Fifty Shades of Grey

Feb 13, 2015

Fifty Shades of Grey is better than I expected after seeing the trailers but it certainly won’t be winning any awards.

Full Review | Grade: C

The Slap

Feb 12, 2015

It will be interesting to see if THE SLAP can maintain the early momentum but, for now, I’m eager to see episode two which bodes well for the show.

Full Review | Grade: A

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Feb 12, 2015

Overall, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Day is a good way to entertain your young ones for an hour and a half.

Full Review | Grade: B

Kingsman: The Secret Service

Feb 11, 2015

With great acting and an interesting plot, Kingsman had the potential of being a truly great film and, while it is fun, enjoyable and entertaining, it falls short of being iconic.

Full Review | Grade: B