Theatrical, Streaming, Physical Media Reviews

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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.

Focus

May 28, 2015

I get why they named the movie Focus. As Will Smith's (Men in Black, Ali) character, Nicky, explains the trick to being a good con artist is to shift the victim's focus away fro...

Full Review | Grade: D

Tomorrowland

May 21, 2015

Tomorrowland -- If you are a Disney fan, go see it for the novelty. Just don't expect too much.

Full Review | Grade: C

American Sniper

May 18, 2015

This is a film everyone should see and luckily the writing, directing and acting are excellent which makes seeing it even more worthwhile. As far as war movies go, this one is really top notch.

Full Review | Grade: A

Pitch Perfect 2

May 14, 2015

Fans of the first Pitch Perfect movie won’t be disappointed if they go in to the theater knowing it won’t be as good as the original.

Full Review | Grade: B

White Collar Season Six

May 12, 2015

I had heard a lot of good things about the acclaimed USA Network show White Collar but I had never actually seen it so I wasn't sure what to expect when I dove, head first, in to the fina...

Full Review | Grade: B

Black or White

May 12, 2015

Whichever the reason Black or White simply wasn’t as successful as perhaps it could have been and, between the storyline and the talent, it is a shame it won’t be a more memorable movie.

Full Review | Grade: C

Cake

Apr 30, 2015

Claire Bennett (Jenifer Aniston; Friends, Horrible Bosses) is in a lot of pain. Continual, excruciating pain. Physical pain, mental pain and, most importantly, emotional pain.&nbs...

Full Review | Grade: A

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