Theatrical, Streaming, Physical Media Reviews

Here at FlickDirect, our goal is to provide up-to-date reviews on theatrical, home entertainment, and television series. Check out the reviews of upcoming films or programming, and even our take on the classsics.

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.

Muppets Most Wanted

Aug 12, 2014

Muppets Most Wanted is anything but.

Full Review | Grade: C

Need For Speed

Aug 06, 2014

While I didn’t hate Need for speed as much as I thought I would, I don’t know that I would watch it again unless I happened to be channel surfing on a rainy day.

Full Review | Grade: B

Get On Up

Jul 31, 2014

Of course the real star of the movie was the music itself.

Full Review | Grade: B

Rio 2

Jul 18, 2014

Rio 2 is a feel good time.

Full Review | Grade: B

The Lottery

Jul 18, 2014

Lifetime's The Lottery Gives Us A Glimpse at the End of the World.

Full Review | Grade: B

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

Jul 10, 2014

Based on the previews, I was excited to see this film but I was ultimately disappointed.

Full Review | Grade: C

Earth To Echo

Jul 02, 2014

Earth to Echo is a cute, PG rated film with some truly laugh out loud moments for the entire family.

Full Review | Grade: B

Non-Stop

Jun 13, 2014

While Non-Stop had an interesting premise, I felt there were too many plot twists that all had to happen in a particular sequence in order for the story to work.

Full Review | Grade: B

A Million Ways to Die in the West

May 29, 2014

A Million Ways to Die in the West has enough laughs to forgive it’s almost two hour running time and true fans will love every minute of it.

Full Review | Grade: B

3 Days to Kill

May 29, 2014

Though 3 Days to Kill will never win an Oscar or a Golden Globe, it is a fast paced film, the is enjoyable when you just want to relax and have some good old action fun on your TV.

Full Review | Grade: B