Theatrical, Streaming, Physical Media Reviews by Allison Rose

Browse reviews written by Allison Rose, including critical takes on films, home entertainment releases, and television series.

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.

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

A Walk Among the Tombstones

Sep 19, 2014

ore than just a “scary film”, “A Walk Among the Tombstones” makes you think, and to a certain extent, feel bad for the drug dealers whose loved ones have been taken from them and brutally murdered for the sake of money and a warped “thrill”.

Full Review | Grade: B

Godzilla

Sep 16, 2014

The care and time Warner Bros. took on the Godzilla transfer makes this Blu-ray a contender for one the best transfers of the year.

Full Review | Grade: B

The Drop

Sep 12, 2014

One of James Gandolfini's (The Sopranos) final movies, "The Drop", heads to theaters today, September 12, 2014. Gandolfini plays Cousin Marv a former tough guy...

Full Review | Grade: B

As Above / So Below

Aug 29, 2014

It is in my opinion, that you should not waste your time or money on For As Above/ So Below, and stay home and rent “Poltergeist” instead.

Full Review | Grade: D

Blended

Aug 26, 2014

“Blended” is certainly no surprise story- a romantic comedy formula that is followed to the T - and the coincidences are a little too much to be believed. However, it is a fun, good time for all who watch it.

Full Review | Grade: B