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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.

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Allison Rose, FlickDirect film critic

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.


Home Movie / Film Review
Home
For the kids, Home is a cute movie with a main character you want to squeeze and some nice songs. It certainly won’t be an epic or memorable animated film in the long run, but for a family day at the movies, you could do worse.
Full Review  | Grade: B

The Penguins of Madagascar Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
The Penguins of Madagascar
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
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 Movie / Film Review
Cinderella
Cinderella is family friendly fare that is worth the price of admission.
Full Review  | Grade: B

Exodus: Gods and Kings Movie / Film Review
Exodus: Gods and Kings
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 Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
Horrible Bosses 2
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 Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
Big Hero 6
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 Movie / Film Review
Fifty Shades of Grey
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 Television / Streaming Review
The Slap
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

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