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.

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

Bedknobs and Broomsticks

Aug 26, 2014

Overall, “Bedknobs and Broomsticks” is a cute family movie but if I had my choice I’d “Mary Poppins” any day.

Full Review | Grade: B

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