FlickDirect Movie Reviews
Movie and TV 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.
Focus
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...
Tomorrowland
Tomorrowland -- If you are a Disney fan, go see it for the novelty. Just don't expect too much.
American Sniper
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.
Pitch Perfect 2
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.
White Collar Season Six
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...
Black or White
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.
Cake
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...
Inherent Vice
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. ...
The Mentalist: The Complete Seventh Season
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...