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Physical Media: 4K UHD, Blu-ray, DVD 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 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.

Boomerang

Jun 29, 2022

Boomerang is classic Murphy with an ensemble cast full of talented actors.

Full Review | Grade: B

True Romance Physical Media: 4K UHD Review

True Romance (Limited Edition)

Jun 27, 2022

Scott had a knack for drawing out emotions from his actors, which in turn, creates strong performances and a movie in which audiences can become emotionally invested.

Full Review | Grade: A

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

Jun 21, 2022

The best part of The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent is how these two men get along and create a “bromance”.

Full Review | Grade: B

Morbius

Jun 16, 2022

Morbius fails to grab the audience from the beginning and a plot that has quite a bit of potential, simply put, falls flat.

Full Review | Grade: C

Raiders of the Lost Ark Physical Media: 4K UHD Review

Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark Limited-Edit...

Jun 14, 2022

For Ford, portraying Indiana Jones offered some similarities to his role as Hans Solo while one major glaring difference was the addition of formal schooling.

Full Review | Grade: A

Eraser: Reborn

Jun 13, 2022

Eraser: Reborn is decent enough but lacks some of the polish granted to bigger budget films.

Full Review | Grade: C

Lawrence of Arabia Physical Media: 4K UHD Review

Lawrence of Arabia: 60th Anniversary Limited Edition Steelbook

Jun 13, 2022

While not originally considered to play Lawrence, O’Toole was eventually offered the part which became his breakthrough role earning him the first of eight Academy Award Nominations.

Full Review | Grade: A

The Bridge on the River Kwai Physical Media: 4K UHD Review

The Bridge on the River Kwai: 65th Anniversary Limited Edi...

Jun 07, 2022

Director David Lean had a unique eye for aesthetics which served him well on the set.

Full Review | Grade: A

1776

Jun 01, 2022

Da Silva is a standout amongst a talented cast which may be because he has some of the best lines of the whole film and he delivers them with incredible, comedic timing.

Full Review | Grade: B