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, 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.


We Live In Time
Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield deliver raw, unforgettable performances in We Live In Time, a heartfelt journey through love, loss, and resilience.
Full Review  | Grade: A
Borderlands
With a star-studded cast, Borderlands set high expectations right from the start.
Full Review  | Grade: C
Sideways
Giamatti, although overlooked by the Academy, serves as the emotional anchor of the film, holding its narrative together with his compelling performance.
Full Review  | Grade: A
Smile 2
Smile 2 has a few less-than-stellar moments but continues the tradition set in the first film and based on the ending, a third film is most probably going to happen.
Full Review  | Grade: B
A Nightmare on Elm Street
Wes Craven, known as the master of horror and sultan of shock, brings terrifying thrills in A Nightmare On Elm Street, a true classic of the genre.
Full Review  | Grade: B
The West Wing: Complete Series
The West Wing is regarded as one of the greatest television shows of all time, having won 26 Primetime Emmy Awards, 3 Golden Globes and 2 Peabody Awards during its original run.
Full Review  | Grade: A
Piece by Piece
Using Legos to illustrate Williams's artistry makes this documentary groundbreaking, relatable on a variety of levels, and easy to watch regardless of one's age.
Full Review  | Grade: A
Friends: The Complete Series
Friends still has massive appeal as evidenced by the viewership of the 2021 televised reunion, and the outpouring of love as news of Perry's death broke in 2023
Full Review  | Grade: B
Can't Hardly Wait
Can't Hardly Wait is the typical fare for 1990s teen movies and it is entertaining without going too far overboard.
Full Review  | Grade: B

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