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Movie / Film 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.

The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild

Jan 28, 2022

The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild has a target audience and, for them at least, it hits its mark.

Full Review | Grade: C

Hotel Transylvania: Transformania

Jan 17, 2022

As the fourth film in the Hotel Transylvania series, Transformania continues to keep its foundation rooted in the first movie.

Full Review | Grade: B

Scream

Jan 13, 2022

Scream has always been a cut above the cookie cutter slasher movies and even as the fifth movie is released, this fact has not changed.

Full Review | Grade: B

The 355

Jan 06, 2022

Chastain leads a group of (mostly) strong women, whose power radiates throughout the film.

Full Review | Grade: B

Sing 2

Dec 22, 2021

The all-star cast from the original film returns with a few well-placed additions including musicians Halsey and U2's frontman, Bono.

Full Review | Grade: B

Spider-Man: No Way Home

Dec 16, 2021

While not necessarily the best film of the year, Spider-Man: No Way Home makes up for the technical deficiencies with several surprises along the way.

Full Review | Grade: A

Being The Ricardos

Dec 09, 2021

A fictional tale interlaced with one person’s version of the truth, Being the Ricardos offers a glimpse of the private, behind the scenes dealings of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz.

Full Review | Grade: B

Encanto

Nov 24, 2021

The fluid lines of the animation flow like a winding river offering calmness even in scenes where chaos reigns.

Full Review | Grade: A

House of Gucci

Nov 23, 2021

[House of Gucci] isn’t the worst film of the year, but it certainly isn’t the best either squandering the potential afforded it by the talented director and cast.

Full Review | Grade: B