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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.

Supernatural Physical Media: Blu-ray Review

Supernatural: The Fifteenth and Final Season

May 26, 2021

Fans of Supernatural have practically grown up with the Winchester Brothers and have watched the actors age and mature over the last fifteen years.

Full Review | Grade: A

Super 8

May 24, 2021

While Super 8 is pretty much paint by numbers, plot wise, it is entertaining and beautifully shot.

Full Review | Grade: A

Last Action Hero

May 19, 2021

There are a few men who could take in the role of Jack Slater, but Schwarzenegger embodies the physical and mental acumen of a last action hero.

Full Review | Grade: B

Mission: Impossible Physical Media: Blu-ray Review

Mission: Impossible 25th Anniversary Collectors Edition

May 18, 2021

Thanks, in part, to Cruise, the Mission: Impossible film franchise has grossed $3.5 billion to date with more to come...

Full Review | Grade: C

Shrek

May 11, 2021

Shrek became such a big hit because it had several components that came together perfectly.

Full Review | Grade: A

The Marksman

May 11, 2021

The best way to describe the film is probably as, mundane which is most definitely not what you want from any film, let alone an Action/Drama/Thriller.

Full Review | Grade: C

Justice Society: World War II

May 10, 2021

Bomer offers the perfect blend of vocals to the role of The Flash/Barry Allen.

Full Review | Grade: B

Big Fish

May 05, 2021

The sentiment behind the plot is sweet and endearing and the movie is an excellent example of Burton, the master filmmaker, at work.

Full Review | Grade: B

Speed

May 04, 2021

The action in Speed is unrelenting for the most part, moving from one explosion to another and keeping the viewers entertained throughout the almost two-hour running time.

Full Review | Grade: A