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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, 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.


Songbird Movie / Film Review
Songbird
Mason’s direction offers an intimate view of Nico and Sara while, at the same time, inviting the viewer into a larger space, depicted through overhead shots (sometimes from a drone).
Full Review  | Grade: C

Wolfwalkers Movie / Film Review
Wolfwalkers
Wolfwalkers brings together an old tale, an age-old debate, and a skillset that fewer and fewer people possess.
Full Review  | Grade: A

Half Brothers Movie / Film Review
Half Brothers
Tapping in on of Mexico’s biggest stars, Mendez, was a smart move on Director Luke Greenberg‘s (The Girl Next Door) part.
Full Review  | Grade: C

Godmothered Movie / Film Review
Godmothered
Godmothered is cutesy, cheesy, predictable, and uninspired but it has a few good moments and a pretty good soundtrack.
Full Review  | Grade: C

Mank Movie / Film Review
Mank
One of the best things about Mank is the cast, especially Oldman and Seyfried.
Full Review  | Grade: B

The Croods: A New Age Movie / Film Review
The Croods: A New Age
In a time when things are so unstable, it is nice that a movie like this one can come along to remind us all of what is most important in life.
Full Review  | Grade: B

Sound of Metal Movie / Film Review
Sound of Metal
Sound of Metal is a poignant study of trying to accept the life one has been given and not dwelling on the loss.
Full Review  | Grade: A

The Last Vermeer Movie / Film Review
The Last Vermeer
It is Pearce’s performance that makes The Last Vermeer as interesting and entertaining as it ends up being.
Full Review  | Grade: B


Dreamland Movie / Film Review
Dreamland
Dreamland has all the elements of an interesting story but, sadly, doesn’t fully develop any of the plot points that are introduced over the 98-minute movie.
Full Review  | Grade: B

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