FlickDirect Movie Reviews

Movie / Film 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.



Ratched
As origin stories go, this one makes some interesting assumptions as to who Mildred Ratched really is yet doesn’t steer away from plausibility in any way.
Full Review  | Grade: B

Mulan
Those hoping to see a new version of the animated movie will be disappointed. This Mulan has its own feel and texture.
Full Review  | Grade: B


Bill & Ted Face the Music
Winters has barely aged in the twenty-nine years since Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey was released but Reeves no longer fits the role of Ted very well.
Full Review  | Grade: C

One Night In Bangkok
Dacascos does a terrific job portraying Kai; a peaceful, gentle man who calculates and plans his vigilante justice against those whom he feels have wronged him and his family.
Full Review  | Grade: C

Chemical Hearts
Reinhart and Abrams were great casting choices and they bring depth and maturity to their roles.
Full Review  | Grade: B

Words on Bathroom Walls
Freudenthal takes a hard to understand mental illness and offers us a visual representation of it in an attempt to demystify the mystery of schizophrenia.
Full Review  | Grade: A


Boys State
Boys State takes a little time to get started but once it does it is engrossing, dynamic and well done.
Full Review  | Grade: A

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