Theatrical, Streaming, Physical Media Reviews by Allison Rose

Browse reviews written by Allison Rose, including critical takes on films, home entertainment releases, and television series.

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.

M3GAN

Jan 05, 2023

Williams has a presence about her that makes her convincing as a robotics genius while still making her not come across as a “Tech Nerd”.

Full Review | Grade: B

Prey For The Devil

Jan 03, 2023

Offering a little twist on the typical exorcist movie, Prey for the Devil combines jump scares with hypotheses on possession and exorcism...

Full Review | Grade: C

Black Adam

Jan 02, 2023

It is obvious why Johnson was cast in the title role. He is a HUGE box office draw, can portray an extremely menacing character, and would be believable as an ancient superhero.

Full Review | Grade: B

Babylon

Dec 20, 2022

There are so many adjectives one could use to describe Damien Chazelle’s Babylon; some good, some maybe not so good.

Full Review | Grade: C

Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile

Dec 19, 2022

Bardem offers audiences an opportunity to see a whole other side of himself. As a dramatic actor he can move an audience but as a singing and dancing comedic actor he surprises viewers with how good he can be.

Full Review | Grade: B

Avatar: The Way of Water

Dec 14, 2022

Cameron was right to wait so long to release this second Avatar film, until the technology had time to advance enough to properly portray his vision.

Full Review | Grade: B

Coraline Limited Edition Steelbook 4K UHD

Dec 13, 2022

Coraline is a stop-motion masterpiece.

Full Review | Grade: A

Empire of Light

Dec 09, 2022

Ward is a rising star and his work in Empire of Light is just another example of his talent.

Full Review | Grade: C

Pulp Fiction Physical Media: 4K UHD Review

Pulp Fiction Limited Edition Steelbook

Dec 05, 2022

Tarantino always offers something different anytime he has a film in theaters but when Pulp Fiction premiered in 1994 audiences knew it was something special.

Full Review | Grade: A