FlickDirect Movie Reviews

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.


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.



Universal Soldier
What Emmerich does do is present some very good action sequences which is probably why he was offered the opportunity to direct Independence Day.
Full Review  | Grade: C

Red Heat
It is fairly obvious why Schwarzenegger was chosen to play the role of Danko in Red Heat
Full Review  | Grade: C

Charlie's Angels
Barrymore is the best of the three here but the group has great chemistry and they work well as a cohesive unit.
Full Review  | Grade: C

Scarface
Pacino is a brilliant actor and his portrayal of a Cuban immigrant in Scarface is a perfect example of his work.
Full Review  | Grade: B

Galaxy Quest
While Galaxy Quest starts off like any other parody, it morphs into a truly human story about people, their humanity, their fragility, and their insecurities.
Full Review  | Grade: A

Stuber
The video quality of Stuber is only surpassed by the Dolby Atmos soundtrack
Full Review  | Grade: C

Crawl
What Jaws did for sharks in 1975, Crawl has now done for alligators...
Full Review  | Grade: B


Mean Girls
This is an all-star cast at the beginnings of their careers and their talent is evident even at this early stage.
Full Review  | Grade: A

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