Theatrical, Streaming, Physical Media Reviews

Here at FlickDirect, our goal is to provide up-to-date reviews on theatrical, home entertainment, and television series. Check out the reviews of upcoming films or programming, and even our take on the classsics.

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.

I Am Groot

Aug 10, 2022

I AM GROOT offers fifteen minutes of baby Groot time while he looks adorable and gives audiences quite a few laugh out loud moments.

Full Review | Grade: A

Prey

Aug 04, 2022

As a sci-fi, action, drama film, Prey has more style and depth than the original Predator movie but still manages to tie the two films together with common threads offering a plausibility that makes sense.

Full Review | Grade: A

Bullet Train

Aug 02, 2022

Bullet Train is one ride you want to hop on and take it all the way to the end of the line. You won’t be disappointed.

Full Review | Grade: A

Flatliners

Aug 01, 2022

Flatliners script written by Peter Filardi (The Craft), could have fallen apart in less capable hands but Schumacher handles the source material beautifully creating an intriguing visual to a fascinating concept.

Full Review | Grade: B

Mrs Harris Goes To Paris

Jul 14, 2022

If you want a cute, lighthearted, “gosh, golly gee” kind of movie with incredible fashions, then Mrs Harris Goes To Paris is one right up your alley.

Full Review | Grade: B

Where the Crawdads Sing

Jul 13, 2022

The young, up and coming cast are terrific with Edgar-Jones leading the charge for the others to follow.

Full Review | Grade: B

Thor: Love and Thunder

Jul 05, 2022

Phase four of the MCU has been disappointing for the most part and I’m sad to say Thor: Love and Thunder does nothing to dispel that label.

Full Review | Grade: C

Minions: The Rise of Gru

Jun 30, 2022

As with everything Illumination and Minions, the animation is excellent and the characters are extremely detailed.

Full Review | Grade: C

Boomerang

Jun 29, 2022

Boomerang is classic Murphy with an ensemble cast full of talented actors.

Full Review | Grade: B

True Romance Physical Media: 4K UHD Review

True Romance (Limited Edition)

Jun 27, 2022

Scott had a knack for drawing out emotions from his actors, which in turn, creates strong performances and a movie in which audiences can become emotionally invested.

Full Review | Grade: A