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Movie / Film Review by Allison Rose | Oct 21, 2026 Wildwood Brings LAIKA's Stop-Motion Magic to Life Movie Review

Wildwood is another visual masterpiece for LAIKA and reminds us yet again how good they are at what they do, but it hits a couple of minor bumps along the way.

LAIKA returns with Wildwood , a visually stunning stop-motion fantasy adventure featuring an impressive voice cast, intricate animation, and a darker story than audiences might expect. When it comes to stop-motion animation, there is one name that stands out among the rest. That name is LAIKA. LAIKA, the studio that brought you Coraline , The Boxtrolls , Kubo and the Two Strings , etc., now offers its latest film, Wildwood , based on the novel…

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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.

Elemental

Jun 16, 2023

Great messages, some adventure, some humor and a bit of romance abound throughout the script, making Elemental one of Pixar's best movies to date.

Full Review | Grade: B

Insidious (Steelbook)

Jun 14, 2023

There have been far scarier movies that have been made and, while some are better than Insidious, there are many more that are MUCH worse.

Full Review | Grade: B

John Wick: Chapter 4

Jun 13, 2023

As a franchise, John Wick offers viewers a lot and does it well. The 4K release lives up to expectations and is a must for any John Wick fan.

Full Review | Grade: A

The Flash

Jun 07, 2023

You know the movie has some issues when the audience is more excited to see the supporting cast and cameo appearances as opposed to watching the lead.

Full Review | Grade: C

Renfield

Jun 07, 2023

The problem with Renfield is that it is too serious to be campy, yet too campy to be a drama.

Full Review | Grade: C

Lord of War Physical Media: 4K UHD Review

Lord of War SteelBook

Jun 06, 2023

Cage has the bravado to pull off the role of the cocky dealer going toe to toe with rival dealers and dictators, not to mention Interpol.

Full Review | Grade: B

Jun 01, 2023

Driver is always very good no matter what role he takes on, whether it is a spaceship pilot battling dinosaurs or Darth Vader's grandson battling the force and the inner conflict that wages war inside him.

Full Review | Grade: C

Transformers Physical Media: 4K UHD Review

Transformers Limited Edition Steelbook 6-Movie Collection

May 30, 2023

Transformers has become so much more than some shape-shifting toys. It is a franchise that spans decades and tells a story that has been shared over many generations of family.

Full Review | Grade: B