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Movie / Film Reviews by Allison Rose

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

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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.

Captain Marvel

Mar 06, 2019

Larson is a great casting choice to play Danvers/Captain Marvel. She has an air of power with a soft femininity underneath and a sarcastic wit that helps lighten the mood of the serious, action film.

Full Review | Grade: B

How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World

Feb 21, 2019

How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World offers the audience adventure and romance while finishing the story off in a sentimental and touching way.

Full Review | Grade: A

Isn't It Romantic

Feb 13, 2019

Isn't It Romantic does offer a terrific message about loving oneself before anyone or anything else and finding one’s self-worth and Wilson delivers it in the nicest possible way.

Full Review | Grade: B

Alita: Battle Angel

Feb 11, 2019

Rosa Salazar is more than believable as the innocent, wide-eyed (literally and figuratively) cyborg who eventually discovers she is a fierce warrior.

Full Review | Grade: B

Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel

Feb 07, 2019

If you like a good fairytale story, baseball or are Jewish (or more than one of these things) you will identify with Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel.

Full Review | Grade: A

They Shall Not Grow Old

Feb 01, 2019

While difficult to watch, They Shall Not Grow Old is a loving tribute to a grandfather from his grandson and to a generation of young men who fought bravely and survived.

Full Review | Grade: A

Glass

Jan 16, 2019

Shyamalan does what we expect him to do with Glass and it wraps up these storylines though I don’t know if it was worth the 19-year wait.

Full Review | Grade: B

On The Basis of Sex

Jan 04, 2019

Felicity Jones is excellent as the small-statured spitfire that took on numerous males all the way up to the Supreme Court.

Full Review | Grade: B

Mortal Engines

Dec 12, 2018

If the steampunk aspect of Mortal Engines is one of the highlights ( and believe me, it is) then the script is one of the lower ones.

Full Review | Grade: C

Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse

Dec 12, 2018

R.I.P Stan Lee and be comforted in the knowledge that your legions of fans and your works of art will endure for a long time to come. I can't think of a better way to honor Mr. Lee as this film embodies everything we could want.

Full Review | Grade: A