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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.

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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.

Batman

Jun 02, 2019

Batman (1989) 4K video quality is exceptional here and the transfer is terrific when compared to the original film.

Full Review | Grade: A

The Upside

May 23, 2019

The real treat of The Upside is finding a new side of Kevin Hart and the chemistry and the friendship he and Bryan Cranston share on screen.

Full Review | Grade: B

The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part

May 07, 2019

Like the original Lego movie, The Second Part has some terrific voice talent with many of the original actors returning for the sequel.

Full Review | Grade: B

Black Hawk Down

May 06, 2019

Regardless of your personal political views, Black Hawk Down is one heck of a war movie that leaves its audience wound up and tense after watching some incredible battle scenes.

Full Review | Grade: B

Destroyer

Apr 22, 2019

Interesting, intriguing and different, Destroyer has mystery, action and incredible acting.

Full Review | Grade: B

Alien

Apr 22, 2019

Alien helped redefine the Sci-Fi genre for a generation of moviegoers and became the bar that all other movies had to live up to or surpass. This latest edition won’t disappoint even the most diehard of Alien fans and is worth getting.

Full Review | Grade: A