Theatrical, Streaming, Physical Media Reviews by Allison Rose

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

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.

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law

Aug 18, 2022

I’m not sure this series would have worked with a different actress in the lead role, as Maslany offers just the right combination of smarts and sassiness to make Jennifer Walters/She-Hulk fierce yet likable.

Full Review | Grade: A

Day Shift

Aug 12, 2022

The cast is great and the stunts are incredible but the script isn’t very funny so even a veteran, comedic actor like Foxx has nothing to sink his teeth into (pun intended).

Full Review | Grade: C

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