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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, FlickDirect film critic

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.


Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Movie / Film Review
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
While the magical aspects and visuals are appealing, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is clunky and awkward.  Fans of the Potter Universe will no doubt go to see it but shouldn’t expect it to be as inviting as the first film.
Full Review  | Grade: C

A Private War Movie / Film Review
A Private War
A Private War is haunting but does the life of Marie Colvin justice.  It couldn’t have been easy but it was an important life and the film pays homage to the brilliant woman behind the faces of wars and conflicts all over the world.
Full Review  | Grade: A

The Grinch Movie / Film Review
The Grinch
As this is the season for family moviegoing, The Grinch throws its hat in the ring as a solid offering to spend one’s hard earned money on.
Full Review  | Grade: B

Nobody's Fool Movie / Film Review
Nobody's Fool
Perry knows his audience and plays to them throughout. He is  "Nobody’s Fool" and he knows what packs them into theaters.
Full Review  | Grade: C


Beautiful Boy Movie / Film Review
Beautiful Boy
Beautiful Boy manages to accentuate the devastation addiction brings on the whole family while also highlighting not only the big problem this country faces but also the science behind the chemical reaction the drugs cause on the human body.
Full Review  | Grade: B


First Man Movie / Film Review
First Man
First Man is dramatic and thoughtful and balances the silence and tension with the lighter moments. It’s an interesting take on The United States Space program in the 1960’s and the man that would become revered as an American Hero.
Full Review  | Grade: B


Night School Movie / Film Review
Night School
Night School offers some of the laughs and gags are so funny that you can't hear the next bit of dialog because the audience is laughing too hard!
Full Review  | Grade: C

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