Shelter
A familiar but effective action thriller, Shelter lets Jason Statham lean into grit, restraint, and tightly choreographed combat.
FlickDirect Movie Reviews
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.
Dante's Peak
An uneven but watchable disaster film that leans more on spectacle than strong storytelling.
One Battle After Another
A gripping, character-driven epic that proves Paul Thomas Anderson remains one of cinema's most uncompromising storytellers.
Neil Diamond's Music Brings Heart and Humanity Song Sung Blue
Powered by Neil Diamond's timeless music and strong performances from Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, Song Sung Blue delivers a heartfelt, crowd-pleasing story inspired by true events.
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
An interesting, well-acted chapter with striking visuals, even if it feels more franchise-adjacent than essential.
Bugonia
Bugonia is a sharply acted, darkly absurd sci-fi satire that lets Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons shine under Yorgos Lanthimos' eccentric direction.
Primate
Primate delivers bloody, suspenseful horror with a standout creature performance and just enough tension to keep genre fans engaged.
Black Phone 2
Scarier and more sinister than the first, The Black Phone 2 deepens its characters and delivers a stronger, more confident sequel.
Good Fortune
Keanu Reeves steals the show in a charming, lighthearted comedy that leans on strong chemistry and clever performances.
Cloud Atlas
Cloud Atlas remains an ambitious, cast-driven epic whose scope impresses even when its structure overwhelms.