Theatrical, Streaming, Physical Media Reviews

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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.

Sing 2

Dec 22, 2021

The all-star cast from the original film returns with a few well-placed additions including musicians Halsey and U2's frontman, Bono.

Full Review | Grade: B

No Time To Die

Dec 21, 2021

Malek is the consummate character actor, and his portrayal of the villainous Safin is excellent.

Full Review | Grade: B

Spider-Man: No Way Home

Dec 16, 2021

While not necessarily the best film of the year, Spider-Man: No Way Home makes up for the technical deficiencies with several surprises along the way.

Full Review | Grade: A

The Card Counter

Dec 14, 2021

The Card Counter offers some excellent visuals and a unique and decent plot, but it feels as though it is moving along at a snail’s pace only to be left unsatisfied once you get to the finish line.

Full Review | Grade: B

The Karate Kid Physical Media: 4K UHD Review

The Karate Kid: 3-Movie Collection

Dec 13, 2021

The original movie has become a "new classic" amongst Generation X, and this box set gently reminds the viewer of how incredible it was.

Full Review | Grade: B

Being The Ricardos

Dec 09, 2021

A fictional tale interlaced with one person’s version of the truth, Being the Ricardos offers a glimpse of the private, behind the scenes dealings of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz.

Full Review | Grade: B

Who Framed Roger Rabbit

Dec 07, 2021

While Hoskins may not have been the first (or second or third or…) to play Eddie, he does a terrific job with it especially since he was co-starring alongside a non-existent talking rabbit.

Full Review | Grade: A

Hard Target

Dec 06, 2021

Van Damme’s Martial Arts stunts are second to none and back in the early 1990’s he was in tip top shape.

Full Review | Grade: B

Malignant

Dec 05, 2021

The cast is good and may have been even better with a stronger script. Annabelle Wallis is no stranger to the horror film genre, and she is pretty convincing here.

Full Review | Grade: B