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.

Catwoman: Hunted

Feb 23, 2022

What Catwoman: Hunted lacks in plot, it makes up for with chase/fight scenes.

Full Review | Grade: C

The King's Man

Feb 23, 2022

As a stand-alone film, The King’s Man is decent but doesn’t stray far from other war/spy films. However, as part of the Kingsman franchise...

Full Review | Grade: C

American Underdog

Feb 22, 2022

Casting this film is one of the keys to its success. Levy not only has a similar physical appearance to Warner, but he comes across onscreen as a genuinely nice guy.

Full Review | Grade: B

Dog

Feb 18, 2022

Dog is very much a Tatum production with the story having been written by his friend Brett Rodriguez, screenplay by his other friend, Reid Carolin (Magic Mike) and co-directed by Carolin and Tatum.

Full Review | Grade: B

Uncharted

Feb 17, 2022

While based on the beloved video game, the movie also borrows heavily from some other well-known films.

Full Review | Grade: B

I Want You Back

Feb 11, 2022

I Want You Back is most definitely a rom-com but perhaps a slightly elevated version of one.

Full Review | Grade: B

Marry Me

Feb 10, 2022

Marry Me checks off all the boxes of a traditional romcom, which if you like the genre, you will probably enjoy this movie.

Full Review | Grade: C

Clifford the Big Red Dog

Feb 09, 2022

Watching as an adult, Clifford the Big, Red Dog is sweet, cute, mildly humorous and a bit of innocent fun.

Full Review | Grade: C

Death On The Nile

Feb 08, 2022

While slightly better than 2017’s Murder on the Orient Express, Branagh needs to stop directing the film adaptation of Christie’s novel and instead needs to focus on playing Poirot as well as he does.

Full Review | Grade: C

Reacher

Feb 03, 2022

Broken into eight, one-hour-long episodes, Reacher is a series of crests and troughs culminating, much like a ship on the ocean, at a destination far from its original launch point.

Full Review | Grade: B