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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.


Atomic Blonde Movie / Film Review
Atomic Blonde
While I expected one of the plot twists in the film (making it somewhat predictable), I didn’t see a second one that blindsided me at the end of the film and made for a nice surprise.  Atomic Blonde had good flow and pacing and just the right amount of action so it didn’t go over the top.
Full Review  | Grade: A

Dunkirk Movie / Film Review
Dunkirk
Hans Zimmer’s score also added an additional element to the overall feel of Dunkirk and helped build the suspense and momentum throughout. The cinematography was exceptional with shots from above of a vast waterway and close up views of the beach, inside a ship, and the French shoreline.
Full Review  | Grade: A

The Big Sick Movie / Film Review
The Big Sick
The sincerity of the tale and the unexpected success of Nanjiani as the male lead make The Big Sick tantalizing and infectiously (pun intended) appealing.  In a world full of explosions and car chases, this movie offers something different and executes it nicely.
Full Review  | Grade: A

Spider-Man: Homecoming Movie / Film Review
Spider-Man: Homecoming
With the young cast Spider-Man: Homecoming, it is certainly geared to appeal to a tween/teen audience... Perhaps Marvel is finally trying to lighten things up a bit and if so, this was a good start and paves the way to an already announced sequel.
Full Review  | Grade: B

Despicable Me 3 Movie / Film Review
Despicable Me 3
Despicable Me 3 has a lot going for it yet, somehow, it just doesn’t have the same feel as the first two films and drags a little.
Full Review  | Grade: C

Rough Night Movie / Film Review
Rough Night
In terms of a female-centered comedy, Rough Night gives it a good shot but just falls a little short. It has a great cast, but a lackluster script.
Full Review  | Grade: C

Cars 3 Movie / Film Review
Cars 3
Better than the second film but not as good as the first, Cars 3 is still an uplifting story that will probably resonate with little kids.  It also gives us a new, female racecar to emulate in what is clearly the year of the female.
Full Review  | Grade: C

The Mummy Movie / Film Review
The Mummy
Dark is definitely the descriptive term I would use for The Mummy, as it is much less fun and campy than the 1999 version
Full Review  | Grade: C

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Movie / Film Review
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Rose Byrne is terrific as Skloot, a somewhat naïve freelance writer determined to get the Lacks family to trust her enough to tell their story. However, the stand out is Winfrey herself as the emotionally, mentally and physically ill Deborah.
Full Review  | Grade: B

Churchill Movie / Film Review
Churchill
Cox is well suited to playing this character (Churchill ) and though he is not the first, nor maybe the best, he does well to portray the iconic, beloved man during a time of supreme angst and sorrow in his life.
Full Review  | Grade: B

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