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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 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.

Cars 3

Jun 15, 2017

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

Jun 07, 2017

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

Jun 05, 2017

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

Jun 01, 2017

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

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

May 04, 2017

Overall, Guardians Vol. 2 still had elements of the original and even though it started off slow, it picked up steam to a supercharged, somewhat hokey ending.

Full Review | Grade: B

Sand Castle

Apr 20, 2017

While the material isn’t necessarily anything new or earth-shattering – we all know from the news the struggles out troops have faced overseas – I thought the movie presented a slightly more interesting view of what when on there.

Full Review | Grade: C

Fate of The Furious

Apr 13, 2017

The series has a loyal fan base and if the crowds for the previous screenings are any indications this movie will do very well at the box office. With movies nine and ten already announced, it looks like we will be seeing a lot more of Dom and company in the future.

Full Review | Grade: B

Smurfs: The Lost Village

Apr 06, 2017

The overall feel (The Smurfs: The Lost Village) is a throwback to those days back in the 1980's when I could grab some cereal and watch tv while the rest of the house was still sleeping.

Full Review | Grade: C

CHiPs

Mar 23, 2017

While this CHiPs in nothing like the television show it is a fun, good time. The stars, action and even the plot keep the audience interested and entertained.

Full Review | Grade: B

Power Rangers

Mar 23, 2017

People who were kids of the 90s will rush to the theater for the nostalgia of one of their favorite television shows...for many others who didn’t grow up with it, it has no sense of connection to them.

Full Review | Grade: C