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Physical Media: 4K UHD, Blu-ray, DVD 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.

Paddington 2

Apr 24, 2018

There is a reason Paddington 2 did so well with critics and fans alike and is worth the price. This is one movie you definitely want to own.

Full Review | Grade: A

Knowing

Apr 11, 2018

Knowing is fascinating if you believe in predictions or premonitions but merely lackluster if you don’t.

Full Review | Grade: C

Ballers: The Complete Third Season

Apr 10, 2018

The overall theme of the series, the life as a current/ former football player, is still there, though the stakes seem to be higher this time around.

Full Review | Grade: C

Push

Apr 10, 2018

The 4K UHD Blu-ray combo pack offers quite a punch (as opposed to a push)

Full Review | Grade: B

Legion: The Complete First Season

Apr 03, 2018

For those who love the X-Men Universe, you should definitely check out Legion as it gives you some of the aspects you like while infusing some newer ideas into the plot. The cast is great and the production is very good making this a solid option for your Mutant loving viewing.

Full Review | Grade: A

Father Figures

Apr 03, 2018

Father figures is a fun, road trip kind of movie that brings two brothers closer together.

Full Review | Grade: C

The Sandlot Physical Media: Blu-ray Review

The Sandlot: 25th Anniversary Edition

Mar 30, 2018

The Sandlot is a funny, feel-good movie that reminds us of a simpler time both in the country and our own lives. These boys offer hope and optimism and good, old-fashioned fun and the movie pulls us in and gets us invested early on making the viewer want to stay until the very end.

Full Review | Grade: B

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Mar 26, 2018

Sometimes the technology of 4K can be problematic with special effects especially in older films but that is not the case here. The 2160p resolution of Star Wars: The Last Jedi is fantastic, especially when viewing the final fight scene.

Full Review | Grade: A