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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.

Sausage Party

Aug 12, 2016

I dub Sausage Party “The soft porn of the animated food industry”.

Full Review | Grade: B

Pete's Dragon

Aug 11, 2016

Pete's Dragon itself is dark, depressing and not suitable for its intended audience –families with young children.

Full Review | Grade: D

Hell or High Water

Aug 11, 2016

I’m not sure Jeff Bridges makes a bad film anymore, but if he does, he is usually the bright spot. True to form, he plays his character well.

Full Review | Grade: A

Florence Foster Jenkins

Aug 11, 2016

Simon Helberg is masterful at displaying emotion without saying a word and stands toe to toe with these screen giants in every scene.

Full Review | Grade: A

Suicide Squad

Aug 04, 2016

Does Suicide Squad live up to the hype? No, no it doesn’t. Is it absolutely horrible? No, no it isn’t.

Full Review | Grade: B

Jason Bourne

Jul 28, 2016

After the Bourne Legacy, the franchise needed a boost and it certainly got one with this latest film.

Full Review | Grade: B

Ghostbusters

Jul 14, 2016

McCarthy isn’t funny and her voice is annoyingly nasal. Wiig is slightly better but mostly uninspired. Jones adds a few moments of hilarity and a streetwise toughness that works most of the time, but the real star is McKinnon.

Full Review | Grade: C

The Infiltrator

Jul 13, 2016

Well told, nicely paced, and beautifully acted, The Infiltrator, left me craving more at the end.

Full Review | Grade: B

The Innocents (Les Innocentes)

Jul 10, 2016

The Innocents (Les Innocentes) is a masterful look at how our experiences shape and change us. The messages of perseverance and hope in a time of despair are powerful.

Full Review | Grade: B