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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.

Logan Lucky

Nov 27, 2017

Daniel Craig is great as this hillbilly yet intelligent criminal. This role is unlike anything we have seen him play before as it was less serious and certainly less refined from his James Bond hero.

Full Review | Grade: B

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Nov 27, 2017

With the upgrade in technology, it is no wonder the Harry Potter series has been given the updated release. These films are ripe for the newest and best and the transfers are very well done.

Full Review | Grade: A

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Nov 21, 2017

If you are a Harry Potter fan and own a 4K Blu-ray player it is time to upgrade your collection to the latest technology. You won't regret it as you experience the movie anew in a whole new way.

Full Review | Grade: A

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets

Nov 14, 2017

Besson has a unique way of telling science fiction stories and Valerian follows that same mold. With an artistic flair, he graphically paints a picture and blurs the lines between perception and reality.

Full Review | Grade: B

Preacher: The Complete Second Season

Nov 13, 2017

Overall, Preacher Season Two is a somewhat uneven season but still enjoyable for the most part. It will be interesting to see what they do next.

Full Review | Grade: B

Patti Cake$

Nov 13, 2017

While Patti Cake$ is not overly long, the film is entertaining with the help of terrific characters. An underdog itself, it fights its way to the top to be among the contenders.

Full Review | Grade: B

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

Nov 10, 2017

Culkin was a wonderful actor as a child and, to be honest, this film series wouldn’t have been the same with a different actor in the role. His slightly mischievous smile and maturity really make one believe that a young boy could be lost in New York all by himself and manage to pull it off.

Full Review | Grade: C

The Glass Castle

Nov 06, 2017

Based on Jeanette's memoir about her life growing up in poverty with an alcoholic father, The Glass Castle is a mix of warmth, love, despair, and heartbreak.

Full Review | Grade: B

War for the Planet of the Apes

Oct 24, 2017

Serkis is the pulse that keeps War for the Planet of the Apes beating, infusing so much humanity into Caesar.

Full Review | Grade: B

Warrior

Oct 23, 2017

The 4K UHD Blu-ray disc of Warrior is beautifully presented in 2160p high definition video quality and accentuates the sharp differences between Tommy’s and Brendan’s worlds.

Full Review | Grade: B