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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.


How To Be Single Movie / Film Review
How To Be Single
If you do decide to see How to Be Single, don’t expect much. It isn’t very funny.  Johnson plays almost the same character as she did in Fifty Shades of Grey while Wilson is “Fat Amy”, only in a different setting.
Full Review  | Grade: D

Deadpool Movie / Film Review
Deadpool
This is certainly not the typical Marvel/DC comic fare we’ve seen of late. Much like its main character, Deadpool sets itself apart from the rest.
Full Review  | Grade: A

The Choice Movie / Film Review
The Choice
Granted, The Choice won’t be winning any Oscars, but in terms of a decent movie with that typical Sparks flair for telling a love story and making us cry, it hits its mark.
Full Review  | Grade: C

Hail, Caesar! Movie / Film Review
Hail, Caesar!
I spent almost two hours trying to figure out what this Hail, Caesar! was about.  Was it a farce? Was it wry look at the 1950s movie business and the studio system?  Was it a commentary on Communism and McCarthyism?  I’m still not sure, and walked away confused and befuddled.
Full Review  | Grade: C

The Finest Hours Movie / Film Review
The Finest Hours
I also had flashbacks a few times to a similar film, The Perfect Storm, as I watched the small ship battle to crest the waves barreling down upon them.
Full Review  | Grade: C

Ride Along 2 Movie / Film Review
Ride Along 2
If you take Ride Along 2 for what it is…a fun non-thinking every-man's movie, it isn’t terrible.  The plot is thin and recycled and the acting is less than Oscar worthy, but there are a few laughs that make the movie watchable.
Full Review  | Grade: C

Concussion Movie / Film Review
Concussion
Will Smith is fantastic as Omalu, transforming himself into the soft-spoken, egotistical, yet vigilant, Doctor.  His performance is excellent as he morphs into the Nigerian who simply wants to do what is right. 
Full Review  | Grade: B

Daddy's Home Movie / Film Review
Daddy's Home
Will Ferrell's latest endeavor, Daddy’s Home, is more of the same mind numbing antics we have come to expect from him.  I can only hope at some point someone has the common sense to stop hiring him.
Full Review  | Grade: C

The Hateful Eight Movie / Film Review
The Hateful Eight
I can’t decide if Quentin Tarantino (Pulp Fiction) is incredibly brilliant or deeply disturbed; probably some combination of both.
Full Review  | Grade: A

Sisters Movie / Film Review
Sisters
From driving techno beats to old school ‘80s songs, the music is a great-added element and helps get the audience in a party mood.
Full Review  | Grade: B

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