Theatrical, Streaming, Physical Media Reviews

Here at FlickDirect, our goal is to provide up-to-date reviews on theatrical, home entertainment, and television series. Check out the reviews of upcoming films or programming, and even our take on the classsics.

Allison Rose, a Senior Correspondent and Critic at FlickDirect, is a dynamic presence in the entertainment industry with a communications degree from Hofstra University. She brings her film expertise to KRMS News/Talk 97.5 FM and broadcast television, and is recognized as a Tomatometer-Approved Critic. Her role as an adept event moderator in various entertainment industry forums underscores her versatility. Her affiliations with SEFCA, the Florida Film Critics Circle, and the Online Film Critics Society highlight her as an influential figure in film criticism and media.

Flashdance

May 18, 2020

With Flashdance, Beals gives a memorable performance that jump-started her career.

Full Review | Grade: C

Days of Thunder

May 18, 2020

For race car enthusiasts, Days of Thunder is a treat with great action scenes.

Full Review | Grade: C

War of the Worlds

May 17, 2020

Spielberg always delivers a quality product and teaming him with Cruise results in a well done, modern rendition of this classic story.

Full Review | Grade: B

Scoob!

May 15, 2020

Scoob!'s animation is very well done with vibrant colors and sharp details. The soundtrack is also eclectic helping adult viewers take a stroll down memory lane.

Full Review | Grade: B

Top Gun

May 13, 2020

Director Tony Scott brought some incredible shots to the film, mounting cameras everywhere on the fighter jets to achieve amazing footage while giving the audience the feeling they were flying right alongside Maverick.

Full Review | Grade: B

Spaceship Earth

May 12, 2020

What makes Matt Wolf’s documentary so interesting is the background and the origin stories of the group that he uses to lay the foundation leading up to the Biosphere 2 experiment.

Full Review | Grade: B

The Photograph

May 11, 2020

The Photograph is a study of opposites in so much as the movie itself moves at a slow pace while Michael and Mae’s relationship goes from zero to sixty in about ten seconds.

Full Review | Grade: B