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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.

How To Train Your Dragon 2

Oct 28, 2014

All in all, If you’re looking for an animated story that both boys and girls will enjoy then definitely get How to Train Your Dragon 2 on iTunes.

Full Review | Grade: B

Fury

Oct 17, 2014

I'm not sure what the fascination is with WWII movies in the past 20 years but there have been several made on the subject. Fury is the latest addition to this list. Set in German...

Full Review | Grade: B

Book of Life

Oct 17, 2014

The Book of life isn't up to par with some of the more recent animated offerings but it is a fun little film.

Full Review | Grade: B

The Best of Me

Oct 17, 2014

The Best of me is not great cinema and won’t be winning any awards but Liberato is terrific and the photography is beautiful. Otherwise, it’s what you would expect from a Nicholas Sparks’ film.

Full Review | Grade: C

The Good Lie

Oct 16, 2014

While the movie is well acted and visually pleasing, I don’t expect it to do exceptionally well at the box office because of its limited release.

Full Review | Grade: A

Gone Girl

Oct 03, 2014

I expect Gone Girl to be up for several, well deserved, academy awards.

Full Review | Grade: A

A Walk Among the Tombstones

Sep 19, 2014

ore than just a “scary film”, “A Walk Among the Tombstones” makes you think, and to a certain extent, feel bad for the drug dealers whose loved ones have been taken from them and brutally murdered for the sake of money and a warped “thrill”.

Full Review | Grade: B

The Drop

Sep 12, 2014

One of James Gandolfini's (The Sopranos) final movies, "The Drop", heads to theaters today, September 12, 2014. Gandolfini plays Cousin Marv a former tough guy...

Full Review | Grade: B