FlickDirect Movie Reviews

Movie / Film Reviews by Allison Rose

Browse reviews written by Allison Rose, including critical takes on films, home entertainment releases, and television series.


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.


The Good Lie
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
I expect Gone Girl to be up for several, well deserved, academy awards.
Full Review  | Grade: A

A Walk Among the Tombstones
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
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

As Above / So Below
It is in my opinion, that you should not waste your time or money on For As Above/ So Below, and stay home and rent “Poltergeist” instead.
Full Review  | Grade: D



Earth To Echo
Earth to Echo is a cute, PG rated film with some truly laugh out loud moments for the entire family.
Full Review  | Grade: B


The Other Woman
"The Other Woman" is meant to be enjoyed by groups of women who like to get together for man bashing, wine and karaoke sessions featuring Gloria Gaynor's "I will survive".
Full Review  | Grade: C

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