Theatrical, Streaming, Physical Media Reviews

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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.

The Lord of The Rings: Fellowship of The Ring Physical Media: 4K UHD Review

Lord of the Rings, The: Motion Picture Trilogy

Nov 30, 2020

The acting, directing, score, special effects and screenplay are excellent, and the three films have won seventeen Academy Awards combined.

Full Review | Grade: A

Coming To America Physical Media: 4K UHD Review

Coming to America Steelbook

Nov 30, 2020

Coming to America showcased Murphy at the height of his fame and success and it was the perfect vehicle for both him and Hall.

Full Review | Grade: A

Resident Evil Physical Media: 4K UHD Review

Resident Evil The Complete Series

Nov 24, 2020

Jovovich is strong as the intense and serious Alice and she is matched by some of the other recurring actors throughout the series.

Full Review | Grade: C

The Croods: A New Age

Nov 23, 2020

In a time when things are so unstable, it is nice that a movie like this one can come along to remind us all of what is most important in life.

Full Review | Grade: B

Sound of Metal

Nov 20, 2020

Sound of Metal is a poignant study of trying to accept the life one has been given and not dwelling on the loss.

Full Review | Grade: A

The Last Vermeer

Nov 19, 2020

It is Pearce’s performance that makes The Last Vermeer as interesting and entertaining as it ends up being.

Full Review | Grade: B

The New Mutants

Nov 17, 2020

While the cast is made up of mostly younger actors, they are a rather accomplished group, and their expertise helps them to fully flesh out their characters.

Full Review | Grade: B

LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special

Nov 17, 2020

If you enjoy the Star Wars franchise, you definitely need to watch this special, even if you only watch it once.

Full Review | Grade: B

Mallrats: 2-Disc 25th Anniversary Special Edition

Nov 16, 2020

London and Lee expertly lead this cast of “misfit toys” in an appropriate follow up to Smith’s debut, Clerks.

Full Review | Grade: B

Dreamland

Nov 13, 2020

Dreamland has all the elements of an interesting story but, sadly, doesn’t fully develop any of the plot points that are introduced over the 98-minute movie.

Full Review | Grade: B