Theatrical, Streaming, Physical Media Reviews by Allison Rose

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

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.

Resident Alien Theatrical, Streaming, Physical Media Review

Season One, Episode One

Jan 27, 2021

Tudyk is a seasoned actor who has chameleon-like skills allowing him to morph into numerous characters and these skills are readily apparent in Resident Alien.

Full Review | Grade: B

Saint Maud

Jan 26, 2021

While Saint Maud is categorized as a horror/thriller, I found it to be more a drama about a delusional and mentally ill woman who turns to religion as a way to cope.

Full Review | Grade: B

Snowpiercer

Jan 25, 2021

Connelly is well cast as the often necessarily hard but all too human head of the train.

Full Review | Grade: B

WandaVision

Jan 14, 2021

As expected, the production values are excellent, and the writing is solid, even cheeky at moments, and witty.

Full Review | Grade: B

One Night In Miami

Jan 13, 2021

King offers an intimate view of this fictional, fated evening while also offering the audience a broader view of the country at that time.

Full Review | Grade: B

Locked Down

Jan 13, 2021

HBO Max brings a little bit of humor and a “look on the bright side” of quarantine life to Locked Down.

Full Review | Grade: B

The Craft: Legacy

Jan 10, 2021

Zoe Lister-Jones pays homage to the 1996 movie with Easter eggs sprinkled throughout however, the story never gets fully fleshed out leaving the audience a little unsatisfied and somewhat confused.

Full Review | Grade: C