FlickDirect Movie Reviews

Physical Media: 4K UHD, Blu-ray, DVD 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.


The Night Of
The Night Of  is a hard look at the judicial system, The New York Police Department, Rikers Island Penitentiary and racism in the United States.
Full Review  | Grade: A

Cafe Society
Woody Allen has a way of capturing the tone and essence of whatever setting and time period he is highlighting and transports the viewer seamlessly into that world.
Full Review  | Grade: B

Joshy
Joshy is a little underwhelming when you first watch it, but the more you think about it and let it marinate, it tends to grow on you. 
Full Review  | Grade: B

Blood Father
Blood Father reminds us why Mel Gibson has had longevity in a career that chews people up and spits them out more often than not.
Full Review  | Grade: B

The Purge: Election Year
None of films in The Purge franchise are spectacular works of art, but, for what they are, they are enjoyable enough and this last one is more of the same.
Full Review  | Grade: C

The Neon Demon
While we all know modeling and high fashion are hard industries with lots of backstabbing and manipulation, Refn’s take is more surreal and unnerving.
Full Review  | Grade: C

Cell
As a commentary on today’s world where most of us are in a zombie-like state staring at our electronic devices instead of interacting with those around us, Cell is a meaningful look at what we as a society have become.
Full Review  | Grade: D



Free State of Jones
McConaughey’s charm is one of the positive aspects of the film and it is easy to see how he could command a group of disheartened people and get them to band together to fight back. 
Full Review  | Grade: B

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