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 War With Grandpa

Oct 12, 2020

The War With Grandpa isn’t a masterpiece by any means, but it has a good cast and sheds some light onto the growing topic of eldercare and family dynamics in 2020.

Full Review | Grade: C

The Secret: Dare to Dream

Oct 09, 2020

Holmes was a good choice to portray Miranda because she offered a softness to the character while hiding an inner strength that Miranda needed.

Full Review | Grade: C

The Secret Garden

Oct 08, 2020

As novel adaptations go, this interpretation is a solid offering utilizing the latest technologies to enhance the visuals (mainly the look of the garden).

Full Review | Grade: B

300

Oct 06, 2020

Butler encompasses the demeanor of a mighty and powerful king/warrior whom men would follow into battle.

Full Review | Grade: B

Secret Society of Second Born Royals

Sep 22, 2020

Lee is decent as the princess suddenly discovering her powers and capably leads the Disney film and the cast, which is quite an undertaking for a teenager.

Full Review | Grade: B

Full Metal Jacket

Sep 22, 2020

Kubrick had a way of making the audience become invested in the characters of his films and created some truly memorable ones.

Full Review | Grade: A

Enola Holmes

Sep 21, 2020

What a terrific cast! Brown is perfect as the teenage, younger sister of the famed detective and Cavill does a nice job portraying Sherlock.

Full Review | Grade: B

Kajillionaire

Sep 18, 2020

As Kajillionaire begins it shows signs of promise but in the end falls flat and doesn’t deliver a satisfying conclusion.

Full Review | Grade: C

Murder In The Woods

Sep 16, 2020

The cast is made up of relatively unknowns with Trejo being the most seasoned amongst the group.

Full Review | Grade: C

Ratched

Sep 16, 2020

As origin stories go, this one makes some interesting assumptions as to who Mildred Ratched really is yet doesn’t steer away from plausibility in any way.

Full Review | Grade: B