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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, 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.


Edward Scissorhands Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
Edward Scissorhands
It's difficult to believe this film premiered 25 years ago, but this anniversary edition allows older audiences to introduce a new generation to the gentle, childlike Scissorhands while teaching a lesson on accepting those who are different.
Full Review  | Grade: B

Home Alone Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
Home Alone Ultimate Collector's Edition
For anyone who enjoyed the series and wants a little bit of holiday nostalgia, this paint can is a terrific way to relive it all.  For the formidable collector, it would be a welcome addition and a perfect holiday gift. 
Full Review  | Grade: B

Aladdin Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
Aladdin
It’s difficult to find fault in any way with Aladdin and, as a fan, I say it is about time Disney released it again for everyone to enjoy.
Full Review  | Grade: A

San Andreas Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
San Andreas
The destruction of large cities and the Hoover Dam are not easy to accomplish but the crew does it well enough, and the 1080p video and 5.1 high definition audio help to enhance those scenes beautifully.
Full Review  | Grade: C

The Gallows Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
The Gallows
There is nothing redeeming about The Gallows and I question why it ever got made. I know it made a profit, which is, of course, the ultimate goal in movies; but it was unentertaining and moronic. Don’t waste your time or money.
Full Review  | Grade: F

The Rocky Horror Picture Show Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
Rocky Horror Picture Show: 40th Anniversary
If you are a fan of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and all it represents, you will want to get this Blu-ray and watch it with a group of friends, plenty of wine and props to carefully throw at your TV screen. 
Full Review  | Grade: A

Entourage Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
Entourage
Other than a thin storyline, the film really is about four friends navigating Hollywood and all it’s "trappings".
Full Review  | Grade: B

Sleepy Hollow Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
Sleepy Hollow: The Complete Second Season
I can’t help but wonder if season three will be Sleepy Hollow’s last.  If they don’t change their strategy from season two, I think many, like myself, will get bored with the “demon of the week” theme and tune out. 
Full Review  | Grade: C


The Vampire Diaries Physical Media: Blu-ray Review
The Vampire Diaries Season 6
The Vampire Diaries Season 6 maybe the saddest and bloodiest one so far.  From other worldly prisons, to a new witch/vampire hybrid, the supernatural dimension went into overdrive this year.
Full Review  | Grade: C

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