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.

The Personal History of David Copperfield

Aug 28, 2020

Iannucci offers an interesting interpretation of this classic story, beginning with the casting.

Full Review | Grade: B

Batwoman: The Complete First Season

Aug 28, 2020

Overall, the show isn’t too bad and has a similar look and feel of many of the other shows in the Arrowverse so it’s not a complete departure of the tried and true.

Full Review | Grade: B

Bill & Ted Face the Music

Aug 27, 2020

Winters has barely aged in the twenty-nine years since Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey was released but Reeves no longer fits the role of Ted very well.

Full Review | Grade: C

One Night In Bangkok

Aug 25, 2020

Dacascos does a terrific job portraying Kai; a peaceful, gentle man who calculates and plans his vigilante justice against those whom he feels have wronged him and his family.

Full Review | Grade: C

Season Two Preview (ep. 1-3)

Aug 24, 2020

The show keeps the same sarcastic tone and funny. politically incorrect moments we have come to expect.

Full Review | Grade: A

Chemical Hearts

Aug 20, 2020

Reinhart and Abrams were great casting choices and they bring depth and maturity to their roles.

Full Review | Grade: B

Words on Bathroom Walls

Aug 19, 2020

Freudenthal takes a hard to understand mental illness and offers us a visual representation of it in an attempt to demystify the mystery of schizophrenia.

Full Review | Grade: A