Focus
I get why they named the movie Focus. As Will Smith's (Men in Black, Ali) character, Nicky, explains the trick to being a good con artist is to shift the victim's focus away fro...
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.
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.
American Sniper
This is a film everyone should see and luckily the writing, directing and acting are excellent which makes seeing it even more worthwhile. As far as war movies go, this one is really top notch.
Black or White
Whichever the reason Black or White simply wasn’t as successful as perhaps it could have been and, between the storyline and the talent, it is a shame it won’t be a more memorable movie.
Cake
Claire Bennett (Jenifer Aniston; Friends, Horrible Bosses) is in a lot of pain. Continual, excruciating pain. Physical pain, mental pain and, most importantly, emotional pain.&nbs...
Inherent Vice
Inherent vice: noun Hidden defect (or the very nature) of a good or property which of itself is the cause of (or contributes to) its deterioration, damage, or wastage. ...
The Penguins of Madagascar
After three movies of playing bit characters in the background, the Penguins of Madagascar finally have gotten their starring roles. The black and white flightless birds, that have always had ab...
Sons of Anarchy: Season Seven
Sons of Anarchy, one of the most successful cable TV series ever, gave its viewers a good send off. Unlike other series finales, it doesn’t leave anything up in the air but wraps things up tightly.
Horrible Bosses 2
In my opinion, it’s just not worth owning or even renting. Like many sequels, it was just disappointing in the end.
Big Hero 6
Some Hard core comic book fans will find fault with Big Hero 6 but I for one thought it was really entertaining and I loved Baymax!
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Overall, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Day is a good way to entertain your young ones for an hour and a half.