Theatrical, Streaming, Physical Media Reviews

Here at FlickDirect, our goal is to provide up-to-date reviews on theatrical, home entertainment, and television series. Check out the reviews of upcoming films or programming, and even our take on the classsics.

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.

Vice

Apr 09, 2019

With Vice McKay wrote and directed a terrific script and assembled a superb cast.

Full Review | Grade: A

Project Blue Book Physical Media: Blu-ray Review

Project Blue Book Season 1

Apr 09, 2019

Project Blue Book will validate all of your hypotheses and offer you some entertainment on a subject matter you truly enjoy.

Full Review | Grade: B

Stan & Ollie

Apr 01, 2019

Overall, Stan & Ollie is a heartwarming film that takes you back into a time that no longer exists.

Full Review | Grade: A

Bumblebee

Mar 29, 2019

As far as Transformers films go, Bumblebee ranks among the better of the group in the series.

Full Review | Grade: A

Dumbo

Mar 27, 2019

Burton deserves credit for making this film not nearly as dark as many of his other features and the vibrant colors of the circus are definitely a departure from his usual darker tones.

Full Review | Grade: B

Aquaman

Mar 26, 2019

If you are a Momoa or DC comics fan you will be pleased to know that this Aquaman is a quality version and won’t disappoint even the most skeptical amongst us.

Full Review | Grade: B

Shazam!

Mar 23, 2019

Shazam! Is humorous, heartwarming, and lighthearted...Unless you are coldhearted, you will most likely walk out of the theater with a smile on your face after enjoying a few laughs.

Full Review | Grade: B

Mar 20, 2019

Us is certainly one of the smarter horror/thriller movies that have come about in the past several years (besides Get Out) and Peele knows how to terrify us without gore or crazy jump scares.

Full Review | Grade: B

Mary Poppins Returns

Mar 18, 2019

Mary Poppins Returns can’t compare to the original but it has elaborate musical numbers, a solid story, and a well-rounded cast.

Full Review | Grade: B

Ruben Brandt, Collector

Mar 15, 2019

Even if you don’t know the names of every painting flashing across the screen you are aware that you are witnessing masterpieces from almost the first frame.

Full Review | Grade: B