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 Little Mermaid

Feb 24, 2019

The Little Mermaid Anniversary/Signature Edition is a worthwhile purchase and a must have for anyone from the ages of three to fifty.

Full Review | Grade: A

How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World

Feb 21, 2019

How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World offers the audience adventure and romance while finishing the story off in a sentimental and touching way.

Full Review | Grade: A

Overlord

Feb 19, 2019

With a video game feel, Overload takes a World War II theme and mixes it with a science fiction element to create something unique and unexpected.

Full Review | Grade: B

Can You Ever Forgive Me?

Feb 18, 2019

Can You Ever Forgive Me? is a pleasure to watch even as you witness Israel’s world crumbling around her. Some of McCarthy’s finest work to date.

Full Review | Grade: A

The Sisters Brothers

Feb 15, 2019

Audiard did a great job putting together a terrific cast that plays out the drama on screen beautifully.

Full Review | Grade: B

Isn't It Romantic

Feb 13, 2019

Isn't It Romantic does offer a terrific message about loving oneself before anyone or anything else and finding one’s self-worth and Wilson delivers it in the nicest possible way.

Full Review | Grade: B

Bohemian Rhapsody

Feb 12, 2019

Freddie Mercury was a brilliant musician who left an everlasting mark on the world. Bohemian Rhapsody offers a small insight into Freddie's world and that of the band Queen.

Full Review | Grade: B

The Front Runner

Feb 12, 2019

While The Front Runner is a commentary on how this incident changed journalism forever, it is also a story with which many of us are already familiar.

Full Review | Grade: B