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, a Senior Correspondent and Critic at FlickDirect, is a dynamic presence in the entertainment industry with a communications degree from Hofstra University. She brings her film expertise to KRMS News/Talk 97.5 FM and broadcast television, and is recognized as a Tomatometer-Approved Critic. Her role as an adept event moderator in various entertainment industry forums underscores her versatility. Her affiliations with SEFCA, the Florida Film Critics Circle, and the Online Film Critics Society highlight her as an influential figure in film criticism and media.

The Shawshank Redemption

Sep 14, 2021

The entire cast of this movie is terrific with Robbins and Freeman leading the way.

Full Review | Grade: B

Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms

Sep 10, 2021

Besides excellent visual and audio quality and a great group of actors portraying these characters, the movie isn’t very good.

Full Review | Grade: C

Star Trek: The Motion Picture Physical Media: 4K UHD Review

Star Trek: The Original 4 Movies Collection

Sep 07, 2021

For Trekkies this set is well worth the cost.

Full Review | Grade: B

Cinderella

Sep 03, 2021

Taking a beloved classic and switching it up is always a risky move and...overall Amazon didn’t get this one quite right.

Full Review | Grade: C

We Need To Do Something

Sep 02, 2021

Depending on your point of view, We Need To Do Something, is either a horrible, incomplete shell or a brilliant, symbolic, intellectual study of the human psyche and family dynamics.

Full Review | Grade: C

Superhost

Aug 31, 2021

The cast is well chosen and play their parts beautifully.

Full Review | Grade: B

The Conjuring 3: The Devil Made Me Do It

Aug 30, 2021

The third installment in The Conjuring series, offers much of the same look and feel as the first two films while not necessarily being quite as scary.

Full Review | Grade: B

Candyman

Aug 26, 2021

As a horror movie, Candyman is ok... As a thriller / drama it is outstanding.

Full Review | Grade: B

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Aug 24, 2021

Much better than I anticipated, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings gives us the flavor of the MCU while changing up the dish some with new and exotic spices.

Full Review | Grade: B