Review of Ricki and the Flash (2015) by Wes B — 13 Sep 2015

Fun movie. Like going to a live concert too with all the music.

This review of Ricki and the Flash (2015) was written by Wes B on 13 Sep 2015.

Ricki and the Flash has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Chris R (1,477) on 24 Jun 2016

It was ok. I didn't like Meryl for this role. Mr. Springfield did an excellent job in the supporting role :)…

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By Stephanie M (549) on 18 Nov 2016

Great movie! Amazing that Meryl learned to play guitar for this movie, and sings all the songs. There's literally nothing this woman can't do…

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By Melinda L (17) on 24 Apr 2016

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By Ron P (147) on 29 Dec 2016

I found this one somewhat disappointing, especially since it is from Oscar winners Jonathan Demme and Meryl Streep…

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By Alexandra Macaaron (124) for Women's Voices for Change (124) on 03 Dec 2017

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By Mmh35 (5) on 02 Dec 2016

Meryl Streep is hands down one of the best actresses of all time. Unfortunately, the writing let's her and the rest of the cast down…

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By Patrick L (1,193) on 07 May 2016

Streep seems to be having a blast here but the movie itself is a letdown…

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By Matthew Bond (673) for The Mail on Sunday (UK) (704) on 25 Oct 2017

Streep isn't great, relying on a deeper voice than normal and an unsteady rolling gait to underpin her performance, and never coming close…

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By C H (432) on 16 Jun 2017

I love Meryl Streep, and expected to like this, but it was only ok. Would not watch again…

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