Review of Ricki and the Flash (2015) by Debbie G — 22 Aug 2015

Star power is the only thing that saved this movie.

This review of Ricki and the Flash (2015) was written by Debbie G on 22 Aug 2015.

Ricki and the Flash has generally received mixed reviews.

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

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By Jacqueline W (34) on 10 Apr 2016

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