Review of Ricki and the Flash (2015) by Lowbrowcinema — 07 Aug 2015
Yikes! RICKI AND THE FLASH is one contrived disaster. Can this really be directed by Jonathan Demme who gave us the masterpiece SILENCE OF THE LAMBS and an odd assortment prior to that? Has Meryl Streep become such a one note, annoying and cloy actress? Was JUNO a fluke for Diablo Cody? I say yes! All of these talented people have been coasting and resting on their laurels for many years.
Demme is truly the worst of all not having made a decent film since SILENCE OF THE LAMBS almost 25 years ago. The less said about RICKI the better but I will add two saving graces--the lead character does not apologize for who she is and the club numbers are quite good.
These are the only moments when Streep comes alive and feels like the actress we used to love so much.
This review of Ricki and the Flash (2015) was written by Lowbrowcinema on 07 Aug 2015.
Ricki and the Flash has generally received mixed reviews.
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