Review of Ricki and the Flash (2015) by Cheryl M — 14 Jun 2016

What a horribly depressing movie. I love all the actors in this movie, but now I just feel like drinking myself into a stupor.

This review of Ricki and the Flash (2015) was written by Cheryl M on 14 Jun 2016.

Ricki and the Flash has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Johnnylee T (189) on 21 Apr 2016

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The film promised but did not meet, the story is lost within the music instead of highlighting what is happening on the screen, is entertaining…

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By Melinda L (17) on 24 Apr 2016

Meryl Streep again plays a role she can do in her sleep in a film that is formulaic to the chord…

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By Al H (417) on 24 Jun 2016

Meryl Streep becomes a rock queen and she looks fine…

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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 Rated N (134) on 20 Jul 2017

Part reconciliation flick, part concert movie, all okay…

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By John T (2,122) on 12 Feb 2017

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