Review of Ricki and the Flash (2015) by Abdulmalik A — 23 Dec 2015

It has a couple of good moments, but it's lack depth and substance.

This review of Ricki and the Flash (2015) was written by Abdulmalik A on 23 Dec 2015.

Ricki and the Flash has generally received mixed reviews.

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