Review of Ricki and the Flash (2015) by Simon W — 08 Sep 2015

It was a good movie for a mom to see with her older daughter.

This review of Ricki and the Flash (2015) was written by Simon W on 08 Sep 2015.

Ricki and the Flash has generally received mixed reviews.

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