Review of Ricki and the Flash (2015) by Cameron S — 12 Aug 2015

An interesting study on a mom choosing her art over her parenting. I found the movie interesting and entertaining.

This review of Ricki and the Flash (2015) was written by Cameron S on 12 Aug 2015.

Ricki and the Flash has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Jluis_001 (2,242) on 06 Sep 2017

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 Cheryl M (125) on 14 Jun 2016

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I want to start by saying that this is primarily a film about a dysfunctional family, rather than a film about a rock star/musician…

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By Johnnylee T (189) on 21 Apr 2016

A whitewash of family abandonment and conflict, to be sure, but an enjoyable story, just the same…

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By Ted W (1,490) on 15 Oct 2016

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By Amanda Greever (35) for The Daily Times (Tennessee) (35) on 09 Jan 2019

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