Review of Ricki and the Flash (2015) by Kay R — 09 Aug 2015

Meryl Streep knocks another one out of the park! LOVED IT#.

This review of Ricki and the Flash (2015) was written by Kay R on 09 Aug 2015.

Ricki and the Flash has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 Johnnylee T (189) on 21 Apr 2016

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By Mmh35 (5) on 02 Dec 2016

Meryl Streep is hands down one of the best actresses of all time. Unfortunately, the writing let's her and the rest of the cast down…

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By Melinda L (17) on 24 Apr 2016

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By Alexandra Macaaron (124) for Women's Voices for Change (124) on 03 Dec 2017

The mighty Meryl is supported by a fine cast (most of whom are onscreen less than they deserve to be)…

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Written by Diablo Cody and directed by Jonathan Demme, Ricki is a mish-mash of styles and tones that don't really hang together all that well…

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By Jacqueline W (34) on 10 Apr 2016

95% of the movie is full of conceited, look-down-on-you moments. made for a very unenjoyable viewing experience…

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By Chris R (1,477) on 24 Jun 2016

It was ok. I didn't like Meryl for this role. Mr. Springfield did an excellent job in the supporting role :)…

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