Review of Ricki and the Flash (2015) by Kate B — 09 Aug 2015

Should have been titled Ricki and Her Dysfunctional Family.

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

Ricki and the Flash has generally received mixed reviews.

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