Review of Ricki and the Flash (2015) by Wendy B — 07 Aug 2015

I thoroughly enjoyed this movie! I was totally entertained. Meryl Streep was fabulous as an aging rock star. This is the first summer movie I liked. K.

This review of Ricki and the Flash (2015) was written by Wendy B on 07 Aug 2015.

Ricki and the Flash has generally received mixed reviews.

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By John T (2,122) on 12 Feb 2017

I loved this movie. Meryl Streep is amazing as always.. brilliant performance as Ricki a mother who left her family to start a rock career…

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By Russell Baillie (91) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 03 May 2016

Somehow, between its story and character contrivances and its deathless songs, Ricki and the Flash feels like a rehearsal…

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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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By Patrick L (1,193) on 07 May 2016

Streep seems to be having a blast here but the movie itself is a letdown…

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By Epicladysponge (1,102) on 28 Apr 2016

A Been there, done that! experience, Ricki and the Flash becomes predictable the next time you see this movie…

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By Patricia T (33) on 04 Apr 2016

Wanted to like this so much, but the writing was awful (contrived) and the performances felt entirely forced. Really really disappointing…

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By Veebis S (3) on 01 Jul 2016

I can now say that I have heard Meryl Streep and Rick Springfield cover Lady Gaga and Pink, the magic of Hollywood…

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By Igor A (310) on 13 Apr 2016

Sekogas e uzivanje da se gleda Meryl Streep (plus Kevin Kline), pa makar I vo prosecen film…

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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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By Augustine H (906) on 01 Dec 2016

While the substance of this movie is occasionally thin, Meryl Streep's performance is the stand out aspect of it…

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