Take #11 : Ricki And The Flash

Watching Meryl Streep is always a treat - and this little film, in which she plays a penurious musician who once walked out on her family and is temporarily drawn back in, is no exception. 

The lady sings a mean note, and packs a subtle punch in this dysfunctional mother's role. Musician Rick Springfield is present to add the rest of the realism to the music.

Families bond in strange ways. As Rick says "You can't expect your kids to love you - that's not their job ! It's YOUR job to love them".

This movie is not for everyone - but for a few, it will strike many chords.

I'm so glad I decided that I was among the half-dozen people on a balmy Monday night who decided to see the film; if you're a Meryl Streep fan, do NOT let this one go !