The Chicago-set dramedy “Game Day” is way past its expiration date — and not just because it was mainly shot in 2015. With its deeply creaky gender and racial themes, this strained film evokes something unearthed from several decades ago, if not before. She’s then stuck working for a generic firm steeped in “bro” culture where she’s treated like an outsider because, y’know, a woman. A wary friendship blossoms, Ricki gets game, learns teamwork and things improve at the office. Miller, Jurgen Hooper, Chris Johnson and the late Fyvush Finkel provide decent support, but others get lost in clichéd or underwritten roles (those parents!

Source: Los Angeles Times October 03, 2019 16:18 UTC