Ricky Stanicky

  • Comedy
2/21/2024
113
R

He's the best friend they never had.

When three childhood best friends pull a prank gone wrong, they invent the imaginary Ricky Stanicky to get them out of trouble. Twenty years later, the trio still uses the nonexistent Ricky as a handy alibi for their immature behavior. But when their spouses and partners get suspicious and demand to finally meet the fabled Mr. Stanicky, the guilty trio decide to hire a washed-up actor and raunchy celebrity impersonator to bring him to life.

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  • msbreviews

    FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://fandomwire.com/ricky-stanicky-review-a-humorous-pleasant-comedy/

    "Ricky Stanicky cleverly uses a blend of light humor, simple yet sincere messages, and a pleasant narrative to provide broad entertainment, as well as a testament to the complexities of personal growth and human nature.

    The standout performance of John Cena, along with a cohesive and dynamic cast, elevates the film beyond its conventional plot, highlighting Peter Farrelly's ability to create stories that resonate with the audience through laughter and reflection. Despite the divergent opinions on Farrelly's contributions to cinema, his talent for balancing comedy with deeper thematic elements is once again laid out for everyone to appre...

    March 6, 2024
  • TheSceneSnobs

    This movie features a cast of actors I generally enjoy watching, but it turned out to be a mess. The only standout performance came from John Cena, who fully committed to his character and brought some much-needed energy to the film.

    The main characters are depicted as despicable human beings, treating everyone around them poorly. The film tries to justify the protagonist's behavior by revealing an abusive background late in the story. This revelation feels like a cheap excuse to garner sympathy and forgive his dishonesty and mistreatment of others. For instance, there is no prior indication of the protagonist's abusive past until it becomes convenient for the plot, making it feel forced and insincere.

    The attempt to use child abuse a...

    July 9, 2024
  • screenzealots

    Ricky Stanicky is a prime example of wasted potential, featuring stupid writing, unrealistic characters, and a barrage of unfunny jokes that fall flat. Directed by Peter Farrelly, this film squanders its promising premise and talented cast on a juvenile and uninspired, off-color comedy that fails to deliver enough laughs or entertainment to justify its sad existence. This is a really, really bad movie.

    Twenty years after Dean (Zac Efron), JT (Andrew Santino), and Wes (Jermaine Fowler), three childhood best friends, created an imaginary scapegoat for their pranks and shenanigans, they still find themselves using the nonexistent Ricky Stanicky as an alibi for their immature behavior. After JT misses the birth of his first child due to yet ...

    July 17, 2024

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