Ricky Stanicky 2024

He's the best friend they never had.

6.501 / 10   370 vote(s)
R
Comedy

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.

Homepage https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0CQD5ZV9J
Release Date 2024-02-21
Runtime 1h 53m
Directors Peter Farrelly, John Brawley, Clare Plueckhahn
Producers Peter Farrelly, John Jacobs, Paul Currie, Thorsten Schumacher, Jeffrey Bushell, Domenic Benvenuto, Gianni Benvenuto, Jeffrey Bushell, Nicki Cortese, Marc S. Fischer, Jackie Fletcher, Harrison Frick, Wayne Marc Godfrey, Patrick Josten, Walter Josten, Georgina Marquis, Jeff Okin, Jonathan Lynch Staunton, Zac Unterman, Levi Woodward, Michael De Luca
Writers Brian Jarvis, Peter Farrelly, Jeffrey Bushell, Jim Freeman, Pete Jones, Mike Cerrone, Jeffrey Bushell, Peter Farrelly, Pete Jones, Brian Jarvis, Jim Freeman, Mike Cerrone, Jason Decker, David Occhino

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"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 appreciate, some more than others.

Recommended for all types of viewers."

Rating: B+

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