It was directed by Peter Farrelly ( Dumb and Dumber , Green Book ), though many critics felt it lacked the sharp wit of his earlier hits.
Most reviewers suggest it is a decent "background" movie—fine for a casual watch on Amazon Prime Video, but not a comedic masterpiece. 5.7 / 10 ComedyFant...
This rating and snippet likely refer to a review of the 2024 film which frequently appears with a 5.7/10 rating on platforms like IMDb and is categorized as a Comedy/Fantasy . Review Breakdown It was directed by Peter Farrelly ( Dumb
The story follows three childhood friends who invent a fake friend, Ricky Stanicky, to get out of trouble. When their families demand to meet him, they hire a washed-up actor (played by John Cena ) to impersonate him. Critical Consensus Review Breakdown The story follows three childhood friends
John Cena’s over-the-top performance is widely cited as the highlight of the movie.