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Comedy

Ricky Stanicky

- 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.

Release Date : 2024-03-07

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Footloose ProductionsMichael De Luca ProductionsSmart EntertainmentRocketScienceGerber PicturesAmazon MGM Studios

Production Country : AustraliaUnited KingdomUnited States of America

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Zac Efron

Character Name : Dean Stanton

Original Name : Zac Efron

Gender : Male

John Cena

Character Name : Rod Rimestead

Original Name : John Cena

Gender : Male

Andrew Santino

Character Name : JT Levine

Original Name : Andrew Santino

Gender : Male

Jermaine Fowler

Character Name : Wes Jezenee

Original Name : Jermaine Fowler

Gender : Male

Lex Scott Davis

Character Name : Erin Stanton

Original Name : Lex Scott Davis

Gender : Female

Anja Savcic

Character Name : Susan Levine

Original Name : Anja Savcic

Gender : Female

William H. Macy

Character Name : Summerhayes

Original Name : William H. Macy

Gender : Male

Heather Mitchell

Character Name : Leona

Original Name : Heather Mitchell

Gender : Female

Debra Lawrance

Character Name : Mrs Levine

Original Name : Debra Lawrance

Gender : Female

Daniel Monks

Character Name : Keith

Original Name : Daniel Monks

Gender : Male

Riley Stiles

Character Name : Young Dean

Original Name : Riley Stiles

Gender : Male

Oscar Wilson

Character Name : Young JT

Original Name : Oscar Wilson

Gender : Male

Gaius Nolan

Character Name : Young Wes

Original Name : Gaius Nolan

Gender : Male

Jeff Ross

Character Name : Rabbi Greenberg

Original Name : Jeff Ross

Gender : Male

Apple Farrelly

Character Name : Carly

Original Name : Apple Farrelly

Gender : Female

Jane Badler

Character Name : Miriam Summerhayes

Original Name : Jane Badler

Gender : Female

Jackson Tozer

Character Name : Gary Polisner

Original Name : Jackson Tozer

Gender : Male

Brian Jarvis

Character Name : Police Chief Agawam

Original Name : Brian Jarvis

Gender : Male

Jackie Flynn

Character Name : Fire Chief Grunberg

Original Name : Jackie Flynn

Gender : Male

Kevin Flynn

Character Name : Fireman Mycroft

Original Name : Kevin Flynn

Gender : Male

Jasmine Anders

Character Name : Officer Parfitt

Original Name : Jasmine Anders

Gender : Male

Stan Grant

Character Name : Stan Grant

Original Name : Stan Grant

Gender : Male

Bob Farrelly

Character Name : Barry the Bartender

Original Name : Bob Farrelly

Gender : Male

Nathan Jones

Character Name : Big Ben

Original Name : Nathan Jones

Gender : Male

Jasper Bagg

Character Name : Little Lenny

Original Name : Jasper Bagg

Gender : Male

Dieu Vieil Mbelo

Character Name : Trumpet Man

Original Name : Dieu Vieil Mbelo

Gender : Male

Alieu Chol

Character Name : Trumpet Player

Original Name : Alieu Chol

Gender : Male

Bol Cinwel

Character Name : Trumpet Player

Original Name : Bol Cinwel

Gender : Male

Louis Ecaldre

Character Name : Trumpet Player

Original Name : Louis Ecaldre

Gender : Male

Samson Madu

Character Name : Trumpet Player

Original Name : Samson Madu

Gender : Male

Takudzwa Matsatsa

Character Name : Trumpet Player

Original Name : Takudzwa Matsatsa

Gender : Male

Gayetee Sonkarkey

Character Name : Trumpet Player

Original Name : Gayetee Sonkarkey

Gender : Male

Aaron Thoman

Character Name : Trumpet Player

Original Name : Aaron Thoman

Gender : Male

Surafel Yigletu

Character Name : Trumpet Player

Original Name : Surafel Yigletu

Gender : Male

Peter Venn

Character Name : Casino Extra

Original Name : Peter Venn

Gender : Male

Cessalee Stovall

Character Name : Nurse

Original Name : Cessalee Stovall

Gender : Male

Sean Dobra

Character Name : Hospital Guy

Original Name : Sean Dobra

Gender : Male

Allan Lim

Character Name : Rod's Audio Engineer

Original Name : Allan Lim

Gender : Male

Sloan Fischer

Character Name : Cheese Puffs

Original Name : Sloan Fischer

Gender : Male

Marta Kaczmarek

Character Name : Mimi Jacobs

Original Name : Marta Kaczmarek

Gender : Female

Francesca Waters

Character Name : Ginny Hoffman

Original Name : Francesca Waters

Gender : Female

Charlie Torr

Character Name : Glazed Dates

Original Name : Charlie Torr

Gender : Male

Charlotte Marquis

Character Name : Kid at Bris

Original Name : Charlotte Marquis

Gender : Female

Olivia Marquis

Character Name : Kid at Bris

Original Name : Olivia Marquis

Gender : Female

Goldie Harris-Currie

Character Name : Kid at Bris

Original Name : Goldie Harris-Currie

Gender : Male

Sunny Harris-Currie

Character Name : Kid at Bris

Original Name : Sunny Harris-Currie

Gender : Male

Evie Bock

Character Name : Kid at Bris

Original Name : Evie Bock

Gender : Male

Layla Bock

Character Name : Kid at Bris

Original Name : Layla Bock

Gender : Male

Harry Saunders

Character Name : Kid at Bris

Original Name : Harry Saunders

Gender : Male

Ryan Shelton

Character Name : Phillip

Original Name : Ryan Shelton

Gender : Male

Harrison Frick

Character Name : Karnowski

Original Name : Harrison Frick

Gender : Male

Sean Gildea

Character Name : Peterson

Original Name : Sean Gildea

Gender : Male

Jim Knobeloch

Character Name : Billings

Original Name : Jim Knobeloch

Gender : Male

Belinda Aitken

Character Name : Executive #3

Original Name : Belinda Aitken

Gender : Male

Zen Gesner

Character Name : World River Exec #1

Original Name : Zen Gesner

Gender : Male

Kate Lister

Character Name : World River Exec #2

Original Name : Kate Lister

Gender : Female

Ruben Francis

Character Name : World River CEO

Original Name : Ruben Francis

Gender : Male

Sharon Johal

Character Name : News Reader #1

Original Name : Sharon Johal

Gender : Male

Adam Murphy

Character Name : News Reader #2

Original Name : Adam Murphy

Gender : Male

Bibi Belo

Character Name : TSA Agent

Original Name : Bibi Belo

Gender : Male

Kieran Rahilly

Character Name : Smiley

Original Name : Kieran Rahilly

Gender : Male

Emily Irene Bishop

Character Name : Emily Irene Bishop

Original Name : Emily Irene Bishop

Gender : Male

Charlie Levy

Character Name : Charlie Levy

Original Name : Charlie Levy

Gender : Female

Will Thomas Schneider

Character Name : Will Thomas Schneider

Original Name : Will Thomas Schneider

Gender : Male

Olivia Mary Bishop

Character Name : Olivia Mary Bishop

Original Name : Olivia Mary Bishop

Gender : Male

Lachlan David McCredie

Character Name : Lachlan David McCredie

Original Name : Lachlan David McCredie

Gender : Male

Stephanie Dianne Woods

Character Name : Stephanie Dianne Woods

Original Name : Stephanie Dianne Woods

Gender : Male

Joshua Cox

Character Name : Joshua Cox

Original Name : Joshua Cox

Gender : Male

Zahra Nezami

Character Name : Zahra Nezami

Original Name : Zahra Nezami

Gender : Male

Bluelily Rahera Steen

Character Name : Bluelily Rahera Steen

Original Name : Bluelily Rahera Steen

Gender : Male

Marc Rebillet

Character Name : Himself

Original Name : Marc Rebillet

Gender : Male

Reviews

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Manuel São Bento

@msbreviews

2024-03-06

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 appreciate, some more than others. Recommended for all types of viewers." Rating: B+

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TheSceneSnobs

@TheSceneSnobs

2024-07-12

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 as a justification for the protagonist's actions is poorly handled and comes off as classless. The film fails to provide a nuanced portrayal of how an abusive background might realistically affect someone's behavior. Instead, it uses the abuse as a plot device to excuse the protagonist's otherwise inexcusable actions. John Cena's performance is the movie's saving grace. He brings a level of commitment and charisma to his role that is noticeably absent in the rest of the cast. Cena's dedication to his character provides some genuine moments of entertainment in an otherwise disappointing film. The story and writing are weak, failing to create a cohesive and engaging narrative. The characters' actions often lack logical motivation, and the plot feels disjointed. The writers seem to believe that mentioning a character's traumatic past is enough to generate empathy, but without proper buildup and context, this tactic falls flat. The worst part is that it is astoundingly unfunny. This film is a disappointment despite its talented cast. The poorly executed story, unlikable characters, and insincere attempts at emotional depth make it a difficult watch. John Cena's performance is a rare bright spot, but it isn't enough to save the film from its fundamental flaws. For a more successful movie, the writers would need to focus on creating believable character arcs and a more coherent narrative. As it stands, the film fails to deliver on its potential and leaves much to be desired.

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Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots

@screenzealots

2024-07-17

“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 another tall tale, their families get suspicious and demand to meet Mr. Stanicky. Panicked, the guys hired “Rock Hard” Rod (John Cena), a raunchy, washed-up celebrity impersonator from Atlantic City to bring their imaginary buddy to life. Rod takes his role far too seriously, which causes a lot of shenanigans to ensue, making the best friends wish they’d never created Ricky in the first place. It sounds like a slam dunk of a premise that would lend itself to comedy gold, but Farrelly totally blows everything about his film. While it works as a childhood prank, it feels utterly ridiculous and implausible when applied to adult characters with families and responsibilities. These are grown men, for crying out loud. Even worse, the film’s attempts at humor largely miss the mark, with most jokes and gags landing as total duds. Whether it’s the tired trope of bawdy rewrites of classic songs or the contrived scenarios involving Ricky Stanicky’s outrageous heroics, the comedy falls flat at every turn. Even the presence of a talented and charming cast can’t salvage the abysmal writing and lackluster execution. By: Louisa Moore / SCREEN ZEALOTS