5.7 / 10 Comedyfant... Apr 2026

Most reviewers suggest it is a decent "background" movie—fine for a casual watch on Amazon Prime Video, but not a comedic masterpiece.

This generally indicates a "mediocre" to "average" reception. Reviews often describe it as a film with a funny premise that struggles with consistent execution. 5.7 / 10 ComedyFant...

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"

John Cena’s over-the-top performance is widely cited as the highlight of the movie. 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