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entertainment1 year ago•7 min saved

"Ricky Stanicky: John Cena's Hilarious Transformations and Director's Confidence"

Director Peter Farrelly discusses the release of his new comedy film "Ricky Stanicky," starring Zac Efron and John Cena, and addresses the long development process, casting choices, and the current landscape for R-rated comedies. Farrelly also reflects on his previous projects, including the Oscar-winning "Green Book," and shares updates on upcoming works, expressing excitement for fans to experience the fun and surprises of "Ricky Stanicky."

via Hollywood Reporter|

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movie-review1 year ago•3 min saved

"John Cena's Hilarious Performance in 'Ricky Stanicky' Delivers R-Rated Comedy Fun"

The new Peter Farrelly comedy "Ricky Stanicky" struggles to find its footing, feeling like a lesser 2000s comedy that wanted to emulate "There's Something About Mary." The film, which has been in development for 15 years, lacks the charm of Farrelly's earlier works and is filmed with little artfulness. Despite this, John Cena shines in his role, bringing unexpected depth and commitment to his character. However, his performance isn't enough to save the movie, which ultimately falls flat with a rating of one and a half stars out of four.

via The Associated Press|

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movie-review1 year ago•3 min saved

"John Cena Shines in Long-Awaited 'Ricky Stanicky' Comedy"

"Ricky Stanicky" is a throwback to stale dude comedies, lacking innovation and cleverness, with juvenile and joyless humor. The film follows three men who create an imaginary scapegoat named Ricky Stanicky to blame for their misdeeds, leading to a series of absurd events. Despite the lackluster script, Zac Efron and John Cena deliver earnest performances, but the movie's limitations and repetitive jokes hinder its enjoyment. Overall, "Ricky Stanicky" is a mixed bag at best and a reminder that some childhood games are better left in the past.

via Roger Ebert|

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movie-review1 year ago•4 min saved

"Ricky Stanicky Review: John Cena and Zac Efron's Hilarious Comedy Chemistry"

In the raunchy, R-rated comedy "Ricky Stanicky," directed by Peter Farrelly, John Cena shines as the imaginary friend of Zac Efron's character. The film follows a trio of friends who hire an actor to play their made-up friend to cover for their misdeeds. With Cena's standout performance, the movie delivers outrageous humor while exploring themes of friendship and maturity. "Ricky Stanicky" is set to stream exclusively on Prime Video from March 7.

via Variety|

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movie-review1 year ago•4 min saved

"Ricky Stanicky: A Missed Opportunity for Comedy Gold"

Peter Farrelly's latest comedy film "Ricky Stanicky" fails to recapture the charm of his earlier work, with a premise reminiscent of "The Family Circus" comics. The movie follows three friends who create a fictional person to avoid responsibility, leading to comedic chaos when they must prove his existence. John Cena shines with deadpan humor in his role as a method actor hired to impersonate the fictional character. However, the film's generic script and lackluster execution overshadow Cena's performance, leaving the overall result underwhelming.

via The A.V. Club|

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entertainment1 year ago•2 min saved

"Zac Efron and John Cena's 'Ricky Stanicky' Finally Hits Streaming After a Decade"

After a decade in limbo, director Peter Farrelly's buddy comedy "Ricky Stanicky," starring Zac Efron and John Cena, is set to hit Prime Video, tapping into the appetite for boundary-pushing humor. The film, which sat in development with various big names attached, follows four friends who invent a fake friend to avoid trouble, with Efron expressing his admiration for Farrelly's work and the director emphasizing the importance of heart and love in comedy.

via Yahoo! Voices|

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entertainment1 year ago•2 min saved

"Zac Efron and John Cena's Long-Awaited Buddy Comedy 'Ricky Stanicky' Finally Streams"

After a decade in limbo, director Peter Farrelly's buddy comedy "Ricky Stanicky," starring Zac Efron and John Cena, is set to hit Prime Video, tapping into the appetite for boundary-pushing humor. The film follows four friends who rely on an imaginary friend to escape trouble, with Efron expressing his admiration for Farrelly's work and the director emphasizing the importance of heart in comedy.

via The Associated Press|

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entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Zac Efron and John Cena's Hilarious Friendship in 'Ricky Stanicky' Trailer"

In the upcoming comedy "Ricky Stanicky," three friends hire John Cena to impersonate their imaginary friend from years ago, leading to chaotic and hilarious consequences as their lie spirals out of control. The movie, directed by Peter Farrelly, is set to be released on Prime on March 7.

via Rolling Stone|

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