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.

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 5.7 / 10 ComedyFant...

John Cena’s over-the-top performance is widely cited as the highlight of the movie. It was directed by Peter Farrelly ( Dumb

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

The "ComedyFant..." snippet stands for Comedy/Fantasy . While primarily a raunchy buddy comedy, it leans into the "fantasy" element of a lifelong lie (an imaginary friend) coming to life.