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24 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 70Screen RantScreen RantStanicky is a character to cheer for, and Cena's energy in the role makes Ricky Stanicky an entertaining watch with some surprising depth to it.
- 60The Daily BeastNick SchagerThe Daily BeastNick SchagerLittle more than a creaky lark that fails to generate consistent laughs, even if it proves that John Cena is a charming goof-off who’s game for anything.
- 60ColliderNate RichardColliderNate RichardRicky Stanicky could have easily been a disaster, but thanks to the cast, some effective laughs, and a big heart, it ends up making for an entertaining two hours.
- 60SlashfilmEthan AndertonSlashfilmEthan AndertonFor the most part, Ricky Stanicky is an entertaining comedy with enough laughs to keep your attention, but ultimately, it tries too hard to pull at your heartstrings without enough authenticity to back it up.
- 51TheWrapWilliam BibbianiTheWrapWilliam BibbianiIt takes a farcical premise and tries to find something meaningful to say about it. It doesn’t succeed, but the effort is worth analyzing.
- 50IndieWireDavid EhrlichIndieWireDavid EhrlichThe funniest thing about Ricky Stanicky might be how recently its director was holding an Oscar on the stage of the Dolby Theater.
- 50IGNEric GoldmanIGNEric GoldmanIt would be great to see Peter Farrelly recapture the comedic magic he and his brother achieved in their terrific 1990s run, but he doesn’t do so with Ricky Stanicky. It’s focused on too many un-engaging characters with a lot of would-be comedic banter that falls flat, while the attempts to blend drama with humor feel out of place.
- 42The A.V. ClubLuke Y. ThompsonThe A.V. ClubLuke Y. ThompsonIn the wrestling ring, Cena used to wear a shirt which read “Rise Above Hate,” and indeed, he does so here. It would be better if he found a project where he didn’t have to.
- 40The GuardianAdrian HortonThe GuardianAdrian HortonThere are a few laughs but, at nearly two hours, Ricky Stanicky far outstays its welcome.
- 25Slant MagazineRoss McIndoeSlant MagazineRoss McIndoeAs a WWE superstar, Cena is a perfect casting choice for a larger-than-life character like the formerly imaginary Ricky. He rattles off jokes with the boundless energy of a man used to spending three nights a week catapulting himself across a ring, and he’s completely at ease as the absolute center of attention.