5.7 / 10 Comedyfant... | 2026 |

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

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...

This generally indicates a "mediocre" to "average" reception. Reviews often describe it as a film with a funny premise that struggles with consistent execution. John Cena’s over-the-top performance is widely cited as

This rating and snippet likely refer to a review of the 2024 film which frequently appears with a 5.7/10 rating on platforms like IMDb and is categorized as a Comedy/Fantasy . Review Breakdown Critical Consensus This generally indicates a "mediocre" to

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.

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

It was directed by Peter Farrelly ( Dumb and Dumber , Green Book ), though many critics felt it lacked the sharp wit of his earlier hits.