Ricky Stanicky

Three childhood best friends created a fictional person, Ricky Stanicky, to get them out of trouble. Twenty years later, they must hire an actor to portray Ricky when one of them is about to get married and his fiancée insists on meeting Ricky.

Ricky Stanicky received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its comedic premise and performances, while others found its humor predictable and the plot thin. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some enjoying the lighthearted comedy and others finding it lacking in originality.

• The film's central premise of a fabricated friend is amusing but doesn't quite sustain the runtime.

• Zac Efron and Andrew Santino deliver committed performances that are often the highlight.

• The humor, while occasionally landing, often relies on familiar comedic tropes.

Google audience: Audiences generally found Ricky Stanicky to be a passable comedy, with many appreciating the effort of the lead actors and the initial concept. However, a significant portion of viewers felt the movie was predictable and didn't live up to its potential.

The film's director, Peter Farrelly, is known for directing other successful comedy films such as "Dumb and Dumber" and "There's Something About Mary".