There was a time where films like 'Ricky Stanicky' were a dime a dozen. These days they're as rare as hen's teeth. The poster for 'Ricky Stanicky' even states: 'Warning: An R Rated Comedy'. Which is partly a joke, and partly a deadly serious warning I suspect - so afraid are filmmakers today of upsetting the woke mob.
So was 'Ricky Stanicky' able to deliver some much needed life into the comedy genre? It tries its best, I'll say that. This film could never be accused of not throwing everything it could at the wall to see what sticks. The problem is that the concept is interesting enough, but it doesn't lend itself to much of a story. And so the film never really feels like it gets out of first gear - at least in terms of plot.
There are some funny sequences however, and there's some decent dialogue. John Cena again proves that he really can carry a movie. He's so charismatic and watchable in everything he does. This movie proves he has layers. He can be an unlikable drunk and he can be an extremely likable extrovert - and everything in between.
This isn't going to go down as a comedy classic, but my hope remains that it is received well and opens the door for more films like it. 6.5/10.
So was 'Ricky Stanicky' able to deliver some much needed life into the comedy genre? It tries its best, I'll say that. This film could never be accused of not throwing everything it could at the wall to see what sticks. The problem is that the concept is interesting enough, but it doesn't lend itself to much of a story. And so the film never really feels like it gets out of first gear - at least in terms of plot.
There are some funny sequences however, and there's some decent dialogue. John Cena again proves that he really can carry a movie. He's so charismatic and watchable in everything he does. This movie proves he has layers. He can be an unlikable drunk and he can be an extremely likable extrovert - and everything in between.
This isn't going to go down as a comedy classic, but my hope remains that it is received well and opens the door for more films like it. 6.5/10.