"Ricky Stanicky" settles into the comfortable middle ground of cinematic achievements—a place teeming with other films that neither offend nor inspire. It's like receiving a participation trophy at an event you don't remember entering: mildly flattering but ultimately forgettable. With a 2-star salute, it reminds us that in the pursuit of laughter, the journey is often more memorable than the destination.
Ricky Stanicky 2024 ★★
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