The Boss

Universal Pictures | Release Date: April 8, 2016

4.5	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 108 Ratings

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TheKavehJApr 8, 2016

Sure The Boss can be funny at times, but for the duration of the movie, there are tons of stupidities. There are a few funny moments, but most of the film is just a pain to watch.

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wcrosherApr 8, 2016

While Melissa McCarthy plays her typical Melissa McCarthy role well, and there are a few scenes that were truly funny, The Boss ends up being a very cliché film with an absurd third act. The movie, quite simply, falls apart in the last halfWhile Melissa McCarthy plays her typical Melissa McCarthy role well, and there are a few scenes that were truly funny, The Boss ends up being a very cliché film with an absurd third act. The movie, quite simply, falls apart in the last half hour and becomes way bigger than it ever had to be, and the film suffers quite a bit for that. There are a good amount of laugh out loud moments, but there are just as many duds, and the plot can't make up for them.… Expand

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EpicLadySpongeApr 8, 2016

The Boss adds up another round of Melissa McCarthy as she takes over the role for the Boss and oh dear, what kind of ruckus would she be up to anyways? Oh, insider trading... I probably have no idea what that is, but I'll probably be lookingThe Boss adds up another round of Melissa McCarthy as she takes over the role for the Boss and oh dear, what kind of ruckus would she be up to anyways? Oh, insider trading... I probably have no idea what that is, but I'll probably be looking at what it means after this review. Oh, what's next on the list anyways? Think smart, fast, and strong if you're going to see the Boss before coming out disappointingly because this lady knows how to control anyone around here and there.… Expand

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beingryanjudeApr 12, 2016

While Melissa McCarthy just may be the best working comedienne today, her work with Paul Feig is much stronger than THE BOSS. As with TAMMY, some of her hilarity and brilliance is lost with the mediocre movie surrounding her. You're sure toWhile Melissa McCarthy just may be the best working comedienne today, her work with Paul Feig is much stronger than THE BOSS. As with TAMMY, some of her hilarity and brilliance is lost with the mediocre movie surrounding her. You're sure to laugh - even if you can't help but want more.… Expand

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Jess_HillApr 17, 2016

There are many laughs to be had here, though it's not brilliant overall. The mix of physical comedy and caricature is nicely balanced, but the storyline was predictable and the pacing could have been better. The performances are great, theThere are many laughs to be had here, though it's not brilliant overall. The mix of physical comedy and caricature is nicely balanced, but the storyline was predictable and the pacing could have been better. The performances are great, the dilogue is witty, and the audience were entertained. Whilst not as fun as Spy, it was a solid comedy from McCarthy, though I'd suggest waiting for the DVD. 6.03/10… Expand

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NickLikesMoviesApr 17, 2016

...In The Boss, a lot of jokes work, but an equal amount fail. McCarthy turns in a solid performance, and the pacing is nice and it moves quickly. It was just meh, not McCarthy's best, and not her worst, just meh...

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horcrux2007Apr 16, 2016

To start off, if you don't like Melissa McCarthy, just don't go see The Boss. It's not some surprise role where she showcases her broad dramatic acting talent that will be loved and adored the world over. It's a Melissa McCarthy comedy, and ITo start off, if you don't like Melissa McCarthy, just don't go see The Boss. It's not some surprise role where she showcases her broad dramatic acting talent that will be loved and adored the world over. It's a Melissa McCarthy comedy, and I look for two things in comedies: a relatively likable atmosphere and, ya know, comedy. Funny comedy. The Boss has just enough of both of those to recommend to a comedy fan even if it's not as strong as McCarthy's work with Paul Feig. In The Boss, business tycoon Michelle Darnell is sent to prison for insider trading, and after she's released from prison five months later, Michelle is ready to rebuild her fortune at any cost. She is taken in by an old employee, Claire Rawlins, whose to-die-for brownies present the perfect opportunity to build another dynasty. With the help of Claire, her daughter and her girl scout troop, Michelle starts the brownie making business, but Michelle learns that people she screwed over in the past aren't so quick to forgive and forget. Melissa McCarthy has a knack for making the most despicable characters actually seem someone likable (maybe that's just because I can relate to an arrogant power-hungry business tycoon?), so you never outright hate Michelle Darnell. She grew up moving around several foster families, so it's hard not to show some sympathy towards her character and why she ended up so narcissistic. Although some of the jokes fall flat, there are two more jokes to make up for it, and there's some hilariously memorable lines in The Boss. Although it's not as consistently funny as some of her other work, The Boss should please Melissa McCarthy fans until Ghostbusters this summer.… Expand

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badgerryan19May 19, 2017

Melissa McCarthy still very talented in this role. There were some funny scenes and some silly scenes, but it doesn't fully deliver on what it could be.

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josephtawfikAug 4, 2016

Melissa McCarthy needs to change fast. The Boss is a disaster, the acting is terrible the plot is rehashed for the millionth time. The jokes hit sometimes which makes this movie watchable, but still Melissa McCarthy needs to do better.

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