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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rwiggumrulesApr 8, 2016

I laughed the whole time. Melissa is one of the best comedic actors right now and she does it again with this film. Big slapstick moments and smaller verbal jabs had me crying with laughter.

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TheQuietGamerAug 25, 2016

Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone's follow up to Tammy doesn't break any new ground for it's comedic talent. This is still very much a vehicle for McCarthy's vulgar brand of humor. The only difference is that it often dives into absurdistMelissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone's follow up to Tammy doesn't break any new ground for it's comedic talent. This is still very much a vehicle for McCarthy's vulgar brand of humor. The only difference is that it often dives into absurdist humor that clashes rather awkwardly with the regular, grounded tone of the plot setup.

Yes, the humor is very much McCarthy. Admittedly that means there isn't much more to say. For her fans it's filled with a lot of laughs and chuckles, although there are moments that fall short. For those who aren't fans, yeah, don't watch. She isn't going to win you over here.

Overall it's a funny McCarthy movie. The plot's a bit jumbled, but a lot of the humor is good. The movie also treats us to a memorable Peter Dinklage performance. A decent comedy that still isn't likely to appeal to anyone other than McCarthy fans. At least those fans should be amused here. I know I was.… Expand

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lukechristianscApr 30, 2016

You have every right to be scared about this movie it's written by Melissa McCarthy and director Ben Falcone the team behind the atrocity "Tammy" but surprisingly "The Boss" is better than Tammy, it's outrageously funny and despite McCarthyYou have every right to be scared about this movie it's written by Melissa McCarthy and director Ben Falcone the team behind the atrocity "Tammy" but surprisingly "The Boss" is better than Tammy, it's outrageously funny and despite McCarthy playing the same role, she makes it work and it's fun watching her being this foul-mouthed crass narcissist. Melissa McCarthy plays Michelle Darnell a successful businesswomen who gets convicted for insider training. She is forced to move in with her employee (Kirsten Bell) and she tries to revamp her public image by helping a group of young girls in their quest to sell brownies. It's funny, chaotic and it's outrageous. 3 out of 4 stars… Expand

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reederApr 19, 2016

There are good laughs to be found within "The Boss", however the plot lacks what it truly needs to bring out the most laughs from Melissa McCarthy. 7/10

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MadMaxFuryRoadAug 3, 2016

The Boss is your typical Melissa McCharthy movie minus the spy thriller aspect. It does get boring at times and the trailer gave away some good jokes, but it was entertaining. A good portion of the film had Kristen Bell in it and she wasThe Boss is your typical Melissa McCharthy movie minus the spy thriller aspect. It does get boring at times and the trailer gave away some good jokes, but it was entertaining. A good portion of the film had Kristen Bell in it and she was fantastic. Overall, I like The Boss and it was better than Tammy.… Expand

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RalfbergsJul 31, 2016

I don't know why so many people gave this movie bad ratings. I really enjoyed it, ok I get if someone didn't like it a lot or whatever, but giving negative reviews - really? It was funny, of course with some stupidities, but it is a comedy,I don't know why so many people gave this movie bad ratings. I really enjoyed it, ok I get if someone didn't like it a lot or whatever, but giving negative reviews - really? It was funny, of course with some stupidities, but it is a comedy, it is meant that way. Only thing which I didn't like was that it was a bit too unrealistic, but otherwise I did enjoyed it a lot.… Expand

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alvaro2802Feb 17, 2018

Just wanted to say that KRISTEN BELL & MELISSA McCARTHY have done a wonderful job in a very funny movie.

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