Like a Boss

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  • 2020


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22 % Rotten
$ 30 Million
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Positive Reviews 32
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Average Rating 2.1/5
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1.0
The movie is so formulaic it may as well be a by numbers makeup tutorial. Den Of Geek
3.0
Its a lovely core tenet, one that rises above the noise of the films unsuccessful comedy so long as you dont think too hard about the capitalist impli .. EW
1.3
Many misguided wacky antics ensue, followed by empty platitudes about the importance of sisterhood and celebrating your inner beauty. Rogerebert
4.5
And she doesnt actually care for the more authentic take on beauty and makeup that Mia and Mels products encourage. Variety
2.0
All three stars are admirably game and unafraid of reaching for camp, physical contortions or bad karaoke. The Guardian
2.0
Theres something uniquely dispiriting about a film that manages to waste the considerable talents of almost everybody involved, both in front of and b .. The Guardian
1.3
Were still not entirely sure that the love for Jokers incel overtures isnt more of a European thing (beyond the BAFTAs, its strongest endorsement came ..
1.9
Perhaps oddest of all, Mel & Mias company is all about selling makeup that doesnt hide a womans natural beauty.
1.5
The humour starts with rib tickling material and then demotes to crass comedy in quick succession. ETimes (TOI)
1.5
Maybe its that humor, tending toward the culturally specific, doesnt succeed in the international markets that have become increasingly important. Vulture
1.5
Their invention doesnt seem like the stroke of genius the pic suggests it is, as it doesnt look at all conducive to the way women actually use cosmeti .. The Hollywood Reporter
1.5
The halfhearted gender and cultural political incorrectness of Hayeks ridiculous character makes for halfhearted laughs, and thats being generous.
1.5
Hayek is playing a noxious stereotype in a movie that gleefully exploits stereotypes. The New York Times
2.0
If the basic test all studio comedies must pass is, did anyone bother here, all evidence points to a brisk, deflating hell to the no. Telegraph
2.0
Haddish and Byrne play to their comedic strengths but Like A Boss falls foul of formulaic writing and a mistrust of the genres full potential. Stick t ..
1.0
This is an extremely banal comedy that doesnt remotely live up to a mature rating, and can easily be cleaned up for television. Cinema Blend
2.5
Like A Boss is a middling R rated comedy that packs in some good laughs amid charming moments of female friendship, but is ultimately forgettable. Screen Rant
2.5
Your weekly guide to the latest film reviews, including people pleaser Just Mercy, shallow Underwater and simplistic Like a Boss Director Miguel Artet .. The Globe And Mail
2.5
The humour starts with rib tickling material and then demotes to crass comedy in quick succession.
1.9
The culture clash of corporate cosmetics vs the personalized We want (women) to shine from the inside out ethos of M&M doesnt deliver nearly the laugh .. Rogers Movie Nation
3.0
Possesses moments of pleasant silliness with two very game stars before it retreats back to numbing clich. Blu Ray
1.3
Each scene plays as its own isolated gag, unconnected to the story and only loosely founded on the broad sketches of these characters. Mark Reviews Movies
1.9
And it doesnt help, certainly, that the expected fake break up stretch goes on much, much longer than necessary.) Reel Film Reviews
1.5
Not a must see, and perhaps unnecessarily blue with its humor, but a good time if youre into this kind of movie. You Tube
1.5
Crude and coarse, but worst of all it is not funny. Horribly scripted and terribly acted, this is another wound to Haddishs career. You Tube
1.0
Excellent, but more of a technical spectacle than a compelling movie...cinematography is stunning... You Tube
1.0
Hokey, action packed fun: The Call of the Wild TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX Sponsored The Call of the Wild PG, 100 mins This take on Jack Londons tale isnt e .. The Times
2.0
Theres nothing wrong with the cast of this glossy comedy... Yet even this hugely likeable trio cant save a film that strives for subversive laughs and .. The Times
1.5
And dont search for anyone resembling a strong, decent male in the film. Screen It
1.0
This film never comes close to that level of inspired raunch, losing steam through each of its meager but achingly redundant 83 minutes. Rolling Stone
2.5
Indeed, theres so little texture that almost nothing has the proper zing. Shadows On The Wall
1.5
What Movies Will It Remind You Of: Like a Boss definitely wants to be among films like Bridesmaids, Girls Trip, Romy & Micheles High School Reunion, o .. Decider
1.5
A mostly forgettable romp that throws together recycled themes of female entrepreneurship, friendship, and rivalry without making any real impact. The Wrap
3.1
Despite paying lip service (so to speak) to female friendship and unconventional women (Mia and Mel are proudly unmarried, childless roommates in thei .. New York Post
1.0
But the script to this flop doesnt even have enough laughs to amuse someone in the most boring of orthodontist waiting rooms. Az Central
2.5
When Mia isnt giving her personality yet another workout, the companys employees, Billy Porter and Jennifer Coolidge, are rolling out their own comedy .. Smh
3.0
This instantly forgettable fluff lazily relies on too many unfunny slapstick and grossout tangents. But real humor blossoms in the terrific performanc ..
2.0
Its a film that so desperately wants to be funny, but isnt sure how. Flim List
4.5
Like A Boss: Conclusion It may not be the best comedy of the new decade, but it is unquestionably an entertaining film that is worth the watch. Film Inquiry
2.0
Their depiction of a celebratory cake with a newborns head popping out of a bloody vagina boggles the mind! Susang Ranger
1.0
To be honest, it doesnt really matter that the entire plot is telegraphed just from looking at the poster. Flickering Myth
3.0
Mia, it seems, doesnt want to become a millionaire if it means a lost independence. Boston Herald
1.5
No, any amount of grease paint cant put a pretty face on that one. The New Indian Express
3.5
Its not exceptionally deep and doesnt reinvent the comedy wheel, but it easily coasts by on the performances of its talented cast, who get to be raunc .. Bullz-Eye
2.0
Everyone in this movie deserves better than this movie. And so do you. The Irish Times
1.5
If youre hankering for the cinematic experience of staring up at a big screen in a large, dark room while munching on popcorn smothered with whatever .. Pajiba
2.5
Thanks primarily to the cast I cant hate on Like a Boss, but that doesnt mean I found it worth recommending, either. Movie Freak
3.0
Arteta has a knack for taking typical sounding comedies and making them better by injecting them with heart, humor and authenticity. Thats what he doe .. Detroit News
1.5
An R rated gals night out comedy that, thanks to the talented cast, delivers a few genuinely amusing moments, but which falls a couple of glasses of c .. Cnn
1.0
Much of what transpires effortlessly defies all logic, and clinically avoids what are conventionally recognised to be jokes. Herald Sun
2.0
Miguel Artetas pedestrian direction makes the feature look like a poorly blocked sitcom and Jennifer Coolidge as a hilarious co worker barely seems aw .. Hey U Guys
3.0
It doesnt just spout Etsy worthy aphorisms between yeast infection jokes; instead, it gets the rhythms and depths of BFFS just right. The Play List
2.0
While the film has its laugh out loud moments, there are stretches where the comedy does not land and you feel the actors desperately trying to make t .. You Tube
2.0
Hayek brings more watchability to the project than it deserves. But she cant redeem a film this bafflingly slapdash. Ft
1.5
The trio of writers story hinges on lazy contract law, cod psychology 101 and ploddingly predictable action. Stuff
3.5
Whenever shes on screen, youre paying attention to her, no matter what anyone else is doing. The Filmy Ap
2.8
Like a Boss is a rather generic workplace comedy merged with a surprisingly tender buddy comedy. Film
1.9
The first comedy of the new decade is an instant contender for one of the worst comedies of the new year. Chicago Sun Times
0.9
The grim tone becomes monotonous and, ultimately, tedious and exhausting. Nyc Movie Guru
3.0
Lunas 49% ownership increases to 51% if Mia and Mels friendship crumbles, because Luna doesnt believe friends can be business partners. Punch Drunk Critics
1.5
Its hard to say if this strikingly unfunny effort, led by a notably affable cast, would be better if it wasnt written and directed by men. Straight
2.5
Tiffany Haddish and Rose Byrne are knockdown hilarious in Like a Boss. The actresses play off each other to great effect. Movie Web
1.5
On second thought it is better left unseen, like the film itself. Dead Line
1.5
Were told that shes the practical soul who makes Mias artistry possible. Film Comment
3.5
The film doesnt really fall along the typical beats for a buddy comedy. Solzy At The Movies
4.5
Its got the plotless energy of a late aughts Judd Apatow film, the breathless consumerism of a pre 2008 comedy, and the business savvy of Youve Got Ma .. Bitly
2.0
For all its flaws, though, the film does build to an amusingly dark ending, taking a turn into Greek tragedy but never letting us forget the extent to .. Scots Man
3.0
These implausibilities dont necessarily mean anything on their own; nothing wrong with a little escapism, properly applied. Film Avclub
3.0
Despite a very talented cast and a director with a solid track record in the comedy genre, Boss cant overcome a wobbly screenplay. Bowling Green Daily News
1.5
So it doesnt make us suffer nearly as long as plenty of equally shitty comedies. Alternate Ending
2.5
If Like a Boss had a decent screenplay, and was competently directed, it might have been pretty good. Seattle Times
3.0
While Mel agrees and trusts Claire, Mia isnt so convinced and believes shes trying to steal their business. The Mary Sue
1.5
Writers Sam Pitman and Adam Cole Kellys focus lies on tired pratfalls and uninspired situations rather than clever wit, or uproarious comedic stingers .. Fresh Fiction
1.5
Nothing feels essential; if you exfoliated this screenplay youd be left with nothing but a cover page and a couple of staples. National Post
1.5
Im overthinking, but even bad art can tell us something about ourselves. At this point, we understand how business works. Why aim for the glass ceilin .. New Republic
1.5
What might have scanned as a potent female empowerment message is torpedoed by a lame script and slavish devotion to schtick. Likeable lead performanc .. Original Cin
1.9
Mostly, Like A Boss is just an unfunny bummer, and thats the primary reason to avoid its blush. Third Coast Review
1.5
Ultimately, while theres a dearth of true comedies coming from Hollywood these days, spare yourself the hope in Like a Boss. Blacknerd Problems
2.0
Miguel Artetas Like A Boss serves up this premise to the best of its ability. Cultured Vultures
3.0
This is a powerhouse cast of brilliant comic actors who could probably read a recipe for grilled cheese sandwiches and make it funny. Movie Mom
2.0
Without an obvious aesthetic proposal, it seems that Jas Shelton photographed the film in a catatonic mood.
1.3
In Like a Boss, theres no supporting context at all, just begging and flailing for laughs that dont come. Datebook Sfchronicle
1.9
Despite a briefly promising beginning, Like a Boss soon proves itself disappointingly shallow, a wanna be female empowerment movie with a paper thin p .. Ap News
1.3
Really, though, its about finding obnoxious ways to demean its characters through witless situations and infantile quips. Film Frenzy
4.5
Like A Boss is fluffy foul mouthed fun holding up the struggles and joys of female friendship in business. You will laugh you @ss off. Billy Porter an .. Wp Me
1.5
Like a Boss is evidence that, like the movies low rent, primetime soap score, hes had any trace of personality and distinction hammered out of him. Battleship Pretension
2.0
What should have been a terrific buddy comedy vehicle for its lead stars, turns into a structurally incoherent mess rather quickly. The Only Critic
4.5
First and foremost Haddish and Byrne have great chemistry. Secondly, Hayek is always entertaining even in a gawd awful red wig. Kaplan Vs Kaplan
1.3
A movie in which the dead air that follows bad jokes sometimes threatens to swallow its actors whole. Heral
1.5
Its a movie that constantly settles for mediocrity and its one whose story is ridiculously predictable. Battle Royale With Cheese
2.0
Her shtick can be amusing in the right place at the right time, but it isnt here. Screen Zealots
1.5
None of the high jinks strike as odd, a prerequisite for Mr. Artetas offbeat style to work. Critics Notebook
4.5
While its marketed as a comedy, theres plenty of drama in this film too. Geeks Of Color
2.0
Has a lot of things on its mind, but ultimately doesnt hang together Splice Today
2.0
Like a Boss isnt great, and sometimes isnt even very good, but like a lot of movies in January, it suffers by comparisonto all the big, Oscar bait fil .. Parade
2.5
There are no laugh out loud moments in the movie which doesnt bode well for a comedy. FlickDirect
2.5
But theres not enough jokes baked into the script for the stars to latch onto, and the hope of spontaneous on set hilarity doesnt pay off as much as y .. Movie Cricket
1.3
The by the numbers script does its cast no favors, saddling Haddish with lame one liners and completely wasting reliable supporting players like Billy .. From the Front Row
2.0
Most of the characters are one dimensional though that doesnt mean they dont ever feel true (and theyre quite fun). Caution Spoilers
2.0
Its a measure of how little there is in the film that even at just 83 minutes it feels stretched. Herald Scotland
2.5
Like a Boss could be a good uplifting film, a narrative about independence and beauty in the face of misunderstanding. Instead, it buckles and falls i .. 812 Film Reviews
2.0
Like A Boss has the making of a really great girl power movie, but somewhere along the way it loses itself. Mama's Geeky
2.0
The manufactured raunchy humor is simply trivial and without merit in its merry induced messiness. Flick Feast
1.9
Many a comedy has skated by despite a flawed or nonexistent plot, but Like a Boss hurls itself into its incoherent tale of one upsmanship with an all .. K Gun 9
3.5
Photo via Paramount Pictures While the movie loses its way a couple of times and makes you wonder what the characters are thinking, honestly it doesnt .. idobi.com
2.0
It doesnt help that Like a Boss recalls the Amy Schumer vehicle I Feel Pretty, a higher concept and better movie, for long stretches. Pitts Burgh Magazine
2.0
Funny ladies, bawdy zingers, lively co stars, solid empowerment message, durable sisterhood themes: a Tiffany Haddish vehicle like this seems to check .. Book & Film Globe
1.3
The scenes depend on giggly one liners and raunchy slapstick for laughs rather than building comic momentum. Madison
1.0
But what we arent prepared for is how shockingly unfunny Haddish is here. Reel Reviews
4.0
Theres little about Like A Boss thats likely to surprise or astonish. Elements of Madness
2.5
It is a superb act of self parody mixed with exaggerated villainy.
1.5
There are bits and pieces of a few real gems in there...I gotta be fair, I hate myself even saying this, but Im letting it get by. Double Toasted
2.5
It doesnt dare to break away from the proven formula or take any risks. An ordinary comedy saved by the chemistry of its leads.
3.0
Its frat boy humor, chock full of sexual overtone that are dead on arrival. KSDK
1.5
If this cast cant muster up authentic laughs for an 83 minute film, then theres something wrong in the development and theres a lot wrong here. Stabroek News
1.5
Just because Like a Boss director Arteta is also Latino doesnt excuse this awful stereotyping.
1.5
isnt an absolutely awful movie. It has a diverse cast and is clearly trying to make a statement about women being able to be business together without .. Bitch Media
2.5
Each character is more of a one note caricature and with editing to make each and every line feel forced, its a painfully long feeling 83 minutes. Reel Talk with Chuck and P ..
3.5
The flimsy narrative is all the structure Haddish needs to hang her endless string of amusing, frequently raunchy lines, and finds a game partner in B .. Asheville Movies
3.0
The screenplay, written by Sam Pitman and Adam Cole Kelly is full of the expected crude jokes, unrealistic behavior and scenarios, featuring a campy p .. Texas Art & Film
1.5
As lowest common denominator comedy, Like A Boss does just enough as breezy entertainment thatll satisfy its target audience throughout, before being .. This is Film
3.0
Thankfully, Like A Boss isnt nearly as bad as it could have been. Jamaica Gleaner
1.5
It does its job at being satisfactory the way one would expect but with some added touches.
3.0
A serviceable if forgettable buddy comedy mostly noteworthy for everything it doesnt do moreso than anything it actually does.
1.9
Think of it as a needed obligation, because hey, thats what friends do! ( Phoenix Film Festival
3.5
>> I WANTED TO FOCUS ON VIDEO ON DEMAND FILMS THAT HAVE COME OUT. DC Film Girl
2.0
Like a Boss wants to be a glass of chardonnay, you go girl kind of feel good comedy but it doesnt feel as good as it could because of its scattershot .. Richard Crouse
2.0
As it is, the focus on the deep bond between Mel and Mia, and the intensely believable chemistry between Byrne and Haddish, is done with the loving ap .. A Reel of One's Own
1.5
Remember Wild Wild West) And theres almost nothing that Coolidge cant make more enjoyable. The Undefeated
1.5
This one note star vehicle with a penchant for cliche and little regard for developing the world and the characters in it is sure to delight those who ..
3.0
I get why Like a Boss isnt proving popular with critics, I really do. The New Daily (Australia)
2.5
Villains are only scary and formidable if theyre formidable and scary. MovieReelist.com
3.0
While its not an award winning film, Like a Boss is good entertainment for anyone looking for a funny movie that you dont have to think really hard ab .. The Black Cape
1.5
Mia and Mel do so, blithely signing a contract they dont even read. FanSided
0.5
But regardless of your own personal taste, the undeniable fact is the script just doesnt make much sense. MeierMovies.com



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