The Boss

  • 2016


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22 % Rotten
$ 78 Million
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Positive Reviews 54
Negative reviews 91
Average Rating 2.3/5
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3.2
But this silliness plays a lot better here than it did in Tammy, and McCarthy gets a lot of laughs. Av Club
1.5
It makes it difficult to build on anything thats come before and to craft anything thats particularly memorable. Den Of Geek
2.2
The Boss Review: Melissa McCarthy Plays a Female Donald Trump Melissa McCarthy is hilarious in every scene of The Boss , but the movie rarely keeps up .. Indie Wire
1.5
Then again, even when The Boss doesnt hold together, it maintains an effective critical gaze. Indie Wire
2.5
Bottom line Melissa McCarthy is a big time talent whos made stronger impacts with much better roles before. We Got This Covered
2.5
Yay for Melissa McCarthy, one of the funniest women around, for creating a movie character that isnt based on jokes about being fat and crude. Austin Chronicle
1.5
A shaggy third act delivers apologies, redemption, and an unnecessary love interest (Labine) for Claire (presumably so that we dont get any funny idea .. Austin Chronicle
2.0
Melissa McCarthy cant save a comedy that wastes her gifts on a cliched story of belated conscience. Time Out
2.0
Its an R rated comedy, but none of the R rated jokes will shock audiences. Collider
2.0
If youve enjoyed yourself watching her mainstream comedies, this will be right in line with your expectations. Paste Magazine
1.9
It is the worst kind of bad movie. Its not actively, confidently, exuberantly bad, in a way that engages with you and forces you to react in some way. .. Rogerebert
3.5
McCarthy delivers filth like no one else in the business and it lands perfectly. IGN
2.0
McCarthy is stranded, salvaging only what she can through the stray excellence of her timing, which is more or less infallible. Telegraph
2.0
The relatively wholesome heart.McCarthys comedy is almost always good hearted. The Young Folks
1.5
It gets close enough to a sentiment, almost lands the final joke in a shtick, but doesnt (or cant seem to) follow through smoothly or at all for that .. The Young Folks
2.5
Its humorous but not hysterical.Its not the comedy youve been waiting for, but that doesnt mean its not one youll enjoy. Cinema Blend
3.0
The Boss isnt a mold breaker for Melissa McCarthys brand of humor, but it is a solid mainstream comedy elevated by its star. Screen Rant
1.9
Rightly so, for this is a lazy Melissa McCarthy vehicle that relies on relentless potty mouth moments its so funny when otherwise decorous characters .. The Globe And Mail
3.1
McCarthy is such a comedic powerhouse that she can play Michelle with incredible physicality and slapstick while also imbuing the character with wit, .. Philly
2.2
Bell and Anderson are simply bland ciphers, and talented farceurs like Labine and Strong are wasted (as is Bates, in what amounts to a cameo). One Guys Opinion
4.5
McCarthys long history with the character likely accounts for the fact that The Boss, at least initially, has a tighter plot than Tammy and is less re .. Village Voice
1.3
But the movie is a miscalculation in every other regard.One brutally unfunny scene chases, ever so slowly, the one before it off screen. Rogers Movie Nation
1.5
10 1 3 / 10 Its nearly impossible to enjoy Melissa McCarthy on the big screen these days. Blu Ray
3.1
But even within individual scenes, McCarthy and Falcone cant seem to find a comic rhythm. Combust Ible Celluloid
1.0
Dinklage is awful as the foppish villain, and aside from one uproarious, ad libbed riff, McCarthy seems to be on autopilot. Chicago Reader
1.9
The Boss, latest starring vehicle, once again gives her the insults, the bad attitude, and the sudden change of heart, and the whole routine feels sta .. Mark Reviews Movies
2.5
While not as strong a performance overall as in last years excellent Spy, McCarthy gives Michelle enough heart to make an otherwise despicable charact .. Usa Today
1.5
I dont think Melissa McCarthy and her husband know whats funny about Melissa McCarthy. You Tube
1.0
I am still struggling to get Hollywoods favourite fat lady, Melissa McCarthy. The Times
1.0
McCarthy teams again with husband Ben Falcone as director and co writer (with McCarthy and Steve Mallory). News Review
2.0
The Boss is a big fat drag of a movie and McCarthy, throwing herself into it with her usual crackling, live wire energy, can only lift it in places. Radio Times
1.5
Thats about it in terms of plot, and while the meager and predictable storyline gives the lead actress enough material with which to elicit some outra .. Screen It
2.0
With a grim inevitability, the sentimentality begins to seep into the storytelling and even McCarthys own performance loses its caustic quality. Independent
3.1
Melissa McCarthy is a national slapstick treasure, up there with Lucille Ball. Rolling Stone
1.5
McCarthys talent is for slapstick and bold physical humor, and her attempts at verbal comedy sometimes lead her into some very lame places. The Wrap
3.1
That back story allows McCarthy to tug at our heartstrings, which is one of her greatest skills. News Day
1.5
I persist in believing that Melissa McCarthy is capable of starring in a movie that not only makes a scads of money but is you know good. Cs Monitor
2.5
Yes, The Boss is not without laughs, but Melissa McCarthy deserves a better vehicle than the one she and her husband have fashioned. Film Journal
3.0
The formidable comic talent of Melissa McCarthy means that even her lesser films are generally worth watching. The Guardian
2.0
Melissa McCarthys moderately funny take on a down on her luck, obnoxious entrepreneur is eventually tamed by Hollywoods love of a sentimental ending M .. The Guardian
1.0
Like cooking with rosemary or incorporating tubas into a piece of music, casting the abundantly talented McCarthy in a leading film role takes a very .. The Guardian
2.0
The script occasionally lets her off the leash for bursts of fun chaos, but the sum total is a controlled studio pic with little to recommend it beyon .. Az Central
2.5
McCarthy is by now a well established comic star, but seems to be losing some of her abrasive edge. Smh
3.0
Court jester: Melissa McCarthy serves up an unsatisfactory story. Smh
1.5
But again, the film fails to build anything grand from this idea. Npr
1.9
The juvenile yet raunchy dichotomy feels schizophrenic and impossible to market to families.This is shock comedy that, despite many charming children .. Star Tribune
2.8
Here McCarthy stars as Michelle Darnell, a brash Fortune 500 CEO with a burnt apricot bouffant, a truckers mouth, and a truly epic collection of face .. Ew
3.0
Its a proficient but forgettable comedy well suited to the raucous nature of its star. Flim List
2.0
How much you enjoy The Boss might rely on your enjoyment of Melissa McCarthys abilities to find the funny in uncouth, boundary free characters. Empire
2.0
Problem is: the vulgar, R rated shenanigans arent appropriate for the young audience that would most appreciate the slapstick pratfalls.FYI: Melissa M .. Susang Ranger
2.0
It taps into McCarthys patented sass but ultimately fails to deliver because a) it dilutes her comic powers with superficial storytelling and odd paci .. Common Sense Media
2.5
In watching the delicious scenes in which McCarthy and Mumolo lock horns, we can only wish that Helen served as Michelles chief rival throughout the f .. Sf Gate
4.0
The movie is all too neat a package for McCarthys exuberantly inventive comic artistry. New Yorker
1.5
For a comedian who comes on like gangbusters, Melissa McCarthy has had a rocky time finding the right vehicle for her unfiltered raucousness and zingy .. Time
1.9
But, in keeping with a trend thats ruined many a harmless time killer film before it, The Boss clips its own wings and tames the force of nature at it .. Slant Magazine
3.0
The movie is funny without being much good; mostly, its another rung on Ms. McCarthys big ladder up. The New York Times
2.2
Ill repeat this refrain until the end of time, but Ill gladly forgive any lack of connection to the real world as long as the art is good. The Film Stage
1.9
The Boss has zero finesse as a comedy. When Darnell crashes into a wall, or takes a tumble down the stairs, its alarming and painful, as opposed to fu .. Chicago Tribune
3.8
Melissa McCarthys latest big, brassy comedy might be called The Boss, but it feels a whole lot like The Donald in spirit. Boston Globe
2.8
Above all, how did McCarthys patented insecure loudmouth build such an empire Reeling Reviews
2.5
Its mostly more of the same cold, bitter stew that passes for comedy in Hollywood: lots of slapstick and grossout that theoretically appeals only to c .. Flickfilosopher
3.0
Theres something irrepressible about McCarthys shtick. Her foul mouthed rants are always amusing, even when theyre not quite laugh out loud funny. The Irish Times
5.3
It made me laugh out loud, which doesnt happen all that often.But I came away discouraged that the talented people who made it couldnt deliver the sol .. Blogs Indie Wire
2.0
McCarthys brand of go for broke humor works best when shes supported by a strong ensemble, but she and Falcone fail to build a solid framework around .. Las Vegas Weekly
2.5
The sentimental plot development is even more shamelessly contrived than everything thats preceded it. Hollywood Reporter
1.5
And The Boss, to its credit, repeatedly confirms what Spy suggested: There is, at this point, no one better at delivering a cinematic insult than its .. The Atlantic
3.0
The confidently modest McCarthy creates her own happy endings. Make a date with this woman and youll TF its Friday. Standard
0.5
Forget writing, directing, and producing.Let those be done by people with those talents. Tony Medley
2.5
Need McCarthy and Falcone have turned in a satirical treatise on wealth, ambition and what really matters in life Los Angeles Times
2.5
McCarthys Boss a Comedy Lightweight Michelle Darnell (Melissa McCarthy) has lost it all. Movie Freak
2.2
Melissa McCarthy teams with her husband and they produce another dud.Fire this movie! Detroit News
1.9
Needlessly starting out on such a false, bombastic note emblematizes the films mistake of blowing up the character past what made her recognizable, an .. Groucho Reviews
3.5
This is just a solid piece of mainstream cinematic comedic filmmaking. Forbes
1.5
While it wont stand as McCarthys absolute worst movie to date, it never stops reminding you this popular funnywoman a gifted physical comic also bless .. Herald Sun
2.8
What counts is how funny the lines are, and McCarthys a worthy investment. Consequence Of Sound
2.5
The end result is an almost passable comedic endeavor that wears out its welcome to an increasingly prominent degree, and it ultimately does seem as t .. Reel Film
3.1
Finally, a Melissa McCarthy movie whose biggest joke isnt its star.For years, McCarthy has enlivened other peoples movies Bridesmaids, This Is 40. Nj
1.5
Too bad McCarthys foul mouthed Michelle Darnell doesnt make her way into the top 47 funniest characters in movies. Movie Habit
2.0
Whenever The Boss just settles in and lets McCarthy be McCarthy, its a much better movie. Vox
1.9
Did you ever think only male comics could obsess over infantile boob, crotch and sex jokes The Boss will set you straight on that delusion, too. The Star
3.0
Review by Louise Keller: Melissa McCarthy fans will enjoy the ride, although this one joke comedy limits itself within its predictable comic boundarie .. Urban Cine File
2.8
Ones reaction to the film will depend almost exclusively on how you relate to Melissa McCarthy in it. Film Ink
1.5
The plot comes together discordantly, with flashbacks and transitions so ineffective they appear as if pilfered from different films.
3.0
McCarthy gives a terrific performance in a film that, even charitably, can only be described as so so. Mirror
2.8
Put a go getter on the job like Michelle and make McCarthy great again. Tamp A Bay
2.5
What could have been Role Models type raunch with a girl power mantra is instead only a sporadically amusing vanity project.It isnt all bad. New York Post
2.0
McCarthy is great, as always, but the script and story is predictable. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
1.0
Despite Melissa McCarthys best efforts this loose capitalist satire is a comically bankrupt affair. Lw Lies
2.5
Partly its because Americans harbour enormous good will towards Melissa McCarthy, a comedienne with zesty attitude and shameless pratfalls. Abc
2.0
Melissa McCarthy is, well, Melissa McCarthy and her charisma drives this comedy along which should satisfy her fan club. Nz Herald
2.0
The buoyant chemistry between Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Bell keeps this slight comedy afloat in the face of a thin storyline and an uneven tone. Flicks
3.5
And while it may not be the funniest film youll see all year, moments of the movie just might be. The Stranger
2.8
McCarthy is extremely hilarious throughout the film, and shes given a lot of razor sharp lines along with some great slapstick gags. Cleve Land
1.5
That means The Boss is about a character we dont like doing things that arent funny.Since this is supposed to be a comedy, you can see how this is a p .. Screen Crush
2.0
If only they were good comedies.Since Bridesmaids, Melissa McCarthy has starred in a string of films that have failed to do justice to her talent, and .. Independent Ie
1.5
Melissa McCarthy brings another of her improvisational alter egos to the big screen with this energetic comedy. Contact Music
3.0
MELISSA McCarthy is easily one of the best comedians on screen at the moment and in The Boss it shows.It is her performance that sells the entire film .. The Sun
2.0
Its greatest accomplishment is to instill a powerful hankering for brownies. Killer Movie Reviews
2.5
1 of 8 View Caption This image released by Universal Studios shows Melissa McCarthy, left, and Kristen Bell in a scene from, The Boss. Sltrib
4.5
At its funniest when McCarthy takes a gag and wrings every possible laugh out of it.
4.5
This time it feels much more natural, works far better and, although the comedy can lull at times, when its funny, its really funny. Ign
2.5
Melissa McCarthy has a decent strike rate when it comes to comedy. The Film Pie
1.3
Hilarious.Im such a fan of so many of the principals in this movie, starting with McCarthy and her husband Ben Falcone, who co wrote and directed, but .. Chicago Sun Times
2.0
Melissa McCarthy proves herself a comedic hurricane in The Boss, but her crude gags make for a weird disconnect from the warm and fuzzy setup. Straight
1.5
Comedy fans that prefer their humor basic and their stories ho hum might lap up this particular McCarthy and Falcone joint. Cinemix Tape
1.5
The finale ties up loose ends neatly, but it feels satisfying and well earned. Straits Times
2.0
Its a Melissa McCarthy vehicle, but Melissa McCarthy vehicles dont come in one flavor. Metro New York
1.5
A 25 minute sitcom episode overstretched and underfilled to make 90 minutes feel like a life sentence. One Room With A View
2.5
But their misunderstanding of McCarthys talents and appeal are the overarching problem, and the must puzzling one. Flavor Wire
2.5
McCarthy earns big laughs in low brow Boss hello Wealthy motivational speaker Michelle Darnell (Melissa McCarthy) entertains her fans in the Chicago s .. Daily Herald
2.0
You can put Melissa McCarthy in pretty much anything and expect to see it elevated as a result. The Shiz Nit
3.5
Watching Melissa McCarthy abuse despicable parents and lead armies of violent elementary schoolers in bloody street warfare is a hoot and a half. Crave Online
3.0
And for McCarthy, nothing is safer than charging ahead at full speed and full intensity. The Verge
2.0
For the most part, though, the comedy here is depressingly crass and unnecessarily foul mouthed. What So
1.5
Dinklage deserves better. Actually the whole cast deserves better. Bowling Green Daily News
2.0
With a better director, The Boss could maybe be a B , but Falcones flat, inert direction dooms it to C status. Lainey Gossip
4.5
McCarthy has an ability to elevate so so material to a level that allows McCarthy to shine in every scene. Its just difficult to find those who can ke .. Fresh Fiction
2.5
Melissa McCarthys latest comedy is something of a cautionary tale. Seven Day Svt
1.8
By making McCarthy the center of every scene without giving her an actual character to play, Falcone and McCarthy require her to carry more weight tha .. New Republic
2.5
The thing that consistently holds this latter kind of movie back is McCarthys inability, or unwillingness, to give anyone else anything interesting to .. National Post
2.5
Melissa McCarthy is a talented and funny actress who in her films defies Hollywood prescriptions about women. The Australian
3.0
Comedienne Melissa McCarthys previous outing with writer director husband Ben Falcone 2014s Tammy only went to show that she was better off film wise .. Sky
4.5
An affinity for Melissa McCarthys comedic stylings will determine your level of patience with understanding why The Boss seemed like a good outfit for .. Ion Cinema
1.0
McCarthy is a comedic genius and when she has a great script to work with, the result is magical. The New Paper
3.0
Many modern comedies dont have much in the way of laughs or serviceable plots. Trespass Mag
1.0
Here her timing is off, the gags are lazy and the plot is preposterous. Daily Star
3.5
Very funny in certain parts, the film is a combination of McCarthy working with a great cast and a very funny script. Media Mikes
2.5
No comic actor ever forged a lengthy career with nothing but classic comedies. Toronto Sun
1.5
Cecily Strong and Kristen Schaal are both very funny actresses and utterly wasted here. Blog Bullz Eye
1.5
Swaggers and bulls through a few pratfalls and chuckles, slips in its childish efforts at crass comedy, slumps in its lets be a family sentiment, and .. Vue Weekly
1.9
It squanders not just McCarthys talents but those of co star Peter Dinklage.And, worst of all, it assumes the sight of pre teens cursing up a storm is .. Hollywood Into To
3.0
This is the kind of broad comedy in which Michelle accidentally slamming a tennis ball into someones neck counts as a belly laugh.But the plot is insp .. Us Magazine
0.6
Theres a lot to love about Melissa McCarthy as a comedic performer. Few of those qualities are on display here. Johnhanlon Reviews
3.0
Keep an eye out for Dinklage with a mullet; its too perfect for words. Graffiti With Punctuation
4.5
Falcone and McCarthy have landed somewhere in between and, with jokes as good as these, thats good enough. Battleship Pretension
1.3
Its a shame, then, that such a wonderfully vibrant performer ends up in a film that can barely stagger to her level of commitment. Cambridge Day
2.0
Probably any of these definitions of Michelle might have worked for McCarthys comedy brand, but McCarthy, in search of laughs rather than insights or .. Honey Cutts Hollywood
2.2
The Boss feels less like it came from a fully realized script than from a collection of ideas from a sketch comedy journal. Review Journal
1.5
Making your protagonist a greedy CEO is a hard obstacle to overcome. Mac Guff
2.8
The results are, shall we say, uneven so be in the right mood for it if youre going. The Film Experience
3.0
This time around, McCarthy plays Michelle Darnell, a high power businesswoman who runs an international conglomerate and holds arena size, get rich qu .. Aarp
3.1
As often is the case with movies where a lot of gags and one liners are tossed at the screen in hopes of sticking, not every joke hits its target. The Film File
1.9
McCarthys trademark blend of chipper likability and treble voiced rage just isnt quite enough to carry things through. Seattle Times
2.0
But its also a bit of a flopping mess, a hammy hodgepodge of crude jokes, awkward slapstick gags and sometimes mean spirited, vulgar humor that just i .. Parade
2.5
The film is rated R for violence, profanity and adult situations.Melissa McCarthy is a comedic treasure. Huffing Ton Post
1.5
and Falcone may be bosses of comedy, but we think they both can make a movie that holds together better. Movies and Shakers
3.8
If youre a McCarthy fan, I bet youll give The Boss excellent feedback on its performance. *** Twin Cities
3.5
Melissa McCarthy slips into Martha Stewart mode in The Boss, co written and directed by her husband Ben Falcone (Tammy). City Beat
3.5
Melissa McCarthy punching boobs is still way more entertaining than Batman and Superman punching each other. Junkee
2.5
The Boss would have benefited if they had just gone all in on making the disgraced titan hilariously despicable. Reel Bob
1.5
Rarely do I whip through a review as quickly as this, but there is so little worth mentioning here that I think Id rather get back to my dessert tray .. The Hollywood Outsider
1.5
It just seems such a shame that while the idea and inspiration is there, it is not supported by a more relatable role model. Flick Feast
2.0
You can yank on bra straps and slap boobs in a cheeky chick flick, and you can listen to dick jokes all day long in an action movie, but you dont usua .. Ex Press
1.9
The writing is so stale that there are almost never any decent lines. K Gun 9
3.0
The Boss is not actually good. Melissa McCarthy is actually great in it, however. Reviews Antagony Ecstasy
3.0
The last few months have seen a fresh wave of goodwill swell towards Melissa McCarthy. Four Three Film
4.0
(At the heart of the movie is a message about giving and accepting familial love. Cosmopolitan
2.0
It ends with Melissa McCarthy getting punched in the boobs, and yeah, its a total misfire. Flickering Myth
1.5
The crudeness of the comedy wont be for everyone, but I took a fair measure of enjoyment in watching a Girl Scout gang war break out in a quiet, posh ..
1.9
Look, I love Melissa McCarthyshe is a truly gifted comic actressand I want to love her films. Baltimore Magazine
1.5
The Boss forces all its characters on us and doesnt have a direction that justifies any of the events in the film. A disappointing comedy that struggl .. Movies With Mae
3.5
If you saw the beauty of taking the crud out of crudity and the genius of physical humor that breaks all the rules, do not miss it.McCarthy plays Mich .. Its Just Movies
5.0
Theres plenty of laugh out loud moments and quite a lot going on under the hood. Daily Review
3.1
It feels like McCarthy and the team either ran out of good ideas for comedy, or felt some phony need to humanize Darnell and provide a softer ending. Dcw50
2.0
Certainly, any big shot ex millionaire and high powered motivational speaker, even one such as the arrogant and ornery Michelle, could and would do be .. Blog Cleveland
2.0
Mix Tony Robbins with Donald Trump and an Imelda Marcos sense of subtlety: you get Michelle Darnell, the unlikable character Melissa McCarthy plays in .. Cbc
2.5
The premise is inspired from a character McCarthy developed in her former Groundlings improv theater days. Buffalo
2.0
Watching Melissa McCarthys latest vehicle, its easy to imagine how it could have been an irreverent comedy in the vein of Anchorman or Zoolander. Spin Off Comic Book Resour ..
2.0
However, after the limp comedies Tammy and now The Boss, there is something else not in dispute: Melissa McCarthy is funny only with certain filmmaker .. Altfg
2.5
Kathy Bates rides by on a horse.The script, perhaps sensing its comic momentum is flatlining, drops in multiple pointless fellatio jokes, becoming eve .. T
3.1
The writing doesnt stand up to McCarthys talents, and the humor relies more on her delivery and physical commitment than on actual written jokes. York Dispatch



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