Melissa McCarthy stars in recent comedic role

For Melissa McCarthy buffs like myself, the minute The Boss was released in theaters, making a trip to the movie theater wasn’t even a question. Being that McCarthy never disappoints in any comedic role, I was more than ready to see what unexpected words would fly out of her mouth in her newest film. After seeing previews of her leading what looked like a Girl Scout troop shouting vulgar language, I knew I needed to see the entire movie.

Compared to my all-time favorite McCarthy film, Bridesmaids, The Boss didn’t come close, but there were definitely moments that had me borderline choking on my popcorn. The beginning of the movie introduces McCarthy’s character, Michelle Darnell, as a young foster child being raised by nuns. The movie then fast-forwards to present time where Michelle is a billionaire who is convicted of insider trading and sent to prison.

After she is released, Michelle convinces her old employee Claire (Kristen Bell) to let her temporarily live with her until she can get back on her feet. In the process, Michelle attempts to redeem herself by creating a brownie business entitled “Darnell’s Darlings” run by young girls hoping to earn money for themselves. The girls begin competing with another group of girls who sell candy, hence turning the film into a bloodbath between the two groups of girls.

The beginning of the movie gave me a few occasional laughs, but it wasn’t until later into the movie that I actually was cackling at some of the things being said. One of my favorite lines from the film is when Michelle asks the girls what to say while selling their brownies, and one girl responds by saying, “Buy my brownies or I’ll kill you.”

The Boss is definitely close in line with other McCarthy films such as Tammy, The Heat and Identity Thief, as there is never a dull moment in these films. I always found myself laughing throughout the The Boss, whether it was at something McCarthy said or simply her mannerisms in the film.

Melissa McCarthy was perfect for the role she played, being that her humor in itself made the entire movie. Without her ongoing sense of humor and ability to make audiences of all ages laugh, her films would certainly not attract the wide range of viewers that they always do. Out of all of McCarthy’s films, I would say The Boss would be my second favorite behind Bridesmaids, which I don’t think can ever be topped. Overall, I give The Boss seven out of 10 stars.