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About the Movie
The Boss, CEO Michelle Darnell (Melissa McCarthy) is the wealthiest woman in America and do what’s she likes to do. But things changed when she busted for insider trading and imprisoned. Lost her empire and bankrupted. After leaving jail, Michelle finds herself broke, bankrupted, homeless and hated. Luckily, she finds her former assistant Claire (Kristen Bell), who the only person willing to help her in this earth. Michelle started to live with Claire. Soon she set up her mind to start again by launching a new business model for a brownie empire. But the competition becomes high, and things go more challenging when some old enemies stand in the way of her return to the top. But who damn gives a shit..Michelle gets her own way to reach the top again.
The movie released in March 21, 2016 (Australia). It made 78.8 million USD in the box office.
Critic Reviews
If it’s possible to be disappointed in and delighted by a movie simultaneously, then “The Boss” delivers. Full review
- Jhoanna Robledo
Common Sense Media
Letter of reference? Ha! What The Boss really deserves is a pink slip.Full review
Paul Asay
Plugged In
This insistence on ordinary women with ordinary bodies doing ordinary (sometimes extraordinary) things, some of them very funny, cuts to the appeal of a goof like The Boss. Full review
Manohla Dargis
The NYTimes
The Boss isn’t a mold-breaker for Melissa McCarthy’s brand of humor, but it is a solid mainstream comedy elevated by its star. Full review
Sandy Schaefer
Screen Rant
Notable Moments of the movie The Boss – Watch Here Now!
Dandelion Meeting
Darlings vs. Dandelions
Don’t Make Out With the Sociopath
A Literal Sword Fight
Quotes
Michelle Darnell: Let’s watch Texas Chainsaw Massacre!
Michelle Darnell: I tried a Dorito for the first time last night. It wasn’t cheese. It was… cheese adjacent, but not cheese. It was really good!
Mike Beals: Looks like someone loves Mortal Kombat.
Michelle Darnell: [from trailer] My name is Michelle Darnell, and I am the wealthiest woman in America. How wealthy am I? I wanted to come down on a golden phoenix and I sure as shit did it!
Michelle Darnell: [from trailer] Whoo! That batch is *burnt*!
Michelle Darnell: Pity’s all you’ve got. Pity’s your best friend.
Michelle Darnell: I am amazed that the United Center is even still standing because I crushed it tonight!
Tito: You crushed it like velvet!
Michelle Darnell: Thank you. Great encounter. It’s always, uh, fun, and uh, I think I’m done with you.
Claire: Michelle, you gotta get out of the bathroom. I’m already late for work and Rachel’s gonna be late for school.
Michelle Darnell: Well, I’m going as fast as I can. You’re welcome to come in.
Claire: [Opening the door to find Michelle applying self-tanning spray] Fine, but we gotta get on the schedule if you’re gonna be here. Oh, my God! Close your robe!
Michelle Darnell: No, absolutely not! I’m self-tanning and my legs are still wet.
Claire: I can see your vagina.
Michelle Darnell: Well, congratulations and you’re welcome. You know, I had it rejuvenated in 2010. They called it a vaguvenation. You know, it’s like a soft silk coin purse. I can barely urinate.
Claire: [Still in shock] Oh, my God.
Michelle Darnell: Now, do me a favor and tell me if I have any streaks on my hamstrings.
[Turns around, bends over and lifts up her robe as Rachel comes into the bathroom]
Claire: Oh, my God! Put it away!
Michelle Darnell: Huh!
Claire: Put it away!
Rachel: Whoa!
Michelle Darnell: [Turns around] Hi, Racquel.
Rachel: It’s Rachel!
Claire: Go grab your backpack, honey. We don’t need to brush our teeth today. Our teeth are fine.
[Rachel leaves the room, as Michelle goes back to spraying her leg with self-tanning spray]
Claire: . You need to wipe some of that off your face. You know, it dries darker.
Michelle Darnell: No. Does it?
Claire: Yes.
Michelle Darnell: That’s not what the bottle says.
[She wipes her face with a bath towel]
Michelle Darnell: Oh. Oh, it’s okay. It’s coming off like a dream on your towel.
Claire: You need to clean up the bathroom and… consider staying away from self-tanner altogether. Your… pelvic region is the color of curry.
Michelle Darnell: Namaste, Claire. Thank you.
Claire: That’s not a compliment.
Michelle Darnell: I am amazed that the United Center is even still standing because I crushed it tonight!
Tito: You crushed it like velvet!