Review of The Boss (2016) by David W — 09 Apr 2016

Amazing movie, great performance by Melissa McCarthy.

This review of The Boss (2016) was written by David W on 09 Apr 2016.

The Boss has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Dellasue B (3) on 10 Jan 2017

This movie was Horrible! I've always loved Melissa McCarthy but her FILTHY mouth has gone way over even my acceptable threshold. (& I cuss…

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By Austin B (256) on 15 Feb 2017

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Rarely do I whip through a review as quickly as this, but there is so little worth mentioning here that I think I'd rather get back to my dessert…

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By William M (1,438) on 18 Jun 2017

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By Toby H (254) on 05 Jun 2018

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By Frances H (1,591) on 27 Jun 2017

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The Boss forces all its characters on us and doesn't have a direction that justifies any of the events in the film…

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