Tammy
Tammy

Tammy

2014Movie97 minEnglish

For burger-joint employee Tammy, a bad day keeps getting worse. She wrecks her car, loses her job, and finds that her husband has been unfaithful. It's time to hit the road, but without money or transportation, Tammy's options are limited. Her only choice is a road trip with her hard-drinking grandmother Pearl, who has a car, cash, and an itch to see Niagara Falls. It's not the escape Tammy had in mind, but it may be what she needs.

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IMDb5.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes23%
Metacritic41/100
Google Users53%
Director: Ben FalconeGenres: Comedy, Road Movie

Plot Summary

After losing her job and discovering her husband's infidelity, a woman hits the road with her estranged, hard-drinking grandmother. Together, they embark on a hilarious and often chaotic journey across the country, facing various mishaps and comical encounters as they try to find themselves and reconnect.

Critical Reception

Tammy received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who largely found the humor to be hit-or-miss and the plot predictable. However, audiences were somewhat more receptive, appreciating Melissa McCarthy's comedic performance and the heartwarming moments between the lead characters.

What Reviewers Say

  • Melissa McCarthy's signature comedic style is on full display, but it's not enough to save a formulaic and often unfunny script.
  • The film attempts to blend raunchy humor with a touching story about family bonds, but struggles to find a consistent tone.
  • Susan Sarandon delivers a strong performance as the grandmother, providing a good counterpoint to McCarthy's energy.

Google audience: Audiences found Melissa McCarthy's performance amusing and enjoyed the road trip element, but many felt the humor was too crude at times and the story lacked originality. The dynamic between McCarthy and Sarandon was generally seen as a positive aspect.

Fun Fact

Melissa McCarthy and director Ben Falcone are married in real life, and this was one of their first major collaborations after "Bridesmaids".

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Reno

Reno

> I found TAMMY was so funny, but everyone isn't like me. I did not get what all the whining about this movie. This film was nominated for the worst actress and supporting actress at Razzie Awards, but I found they were awesome. You can'...