The Boss

A wealthy businesswoman is sent to prison for insider trading. Upon her release, she struggles to adapt to a world without her former luxuries. She decides to reinvent herself by starting a new business, but must first win back the trust of her former protege and mend her fractured relationships.

The Boss received generally negative reviews from critics, who found its humor to be broad and predictable, and the plot to be weak. Audiences were slightly more receptive, though many found the film to be a disappointment compared to McCarthy's previous work.

• Melissa McCarthy's comedic talents are largely wasted on a thin and uninspired plot.

• The film relies too heavily on slapstick and predictable gags.

• Despite a few bright spots, the overall humor and story fall flat.

Google audience: Google users had mixed reactions, with many appreciating Melissa McCarthy's performance but expressing disappointment with the weak script and humor that didn't always land. Some viewers enjoyed the lighthearted comedy and the chemistry between the cast.

Melissa McCarthy's husband, Ben Falcone, directed the film and also had a supporting role as Sister Mary Catherine.