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Title: The Boss (2016)
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Melissa McCarthy | ... | Michelle Darnell | |
| Kristen Bell | ... | Claire | |
| Peter Dinklage | ... | Renault | |
| Ella Anderson | ... | Rachel | |
| Tyler Labine | ... | Mike Beals | |
| Kathy Bates | ... | Ida Marquette | |
| Cecily Strong | ... | Dana Dandridge | |
| Mary Sohn | ... | Jan Keller | |
| Kristen Schaal | ... | Scout Leader Sandy | |
| Eva Peterson | ... | Chrystal | |
| Timothy Simons | ... | Stephan (as Tim Simons) | |
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Aleandra Newcomb | ... | Mariana |
| Annie Mumolo | ... | Helen | |
| Presley Coley | ... | Hannah | |
| Dax Shepard | ... | Kyle (as Dax Shephard) | |
The story follows Michelle Darnell, a titan of industry who is sent to prison for insider trading, denounced by her former lover, Renault, who still holds a heavy grudge towards her for their breakup, after getting a promotion a few years ago. After doing her time, Michelle emerges, ready to re-brand herself as America's latest sweetheart, but not everyone she steamrolled is not so quick to forgive and forget. With nowhere to go and no one to scam, Michelle is forced to move in with former assistant Claire and her young daughter, Rachel. Now at her lowest point, Michelle wastes no time in devising a winner-take-all plan to rebuild her empire..
Melissa McCarthy strikes again – this time at a rival troupe of juvenile sweets peddlers known as the Dandelions. The Boss was laugh out loud hilarious, but also heartfelt. The bizarre cast of characters in this film provided for some absurd and funny moments, but the best scenes were between Darnell and her newest protégé – the young Rachel, who quickly became like family to the money hungry Darnell. McCarthy always excels at physical comedy, but it was her character's confidence and quick wit that carried the film. Overall, I simply loved this film.