The Boss stars and is co-written by the fabulous Melissa McCarthy, a comic actress who many know from her hilarious performance in the hit comedy film Bridesmaids.
This is funny, but it ain't no Bridesmaids.
McCarthy stars as a wealthy entrepreneur who suddenly loses her fortune and leans on her assistant, a kind single mother (Kristen Bell), to keep her going. But this entrepeneur isn't taking this loss lying down and comes up with a new idea to get rich.
Her nemesis is played by Peter Dinklage who flounders a bit with the fairly blunt script.
Speaking of the script, I doubt this is McCarthy's best work and it certainly won't win any awards but this film is certainly not devoid of laughs. I'd say The Boss is for you if you just want a bit of a mindless chuckle.
Fairfax critic Jake Wilson gave it 2.5 stars which is pretty fair I think. News Ltd critic Leigh Paatsch, on the other hand, gave it 1.5 stars. Tough!
Trailer here. In cinemas now.