Like a Boss was everything I expected it to be. The plot was predictable, but enjoyable nonetheless.
224 Reviews
As Expected
ihertting25 January 2020
Meh it was ok
muamba_eats_toast20 January 2020
It's not as bad as many have made out I've certainly seen a lot worse. While the storyline is certainly basic as hell there are still enough genuine laughs in between the basic premise to just about make it work. Will I have forgot about it within a month probably but I did enjoy it whilst it lasted atleast to some extent.
We need comedies like this!
monifaroberts4 July 2020
Tiffany and rose have amazing chemistry and comedic timing. I want to see more comedies like this. It's really women centric and it's funny. I don't need every movie to change the world I just need a good script and good acting. This has both!
Baffled.
mikep-1169919 January 2020
These talents deserve better
Lost_In_Translation_11 January 2020
Warning: Spoilers
This clearly isn't a movie targeted towards me. Being a 30 year old man, I am for sure not the audience that this is meant for. That didn't stop me from enjoying stuff like Girls Trip, Bridesmaids, and Spy. All of those too are targeted towards a female audience, but I enjoyed them in their own right as they were funny and well made comedies.
This is just looking to capitalize on those kinds of movie and make a quick buck in January. It's extremely unfunny and really predictable. My girlfriend, who was the reason I saw this, usually enjoys movies in this similar wheelhouse, but even she ended up not liking it all that much either. All of the leads deserve better and have done better.
The only jokes that got a laugh out of me was one about Calliou and one involving Billy Porter's dramatic exit from a dinner. Everything else is just really forced moments and not funny. Salma Hayek is playing a cartoon villain that just doesn't fit in a movie like this either. She is only a few steps away from a cackling villain on a Saturday morning cartoon.
The plot in a comedy doesn't have to be much if the jokes carry it, but this plot was just really plain and boring. The two leads sell their company to Hayek. Eventually the two of them fight and split for a few scenes, then come to the realization they still need each other. Just super run-of-the-mill and tedious.
Not worth anyone's time and you're much better off re-watching the lead's better works in recent years like Girls Trip, Bridesmaids, Spy, or Neighbors.
This is just looking to capitalize on those kinds of movie and make a quick buck in January. It's extremely unfunny and really predictable. My girlfriend, who was the reason I saw this, usually enjoys movies in this similar wheelhouse, but even she ended up not liking it all that much either. All of the leads deserve better and have done better.
The only jokes that got a laugh out of me was one about Calliou and one involving Billy Porter's dramatic exit from a dinner. Everything else is just really forced moments and not funny. Salma Hayek is playing a cartoon villain that just doesn't fit in a movie like this either. She is only a few steps away from a cackling villain on a Saturday morning cartoon.
The plot in a comedy doesn't have to be much if the jokes carry it, but this plot was just really plain and boring. The two leads sell their company to Hayek. Eventually the two of them fight and split for a few scenes, then come to the realization they still need each other. Just super run-of-the-mill and tedious.
Not worth anyone's time and you're much better off re-watching the lead's better works in recent years like Girls Trip, Bridesmaids, Spy, or Neighbors.
D (flat 2). January 20' @AMC
Celewa22 February 2021
Maybe I saw a different film?
acedj27 April 2020
This is the story of two life-long friends Mia and Mel that are running a cosmetics company. Though they are doing well online, their on site sales are not great and they are running deep in the red. Enter Claire Luna, a giant in the business world that launches an evil plan to wrest control of the company from the friends.
This is a story that has been done a lot and also a lot better, however, I laughed a lot. I almost skipped it because of the low rating it has gotten on here. I found quite a bit to like here and though I probably will never watch it again, I do not regret that I did rent it.
There is nothing new here, but it is still funny. I would say to give this a chance.
This is a story that has been done a lot and also a lot better, however, I laughed a lot. I almost skipped it because of the low rating it has gotten on here. I found quite a bit to like here and though I probably will never watch it again, I do not regret that I did rent it.
There is nothing new here, but it is still funny. I would say to give this a chance.
Pick another for girls night out
lsagitt14 January 2020
It's predictable but isn't as bad as everyone's making it out to be
tequila343412 January 2020
So I'm not a huge comedy fan but I enjoyed this. Yes there were some lame jokes but overall the theater was laughing the entire movie. It was enjoyable and I never felt bored. Predictable? Sure. But the movie wasn't as bad as everyone is making it out to be.
What happened?
2001ASOfan11 January 2020
I don't get the hate for this movie
pbsurfer2126 April 2020
Great comedy I enjoyed a lot!
exisce23 September 2020
Frankly, I'm not sure what kind of expectations people who gave this movie 1-4 stars had. I though it's a great feel good movie, with likable characters, a few funny jokes, and wonderful actors (although I felt that sometimes Salma Hayek was a bit over the top). It's not meant to be your guide to winning business strategy or some kind of a philosophical story to ponder over. It's pure, very entertaining comedy. Don't judge it from other, demanding standpoints used for serious cinematographic works, and, I'm sure, you can enjoy it as much as I did.
Don't waste your money
texasteacher9819 January 2020
I was a little worried about seeing a comedy while I was recovering from surgery. It wasn't a problem though, because I didn't laugh once. You would think with an all star cast, it would have been better. It was predictable and borderline inappropriate.
Boring and unfunny
allison1022 January 2020
I got bored not even halfway through. The movie got predictable and boring. Rose and Tiffany don't have chemistry for two people who are supposed to have been best friends since middle school. I did laugh at a couple jokes but it was mainly unfunny. I couldn't even remember most of the character's names or the name of this movie when I decided to do a review.
If Bridesmaids took cocaine
aprilsfriendorin24 March 2021
Imagine Bridesmaids, but like... 10x worse? Actually, scratch that, Bridesmaids is too good to be compared to this mess. There are some funny moments, but for the most part it's a cringe-fest with forced sexual jokes and unlikable characters. Throw it on in the background when you're looking for a comedy that you don't need to pay attention to.
Its not even Like A Comedy
bfricksjr-8130311 January 2020
Warning: Spoilers
If youve seen the treailers you have seen the movie. Not the best parts since there are mo best parts. Unfunny blah movie that is doa
Kept waiting for a funny movie that never happened. Was this supposed to be a rainchy comedy or a buddy comedy or a heartfelt comedy? We will never know because the movie was not sure what it wanted to be. Talented cast in a misguided attempt. Save your time and your money. This boss looks like it was made by a film stident who never artended any film classes.
Like a Boss
JoBloTheMovieCritic9 May 2020
Worst comedy so far in 202
chrismarie-9961912 January 2020
This was a complete waste of Tiffany Haddish' talents. The story was predictable and out of date. Even the wardrobe changes were out of sync which makes the entire editing staff laughable. It was a complete waste of the $8 and 2 hours spent on this film. I would like Rose Byrne to stay in suspense movies and Tiffany to fire her agent!
Seriously it's not that bad of a movie
chainfirephantom-6647027 May 2020
I don't understand the bad reviews, and that's why I had to leave a review. I laughed at a few parts and I really enjoyed the film. I'm a makeup lover so maybe that's why, but I seriously don't think this movie is as bad as everyone is rating it! Watch it and decide for yourself!
Funny
sunbug-0766416 June 2020
I don't see why it has a low rating... I laughed pretty hard multiple times. I liked the characters and actors... the ending was kinda meh- it seemed thrown together just to end the movie but oh well. I was entertained and that's what movies are supposed to do.
Fairly enjoyable and funnier than expected
UniqueParticle11 January 2020
An outrageously silly experience with great moments and some try hard humor that I still appreciated. I think the film deserves better than a 3.9 that's tragic, it's watchable and not that bad! Rose Byrne and everyone is awesome! It was also nice to see a lot of pretty girls in the audience they definitely had fun!
Just Awful
alexamoraa-865539 February 2020
like a boss
marmar-6978011 January 2020
Isnt like a boss supposed to be a comedy,obviously not since i didnt laugh one time during film,this film tries to deliver message how looks arent everything and similiar themes but thanks to bad humour and lame jokes everything fails miserably,tiffany is again just again playing loud woman who never shuts up and just wastes space with her unfunny moments,its is actually ironic that only fun moments are shown by male actors considering the this films is targated for girls and so they can relate to it,like a boss is just another failed attempt to make comedy but in all of that fields it fails and shows why films like this belong in january
Disappointing
tmendonca-5095612 January 2020
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