THE BOSS (2016)

Summary:

Michelle Darnell, a ruthless and self-made titan of industry, is sent to prison after being caught for insider trading. Upon her release, she finds herself penniless and universally despised. With no one else to turn to, she is forced to move in with her former long-suffering assistant, Claire, and Claire's daughter, Rachel.

Determined to rebrand herself as America's sweetheart, Michelle attempts to rebuild her empire by launching a new venture: a brownie business with a unique, aggressive sales strategy, utilizing Claire's delicious recipe and a troop of young girls. She must learn to navigate new relationships, face old rivals, and discover that true wealth might lie in friendship and family rather than just financial success.

Keywords: The Boss, 2016, Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Bell, Peter Dinklage, Comedy.

Plot:

The film opens introducing Michelle Darnell, a cutthroat businesswoman who built an empire from nothing. Her aggressive tactics lead to her arrest and conviction for insider trading. After serving her time, Michelle emerges from prison to find her assets frozen and her reputation ruined. With nowhere to go, she reluctantly seeks refuge with her former assistant, Claire Rawlings, a single mother struggling to make ends meet, who lives with her daughter, Rachel.

Michelle initially struggles to adjust to normal life and attempts various unsuccessful schemes to regain her fortune. One evening, she observes Rachel selling Dandelion Girls cookies and is inspired by the concept. Michelle decides to start her own business, "Darnell's Darlings," a brownie empire, using Claire's homemade brownie recipe and recruiting a group of girls who were rejected from the Dandelion Girls troop. Michelle applies her characteristic cutthroat business strategies to the brownie sales, turning the young girls into aggressive salespersons and quickly achieving success.

However, Michelle's past comes back to haunt her in the form of her former mentor and lover, Ronald Duncan (now known as Renault), who attempts to steal her business idea and sabotage her. As the Darnell's Darlings empire grows, Michelle's old habits of prioritizing profit over people resurface, causing a rift with Claire and Rachel. Through a series of chaotic events and confrontations with Renault, Michelle is forced to confront her loneliness and realize the true value of the family and friendships she has inadvertently built, ultimately choosing loyalty and love over pure financial gain.

Cast (Lead Roles):

• Melissa McCarthy as Michelle Darnell
• Kristen Bell as Claire Rawlings
• Peter Dinklage as Ronald "Renault" Duncan
• Ella Anderson as Rachel Rawlings
• Kathy Bates as Ida Marquette

Crew:

• Director: Ben Falcone
• Writers: Melissa McCarthy, Ben Falcone, Steve Mallory
• Producers: Melissa McCarthy, Ben Falcone, Adam McKay, Chris Henchy, Will Ferrell
• Music by: Christopher Lennertz
• Cinematography: Julio Macat
• Edited by: Lee Haxall

Release Info:

• Original Release Date: April 8, 2016 (United States)
• Language: English
• Genre: Comedy
• Running Time: 99 minutes
• Accolades: Commercial success, grossing over $78 million worldwide.