Let me just start out by saying I’m a huge fan of Melissa McCarthy, I absolutely loved her in Bridesmaids (2011). Unfortunately, the new film Tammy is not her best work. She plays pretty much the same role here that she has before, a tough but really mushy big girl that is forever getting into trouble. Tammy was written by McCarthy and her husband, Ben Falcone (who also has a small role and directs as well). There is nothing extraordinary here folks, there were a couple of chuckles, but nothing absolutely side splitting.
Shortly into the adventure the two ladies run into some would-be hunks at a bar, Bobby (Mark Duplass) and his father Earl (Gary Cole), in a scene that ultimately proving Pearl can still catch a man’s attention. But, in reality, it’s just kind of gross. Also, Earl is married to Bobby’s mother, a sick woman that kind of doesn’t really fit into the film’s story-line. On a high note, there were some interesting cameo appearances such as Dan Aykroyd and Kathy Bates. Both did fine with their characters, but were nothing to write home about.
So, the bottom line is that the film Tammy is definitely a rental. Lower your expectations and save your money.
Betsy Cizek
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