FromBridesmaidsandSpyto critically-acclaimed dramas and love-to-hate-it comedies, everyones got a favorite Melissa McCarthy movie.
But whats the best?
Better yet,whats the worst?Heres our ranking of thebestMelissa McCarthy moviesin 2023!
WhenGilmore Girlsretired from the small scene, she played it safe.
She bagged a few supporting roles before netting 2010sMike & Molly.
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Since then, McCarthy has proven herself to be a highly versatile actress.
Unfortunately, thats also led to a series ofbad moviesmixed with a couple of amazing ones.
In this article, well be exploring the worst, the best, and the meh.
In fact, if it werent for her prowess as a comedian, this list would bea lotshorter.
Fortunately, even our worst picks are watchable.
Simply put, theres not a lot to love.
(Better not, though.)
Turns out, shes not!
Shes just skinny now.
Lucys friends feature McCarthy andThunder Forceco-star Octavia Spencer as Becky and Mary, respectively.
Lets say this relic hasnt aged well.
McCarthy and Spencer are the only good things about this film.
and not even that is enough to justify a rewatch in our eyes.
Although commercially successful,Tammyis a misfire in every way that matters.
Seemingly given very little work with, McCarthys comedic timing and ab lib prowess stand out.
Sadly, its not enough to make this film work.
The two naturally clash and end up teaming up for a cross-country road trip together.
Unfortunately, the writing relies too heavily on bad jokes and cheap tricks to flow well.
Overall,The Bossis skippable but not without its merits.
14.Superintelligence(2020)
Ben Falcone movies have a bad rapand for good reason.
Despite this interesting concept,Superintelligencesromantic subplot with Bobby Cannavale steals the show.
McCarthysGilmore Girlssweetness shines throughoutSuperintelligence,making it a half-decent choice.
Reunited with the fantastic Octavia Spencer, the two stumble into heroism and become acrime-fighting duo.
Sadly, their dynamic isnt enough to placeThunder Forceany higher on this list.
Dont get us wrongthe film has likable parts.
Heck, you may even enjoy it!
Alas,Thunder Forcedoes neither actress justice and the end result feels half-hearted at best.
Our verdict: Skippable.
12.The Happytime Murders(2018)
Do you like theMuppets?
Great, becauseThe Happytime Murdershas none of the family-friendly content and all of the puppets.
Joined byBridesmaidsco-star Maya Rudolph and Joel McHale ofCommunityfame, McCarthy plays Connie Edward, an LA detective.
She joins up with her former partner, a puppet PI to solve a string of puppet murders.
It has all the hijinks if very little of the flair.
All in all, not a terrible choice.
Youre guaranteed an okay time.
Its exactly what it says on the tin.
No over-the-top gags, no extreme gross-out scenes.
Overall,Life of the Partyis a sweet film.
McCarthy is likable as ever in this unconventional take on female empowerment.
Plus, as far as collaborations with husband-director Ben Falcone go, this one might be the best.
Watch it or skip ityou decide!
McCarthy herself didnt have a major role in this one.
Lets just say it escalates.
Melissa McCarthys character goes on a foul-mouthed tirade, stealing the show in under ten minutes.
9.The Nines(2007)
You probably missed this psychedelic piece.
We should always expect a level of weirdness from Melissa McCarthy, butThe Nines takes the cake.
It sits firmly in the film as art category and not always in a good way.
That said, both Reynolds and McCarthy deliver stellar performances, foregoing their usual goofiness for something more nuanced.
In short,The Ninesdoes what few movies dotake Melissa McCarthy seriously.
Vincent(2014)
Melissa McCarthys string of comedy films came to a brief pause with the release ofSt.
Spearheaded by comedy-legend Bill Murray,St.
Vincentis a feel-good drama about a cantankerous, cigarette-smoking older man who starts looking after his new neighbors son.
Although Bill Murray is the star of this show, Melissa McCarthys role as the mother is worth mentioning.
She delivers an overall pleasant performance that is neither overpowering nor uninteresting next to Murrays magnetism.
St. Vincentis definitely something we wouldnt mind seeing more of.
However, her mourning takes a turn with the arrival of a pesky bird.
The Starlingis a tear-jerker for sure.
If you happen to watch it, bring tissues.
Otherwise, we recommend the remaining movies on this list.
Together, they fight to keep their families afloat after their husbands go to jail.
This triad of mob wives reaffirms McCarthys ability to pull punches withoutactuallypunching.
5.Ghostbusters(2016)
Remakes of any kind are often a-hit-and-a-miss.
This female rebrand in particular didnt rake in as big of a payoff as producers may have hoped.
In contrast to her usual roles, McCarthy acts as the straight woman to her costars antics.
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McCarthy plays Shannon, a no-nonsense detective who cusses a mile a minute.
Meanwhile, Bullock plays Sarah, an FBI agent whos a little too straight-laced to have any real friends.
They (begrudgingly) partner up to take down a drug lord.
The Heatis a good time and a favorite of many McCarthy fans.
3.Bridesmaids(2011)
Bridesmaidswas themovie of 2011.
Largely thanks to McCarthy,Bridesmaidsis one of the funniest films around.
You absolutely cant miss this one.
Looking for more comic misadventures?
Try out someWes Anderson movies.
2.Spy(2015)
Dont get us wrong:Bridesmaidsis legendary.
McCarthy has yet to star in a comedy with the same energybutSpydoesnt need Melissa McCarthy to pull any extremes.
McCarthy plays the character of Susan in this delightful rendition of the wannabe-spy trope.
Feig once again marvelously taps into McCarthys sweeter side without fully neglecting her eccentricities.
Spy is a definite win!
1.Can You Ever Forgive Me?
If theres any of Melissa McCarthy movies youabsolutelyneed to watch, this is the one.
