Tammy
After losing her job and discovering her husband has been cheating on her, Tammy (Melissa McCarthy) heads out to asses her life and figure things out. But, joining her the road is her alcoholic and ill tempered grandmother, Pearl (Susan Sarandon). With the intended destination of Niagara Falls the two venture out on a substance abuse laden journey flirting with love and lust along the way. Confronted by family friend Lenore (Kathy Bates), Tammy begins to face the music and err of her own ways, she might straighten up and fly right yet, or is it already too late?
A far cry from the road tripping and empowering Thelma and Louise, Director Ben Falcone has the building blocks to a competent film; unfortunately, that’s about where the praise ends. Repeated attempts at humor come across as flat, contrived, and disingenuous; and, while we want to like and be sympathetic towards Tammy (She is supposed to be our hero here), try as we might, she’s just not likeable. Those anticipating wit and yuks from one of Hollywood’s up and coming comedic talents will have to look elsewhere. Void of charm, and lacking a compelling storyline, star power alone just isn’t enough to carry Tammy through the finish line. Keep trying, polish refine and polish again. Tammy is rated R.