Identity Thief(2013)- User Reviews

I did not laugh nearly as much as I did watching the trailers prior to it's release. It's not the acting, that was terrific. It's the writing. There were no belly laughs by the audience. There is a certain pathos to McCarthy's character.

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Melissa McCarthy is a great comic actress, who has excellent dramatic chops too. She goes from being a vicious witch to a hilarious coquette in the blink of an eye. Jason Bateman plays his usual bland milquetoast self -- a spineless guy who is unable …more»

Great movie - lots of fun. Has a good story, allows for a range of acting for McCarthy not always seen. Jason Bateman was perfect for this part - loved his acting and humor as well. Not sure why some are giving bad reviews. She really fits a nice niche …more»

We thought this movie was fun. A lot of funny scenes and Melissa McCarthy deserves an award for her performance. While there was some sexual content and language for the most part it was funny and non offensive. If you want to see a movie that will …more»

Melissa McCarthy is funny as usual, Jason Bateman is boring, dull and NOT funny as usual.Why and how is the guy still on the big screen is a mystery and a review all in itself. Perfect weekend to release this movie simply because there is not much else …more»

This was a funny and very entertaining movie. Only reason I'm giving it 4 stars and not five was because of some major goofs in the filming. For example, the car crash scene near the beginning between his Ford and her Fiat. In the very next scene …more»

Ok, it may be a little too slapstick and predictable, but the movie still entertained. And entertained... and enterained! It truly had its LOL moments!! Melissa McCarthy is a wonderful comedienne, and really knows how to use her talent AND body to make …more»

Yes, as usual the funniest parts are revealed in the trailer. It was still very entertaining. Good chemistry with Bateman and McCarthy - turns into kind of an unlikely buddy movie. A fresh idea and a light, silly flick. The end. What? Why do I have to …more»

After seeing Melissa McCarthy in Bridesmaids, I was really looking forward to seeing Idenity Thief and it did not dissapoint. She is like the female "DIe Hard" of comedy. There are a lot of holes in the plot, but hey IT'S A COMEDY! The chemistry …more»

The movie was a tad longer than it needed to be, but it kept moving for the most part. It was slapstick funny and did not have to use foul language although it did use sex in a funny sort of way and a spoonful of violence to round out the appeal for those …more»