Tammy (2014) is a comedy movie produced and written by Melissa McCarthy, who also stars as the main character, Tammy, alongside her husband, Ben Falcone, who directed the film. Tammy is a woman who has been fired from her job and discovered her husband’s infidelity with their neighbor. Devastated by her misfortunes, Tammy takes on a road trip to Niagara Falls with her alcoholic grandmother, Pearl.
Sinopsis
Tammy starts by accidentally hitting a deer on her way to work at Topper Jack’s fast-food restaurant, where she is late and gets into an altercation with the supervisor, Keith Morgan. As she drives back home, her car breaks down, and she finds her husband, Greg, cheating on her. Frustrated, Tammy decides to run away, with her grandmother’s car to Niagara Falls. Along the way, they make numerous stops, with Pearl insisting they drink and party, where they later find themselves in trouble with the law.
Despite the film’s negative reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, it was a box office success, grossing over $100 million from a budget of $20 million.
A Journey Full of Hurdles
Tammy’s road trip started as an adventure, which turned out to be a journey filled with hurdles. Pearl’s love interest, Earl Tillman, had a wife whom he neglected to tell Pearl about. Meanwhile, Tammy gets a new romantic interest named Bobby. Still, things did not go well between them, and Tammy ends up causing him trouble with the law.
Family Love and Forgiveness
Tammy’s journey sees many ups and downs, but it’s not all bad. It helped Tammy and her grandmother reconcile and appreciate each other’s company, despite their differences. After causing chaos and breaking the law, Tammy and Pearl end up becoming closer than ever.
The tough times also led Tammy to realize that she deserves better than her toxic husband and that she should embrace her newfound independence. Later in the film, Tammy reconciles with her father, who picks her up from jail and agrees to help her start a new life.
Conclusion
Tammy is an entertaining film that follows a woman’s journey of self-discovery and finding new meaning to her life. Although the film may not be perfect, in terms of cinematography and storyline consistency, it will definitely give you a good laugh. Melissa McCarthy’s performance as Tammy is nothing short of incredible, and it shows her versatility as an actress. The film’s themes of family love and forgiveness are relatable, and it teaches us to find happiness in the midst of chaos. Tammy is a must-watch if you’re looking for a comedy movie that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
