New York Observer film critic Rex Reed called Melissa McCarthy a hippo, obese, obnoxious, and tractor-sized in his critique of her starring role on the big screen.

Well, it’s McCarthy who is getting the last laugh now!

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Her big screen comedy, Identity Thief, with Jason Bateman, finished a solid # 1 at the box office this weekend.

The flick took in an estimated $36.5 million in ticket sales.

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Melissa may just need a tractor to take home the money she’ll be offered for her next picture!