‘Identity Thief’ Trailer: The Dangers of Taking the Law Into Your Own Hands

Posted on Tuesday, December 18th, 2012 by Russ Fischer

The first trailer for Identity Thief, from Horrible Bosses director Seth Gordon, set up a pretty simple situation where Melissa McCarthy plays a woman who steals the identity of Jason Bateman, and is living the good life with his money. He tracks her down, and finds that the Hobbit-like woman is tougher and more determined than she seems.

This second trailer adds a new wrinkle: the gun-toting duo seen briefly in the first trailer aren’t cops, but enforcers who are also looking for McCarthy, possibly for stealing something a lot bigger than baseman’s credit rating. Oh, and there’s a weird sexual encounter in a hotel to match the plane shenanigans McCarthy got up to in Bridesmaids. Gather your courage and venture forth after the break. Read More »

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‘Identity Thief’ Trailer: Melissa McCarthy Goes Toe To Toe With Jason Bateman

Posted on Wednesday, September 26th, 2012 by Germain Lussier

When Bridesmaids hit last summer, Melissa McCarthy was the hottest comedic actress in town. She had her pick of funny leading lady roles and when the smoke cleared, she picked Identify Thief. In the film, directed by Seth Gordon (Horrible Bosses, The King of Kong), McCarthy play as a criminal who ends up in a battle of wills, and wallets, with the white collar man whose identity she steals, played by Jason Bateman.

Featuring supporting performances by Jon Favreau, Amanda Peet, Tip “T.I.” Harris, Genesis Rodriguez, Morris Chestnut, John Cho, Robert Patrick and Eric Stonestreet, the February 8, 2013 film just debuted its trailer. Check it out below.

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