New York Observer film critic Rex Reed (who we’ve profiled here before) famously called Melissa McCarthy “tractor-sized,” a “female hippo,” and a “screeching, humongous creep” in his review of ...

Rex Reed went on Mark Simone’s show on WOR 710 AM in New York this morning (don’t worry, I don’t know what that is either) to respond to the controversy surrounding his Identity Thief review. If ...

In response, McCarthy's "Bridesmaids" director Paul Feig tweeted, "I cordially invite Mr. Rex Reed to go f--- himself." By Jordan Zakarin Melissa McCarthy Identity Theft Premiere Arrivals - H 2012 ...

Film critic Rex Reed is facing the wrath of people taking issue with his recent comments about actress Melissa McCarthy, who the reviewer called "tractor-sized" and a "female hippo." According to the ...

New York Observer’s longtime film critic Rex Reed referred to actress Melissa McCarthy as “tractor-sized” as well as a “hippo” and a “humongous creep” in his recent review of the film “Identity Thief.

A New York film critic has come under fire after calling funnywoman and fan favorite Melissa McCarthy “tractor-sized” and a “hippo” in a scathing review of her latest movie, RadarOnline.com reports.