Tina Fey has been dominating the comedy world since the 2000s, so to celebrate her success, we thought it was time to look at her best films to date. Rather than ranking them ourselves, however, we're turning to Rotten Tomatoes for answers.
The popular movie review aggregation website has assigned every one of Fey's films a percentage rating based on the positive and negative reviews of critics. This Tomatometer score, which is on a scale of 0 to 100, is what we'll be using to see which of Fey's films are the real winners.
With the logistics out of the way, it's time to grab out some popcorn, settle in front of the big screen, and get ready to laugh; Here are Tina Fey's best films yet, according to Rotten Tomatoes.
The Invention Of Lying (56%)
The only "rotten" movie to make this list is the 2009 rom-com about an alternate reality in which people are unable to lie. When a failing writer named Mark (Ricky Gervais) figures out how to twist a tale, however, he uses this superpower to pick up women, get out of an arrest, and launch his film career. It's not long before he's also dealing with the consequences.
Gervais is backed up by Jennifer Garner, Rob Lowe, Louis C.K., Jonah Hill, and Tina Fey, who plays his secretary.
Though the reviews were mixed-to-average, the cast was strong.
Sisters (60%)
Amy Poehler and Tina Fey play sisters who are forced to clean out their childhood bedroom after their parents announce that they're selling their home. Not long after the pair arrives, they realize how they miss their younger days and plan to throw one last giant party with their old classmates.
Yes, they go hard.
Though the 2015 comedy wasn't the most hilarious out there, the chemistry between the leads was admired.
Baby Mama (64%)
Poehler and Fey also starred opposite of each other in this 2008 rom-com.
Baby Mama tells of a single businesswoman who, in her late thirties, decides its time to have a child of her own. After being denied adoption and learning she can't naturally conceive a child, she decides to hire a surrogate mother.
While Fey plays the work-focused lady who wants a baby, Poehler pays the obnoxious and childish woman who will provide one to her.
Date Night (66%)
Fey also struck comedy gold when she teamed up with Steve Carell for Date Night. This 2010 film has a married couple growing bored with their monotonous domestic life.
While they at first consider solving this problem with a divorce, they are soon looped into a giant mobster scheme after they are mistaken for a different couple while eating at a Manhattan restaurant.
Though not every set-up played out perfectly, the entertainment value was definitely strong.
Wine Country (67%)
A group of girlfriends decides to head to Napa Valley, California in honor of their friend Rebecca's 50th birthday (Rachel Dratch) in this Netflix comedy. Soon after arriving, however, the women are forced to deal with all their life problems, from recently lost jobs to not being able to find love.
The house at which the ladies stay at belongs to a lonely woman named Tammy. Tammy is played by none other than Fey herself.
The ensemble cast deserved a round of applause.
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (68%)
Tina Fey plays the talented cable-news reporter Kim Barker in this comedy-drama about a journalist who becomes an Afghanistan war correspondent during the Operation Enduring Freedom.
Though her boyfriend is disappointed by Barker’s New York City departure, she soon finds herself forming new friendships with a Scottish photographer (Martin Freeman) and British correspondent (Margot Robbie). Oh yeah, and she also has to deal with the insanity of war.
Megamind (72%)
This 2010 animated comedy tells of a smart supervillain named Megamind who finally defeats his longtime enemy, Metro Man. With Metro City now in his hands, Megamind begins to feel useless and makes a new superhero to fight against. After accidentally creating a bad guy, however, Megamind learns that he might actually be the one who is destined to be a hero.
Will Ferell plays Megamind while Tina Fey stars as Roxanne Ritchie, a television news reporter who acts as his love interest. She is inspired by Lois Lane of the Superman franchise.
Muppets Most Wanted ( 79%)
The Muppets received a musical sequel in 2014. Instead of starring Jason Segel and Amy Adams, it had Ricky Gervais, Ty Burrell, and Tina Fey taking on the leading roles.
In this new story, the Muppets decide to go on a world tour at the advice of Dominic Badguy (Gervais). Kermit the Frog doesn't think this is a good idea, and his fears become justified after a criminal look-alike takes his place.
Fey took on the role of a prison guard who adores Kermit in this one.
Mean Girls (84%)
This iconic teen 2000s film has a girl who was homeschooled by her zoologist parents in Africa facing her wildest adventure yet: American high school.
Soon after Cady arrives at North Shore High, she is pulled into a scheme to take down the school’s queen bee, Regina George. Regina heads up a clique known as "The Plastics," and after Cady is welcomed into the inside, she must figure out where her priorities lie and whether staying true to herself is worth it.
While Tina Fey notably wrote the screenplay, she is also known for playing Cady’s calculus teacher, Ms. Norbury. The legacy of this film lives on today.
Ponyo (92%)
Topping off the list is this 2008 animated Asian fantasy film about a goldfish named Ponyo who dreams of becoming a human girl soon after becoming pals with a five-year-old boy. Though the film was originally released in Japan, it was re-recorded and released in America.
While Noah Cyrus plays Ponyo and Frankie Jonas takes on the role of her friend Sōsuke, Tina Fey plays the boy's mother, Lisa.
The beautiful animations and sweet fairytale story had this one raking high for critics and general audience members alike.