The Ugly Truth
The Ugly Truth

The Ugly Truth

2009Movie96 minEnglish

A romantically challenged morning show producer is reluctantly embroiled in a series of outrageous tests by her chauvinistic correspondent to prove his theories on relationships and help her find love. His clever ploys, however, lead to an unexpected result.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes44%
Metacritic40/100
Google Users73%
Director: Robert LuketicGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

Abby Richter, a perpetually single television producer, is convinced that finding love is all about timing and compatibility. Her show's ratings take a nosedive, and her boss brings in a controversial on-air personality, Mike Chadway, to help boost viewership. Mike hosts a segment called 'The Ugly Truth,' where he shares his cynical and often crude advice on relationships, which surprisingly resonates with viewers.

Critical Reception

The Ugly Truth received generally negative reviews from critics, who found its humor predictable and its plot formulaic. However, it was a commercial success, resonating more with general audiences who found it to be an entertaining romantic comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies heavily on tired romantic comedy tropes and predictable plot twists.
  • Gerard Butler and Katherine Heigl's chemistry is often cited as a redeeming quality, despite the weak material.
  • The humor is frequently crass and uninspired, failing to land consistently.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a fun and enjoyable watch, with many appreciating the chemistry between the lead actors and the humorous, albeit raunchy, dialogue. Some viewers felt the plot was somewhat predictable but still considered it a good option for a lighthearted movie night.

Fun Fact

Gerard Butler reportedly improvised many of his lines during the filming of Mike Chadway's on-air segments, contributing to the character's unpredictable and roguish charm.

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ricoazzurro

ricoazzurro

Butler's movies are not hard to watch at all. And hello Izzie.
Kamurai

Kamurai

Good watch, could watch again, and can recommend. It feels like this is after all the uproar with Katherine Heigl ("27 Dresses") and she was trying to come back with a smile on her face, but she took the role because it gave her the oppo...