Review of The Ugly Truth (2009) by Mlr — 22 May 2021

I really wish they still made movies like this. hilarious rom-com, battle of the sexes, win-win feel good movie.

This review of The Ugly Truth (2009) was written by Mlr on 22 May 2021.

The Ugly Truth has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Avamiller21 (75) on 30 Apr 2016

This was so funny. First ten minutes or so didn't think it was going to be very good, but then it really picks up. Good chick flick…

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By Flora S (1) on 10 Nov 2014

It was really good. Could have done without some of the language. Loved the two of them together…

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By Daniel D (1,629) on 16 Aug 2014

(First and only viewing - Summer 2009 in theaters)…

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By Todd Mccarthy (1,810) for Variety (12,700) on 26 Aug 2015

The Ugly Truth is an arch, contrived, entirely predictable romantic comedy assembled with sufficient audience-friendly elements to put it over…

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By Stephanie M (549) on 05 Mar 2017

This was honestly the funniest movie I have every watched. The plot makes sense and flows well and it is hilarious…

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By Kyra B (23) on 03 Apr 2016

Fun, entertaining, and sexy, The Ugly Truth may not be the most original, but still has it's fair share of fun moments…

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By Matthew Y (286) on 10 Nov 2014

It was really good. Could have done without some of the language. Loved the two of them together…

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By Ashley M (744) on 20 Jan 2015

Same idea as The Proposal. I wouldn't say it was a romantic Rom Com, although there were some funny bits in there…

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By Mike Scott (1,178) for New Orleans Times-Picayune (573) on 17 Dec 2016

It feels like a desperate attempt at edginess -- and desperation is never becoming, whether in real-life romance or in a romantic comedy…

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By Richard R (553) on 12 Oct 2015

This was a fun and entertaining film. There were times when I found the film too crass, but other than that it was a cool romantic comedy…

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