Review of The Ugly Truth (2009) by Sean H — 09 May 2015

Few funny moments. But just a formulaic RomCom.

This review of The Ugly Truth (2009) was written by Sean H on 09 May 2015.

The Ugly Truth has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Mlr (9) on 22 May 2021

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

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By Ella Taylor (978) for NPR (1,713) on 30 May 2017

The Ugly Truth serves up yet another tightly wound career woman, ripe for chopping up, tenderizing and ravishing by an alpha male who knows…

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By Nathaniel B (335) on 01 Apr 2015

Apart from every junctured scene-change and stale dialog, Heigl and Butler save this seen-before formula with an allure to maintain some form…

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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 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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Every point I am giving this film is because of Gerard Butler. He's not only extremely easy on the eyes, but he is a wonderful actor…

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By Chuck Wilson (418) for Dallas Observer (1,128) on 14 Oct 2014

Heigl and Butler have genuine chemistry, and the writers have given the duo some bitchy, snappy dialogue…

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By Russell R (256) on 30 Jun 2017

I liked the leads in this romantic comedy…

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By Simon D (1,648) on 19 Apr 2016

Fairly average chick-flick with very few funny moments. Quite predictable and cheesy. Assembly line stuff…

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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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