Review of The Ugly Truth (2009) by Leanne K — 20 Nov 2010

The best parts are in the trailer. Slow-paced and 100% predictable.

This review of The Ugly Truth (2009) was written by Leanne K on 20 Nov 2010.

The Ugly Truth has generally received mixed reviews.

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

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

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