The Ugly Truth
Columbia Pictures | Release Date: July 24, 2009
5.3
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Mixed or average reviews based on 160 Ratings
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9
DominickJul 26, 2009
For me this movie was very funny and seemingly good romantic comedy.
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9
JeremyC.Sep 2, 2009
All of you people are crazy!! I laughed from beginning to end, as did my girlfriend, as did the entire theater. There was nothing misogynistic about this, it was damned truthful, and anyone that can't handle that has either deluded All of you people are crazy!! I laughed from beginning to end, as did my girlfriend, as did the entire theater. There was nothing misogynistic about this, it was damned truthful, and anyone that can't handle that has either deluded themselves, is an oversensitive woman, or a damned effeminate man.… Expand
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ikJul 29, 2009
What a fun movie. Laughed like crazy as did most of the audience. Great chemistry between the actors and great writing. A bit crass at times but in this day and age that is how many people think, speak and feel. Just as the title say's What a fun movie. Laughed like crazy as did most of the audience. Great chemistry between the actors and great writing. A bit crass at times but in this day and age that is how many people think, speak and feel. Just as the title say's "The Honest Truth"!… Expand
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cilincescuApr 6, 2013
People, this is not such a bad movie!!!
It is funny, the characters are charming, and let's face it, it is true, that's the ugly truth :))))).
Ok, it is not a masterpiece either.
It is a good, nice, easy comedy
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7
smiyamotMay 15, 2016
An unlikely pair have to work together. He helps her "catch" her dream guy by telling her what to say and do, knowing what guys like, the ugly truth about relationships. The friction between these two is what makes an interesting story.
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RayC.Aug 10, 2009
It was hilarious. And true.
3 of 4 users found this helpful
8
busbfranJun 24, 2014
A predicable but extremely enjoyable movie that uses its characters to its advantage to give the audience the best experience possible. The Ugly Truth is a hilarious romance/comedy with a Stella cast and plenty of collective laughs!
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9
MLRMay 22, 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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10
RikiegeDec 7, 2012
A 4? I can not believe .. How does such a good film can have a punctuation so low?
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8
MaryF.Jul 27, 2009
This is one of the funniest movies I have seen in a long time. I really liked it.
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10
ArashRAug 3, 2009
I loved this move... and seriously people that gave this movie a bad rating i don't know what u guys were doing because through out the whole movie i was laughing and it was really great and a movie that i will never forget... a 27 I loved this move... and seriously people that gave this movie a bad rating i don't know what u guys were doing because through out the whole movie i was laughing and it was really great and a movie that i will never forget... a 27 really?!?!?!?! what?!?!? Okay I get it so if a movie gets that low of a score it just means that people were too gutless to admit it was a good movie.… Expand
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JeffJul 24, 2009
Pretty much same old formula but Katherine Heigl is so hot it makes it worth it.
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9
GeneR.Jul 24, 2009
This movie was great fun! I and my 3 friends who went to it enjoyed it very much. I'm surprised that reviewers didnt' enjoy it.
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LyndaO.Jul 24, 2009
I thought this movie was very funny. You just need to have an open mind.
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DocJul 28, 2009
Well more like 7.5. The movie obviously is not a summer box office blockbuster, but doesn't pretend to be. It's a fun little movie that, underlying all the humor, (and it is funny), lies some simple truths about how men and women Well more like 7.5. The movie obviously is not a summer box office blockbuster, but doesn't pretend to be. It's a fun little movie that, underlying all the humor, (and it is funny), lies some simple truths about how men and women relate to each other. Women are looking for the white knight of their dreams, and even the men that appear to be, aren't. So where do these women go from there? Reality and men are indeed very simple, but as long as either sex insists on the other thinking the way they do, there will always be lots of conflicts and hurt feelings.… Expand
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MichaelSJul 29, 2009
We enjoyed this movie. Saw it in a packed room, and there was LOTS of laughter throughout the movie. Very funny movie.
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TDKinDallasAug 9, 2009
This movie was hilarious. It is your usual, by the numbers, rom com. Nothing new, but lots of laughs. I can't believe that people like The Proposal more. We laughed a lot and so did everyone else in the theater.
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ValAAug 9, 2009
This was a funny movie. I did not feel it was offensive.
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SylviaVSep 22, 2009
I really wasn't expecting much of this movie as I had seen the unflattering score it garnered on this page...but having low expectations almost always guarantees a pleasant surprise! I didn't find it misogynist, crass, rude, I really wasn't expecting much of this movie as I had seen the unflattering score it garnered on this page...but having low expectations almost always guarantees a pleasant surprise! I didn't find it misogynist, crass, rude, offensive or any other of the epithets bandied about...only genuinely funny at parts, which is more than I can say for critically acclaimed comedies like The Hangover, a film that barely got a smile out of me. Sure, it's formulaic and predictable, but then again, I don't decide to watch a rom com when I'm in the mood for something deep and innovative...I just expect some silly fun and a few laughs, and I got them with this film.… Expand
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9
KatieS.Jul 25, 2009
I really liked it. Some of the jokes could have been a bit better, but it had enough genuine laughs for me and Heigl and Butler have real chemistry.
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AlexLJul 26, 2009
Definitely not as bad as the critics say. Yeah, the plot was as predictable as can be, but some of the funny parts were actually genuine. I liked it and I'm a guy.
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mariap.Jul 26, 2009
Funniest romantic comedy i've seen all year!
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RuthHJul 27, 2009
Just like most movie reviews. They are very wrong. My husband and went last night everyone in the theater was laughing though the whole move.
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lukechristianscOct 31, 2015
A formulaic romantic comedy that has a predictable plot and has a poorly weak script, that has a terrible message also is sexist. The script written by three women Kirsten Smith, Karen McCullah (Legally Blonde, She's The Man) Nicole Eastman,A formulaic romantic comedy that has a predictable plot and has a poorly weak script, that has a terrible message also is sexist. The script written by three women Kirsten Smith, Karen McCullah (Legally Blonde, She's The Man) Nicole Eastman, who know somethings about women and know nothing about men, they were going to make an unpleasant man character, that men couldn't relate to, but they were too dumb to realize that all men could agree with Mike Chadway, it's like they meet a douche bag guy and thought: Hey he's really mean and sexist, so this how all men are and let's make a movie about it. You can't expect anything really it's just a typical average Katherine Heigl movie, where she always plays "the good, like able girl" and how she wants a man, you think she known better after starring in Judd Apatow's raunchy funny "Knocked Up" but now she stars in a bunch of lazy rom-coms. In Sacramento, a TV producer Abby Richter (Heigl) is romantically challenged and can't a good man that fulfills her; produces a morning show that's about to cancel, due to it's low ratings. To increase the ratings, her boss (Nick Searcy) hires Mike Chadway (Gerard Butler) to host the morning show, Mike hosts the popular mannish show called "the ugly truth" were he talks about what men want in a relationship. Of course Abby doesn't think that her boss hiring him was a good idea, so she hates him because he's sexist and disagrees with his strong beliefs of women and dating. So she lets him help her get her dreamy surgeon Colin (Eric Winter) next door. So Mike teaches her how to flirt, how to dress, act sexually. The film is obviously mean't for dumb people, but the film didn't fool me. But the film is pleasingly glossy and snarly, also has perfect comedic timing not to mention sexy. The chemistry between Heigl and Butler is charming and humorous, Butler masterly does a well built job as this mean spirited character and Heigl is striking and good as always, not mention cinematographer Russell Carpenter captures Heigl's beauty stupendous. Director Robert Luketic (Legally Blonde) makes this rom-com glossy, fun and is gifted when it comes to comedic timing also does a fine job with cinematographer Russell Carpenter. Grade B+… Expand
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EvkaMar 22, 2020
I’m surprised that this movie was rated pretty low. I really enjoyed it. Laughed a lot and loved the ending.
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