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The Ugly Truth

The Ugly Truth

Comedy · Romance · 2009

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.

Movie details

The Ugly Truth

“The battle of the sexes is on.”

2009 Comedy · Romance 1h 36m

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6.5 / 10

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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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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Robert Luketic

Written by

Nicole Eastman · Karen McCullah

Katherine Heigl

Katherine Heigl

Abby Richter

Gerard Butler

Gerard Butler

Mike Chadway

Eric Winter

Eric Winter

Colin Anderson

Nick Searcy

Nick Searcy

Stuart

Bree Turner

Bree Turner

Joy

John Michael Higgins

John Michael Higgins

Larry Freeman

Kevin Connolly

Kevin Connolly

Jim Ryan

Court is in session

Put The Ugly Truth on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Sentimental Softie

“Sincerity is not manipulation.”

The film risks embarrassment to make emotion communal, and that openness is harder than fashionable detachment.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“The strings are showing.”

Every cue tells you exactly what to feel and when, leaving sentiment to do the work character should have done.