The Ugly Truth requires a major suspension of disbelief in order to fully enjoy it: that being that Katherine Heigl needs help in landing the man of her dreams. Ms. Heigl stars as Abby, a morning show producer in Sacramento that is suffering in the ratings. The show hires Mike, played by Gerard Butler as a "shoot from the hip" dispenser of relationship advice, in order to pump up the ratings. Abby is immediately turned off by his crude misogynistic behavior, but of course we know by his relationship with his nephew that he's really a great and caring guy underneath it all. On a bet Abby enlists Mike to help her land her dreamy Doctor neighbor, and Mike convinces her that she's got to make some changes to do so. This is where the suspension of disbelief goes into high gear, for as we all know, Ms. Heigl will basically "work" for any guy just the way she is. Now unless this is the first movie you've ever seen you pretty much will know where this film is going to go. Along the way there's plenty of funny stuff, especially when Mike is dispensing his advice: the guys will laugh especially hard. Ms. Heigl also continues to display her flair for comedy, and one scene reminiscent of the famous "I'll have what she's having" scene in When Harry Met Sally should amuse all. A light piece of entertaining fluff.
Rating - 3 Stars
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yet another actor who had to hide his accent (Scottish) to play an American. Wild.
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