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28 out of 100

Generally unfavorable - based on 31 Critics What's this?

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4.9 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 98 Ratings

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  • Starring: Gerard Butler, Katherine Heigl
  • Summary: The battle of the sexes heats up in Columbia Pictures’ comedy The Ugly Truth. Abby Richter is a romantically challenged morning show producer whose search for Mr. Perfect has left her hopelessly single. She's in for a rude awakening when her bosses team her with Mike Chadway, a hardcore TV personality who promises to spill the ugly truth on what makes men and women tick. (Sony Pictures)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 31
  3. Negative: 17 out of 31
  1. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Ruth McCann
    70
    Pleasingly glossy, refreshingly snarky and startlingly sexy.
  2. Dallas Observer
    Reviewed by: Chuck Wilson
    60
    Heigl and Butler have genuine chemistry, and the writers have given the duo some bitchy, snappy dialogue. They probably had in mind such workplace comedies as "Desk Set," starring Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy, but in this day and age, witty banter and stars with chemistry aren't enough to catch an audience's attention.
  3. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Michael Phillips
    38
    Feels about 150 years out of date.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 45
  3. Negative: 22 out of 45
  1. RayC.
    10
    It was hilarious. And true.
    • 1 of 2 users said yes
  2. TargetF209
    5
    Your average romantic comedy. Butler and Heigl have fun with the roles but nothing else in this film tries to impress or entertain above the average level. Standard.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  3. killdarren
    0
    Like OMG, I loved this move when it was called, 27 Dresses, Knocked Up, 50 First Dates, The Proposal, My Life in Ruins, The Ghosts of Girlfriend's Past, Duplicity, My Best Friend's Girl, What Happens in Vegas, No Reservations, Music and Lyrics, The Holiday, Failure to Launch, Must Love Dogs, The Wedding Date...Texas Chainsaw Massacre. I wish!… Expand
    • 2 of 4 users said yes

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