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Release Date:
24 July 2009 (USA)
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Plot:
A romantically challenged morning show producer is reluctantly embroiled in a series of outrageous tests...
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Love
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Show Producer
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Call In
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Hot Air Balloon
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Sex
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Awards:
2 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(533 articles)
Blu-Ray Review: ‘The Ugly Truth’ is Neither Funny Nor Romantic
(From HollywoodChicago.com. 23 November 2009, 2:02 PM, PST)
Gerard Butler named favourite Hollywood Brit
(From BoxWish. 20 November 2009, 1:46 AM, PST)
(From HollywoodChicago.com. 23 November 2009, 2:02 PM, PST)
Gerard Butler named favourite Hollywood Brit
(From BoxWish. 20 November 2009, 1:46 AM, PST)
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You want the truth? You can handle The Ugly Truth, a fine romcom, but be forewarned that it deserves its "r" rating
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Katherine Heigl | ... | Abby Richter |
 | Gerard Butler | ... | Mike Chadway |
 | Bree Turner | ... | Joy |
 | Eric Winter | ... | Colin |
 | Nick Searcy | ... | Stuart |
 | Jesse D. Goins | ... | Cliff |
 | Cheryl Hines | ... | Georgia |
 | John Michael Higgins | ... | Larry |
 | Noah Matthews | ... | Jonah |
 | Bonnie Somerville | ... | Elizabeth |
 | John Sloman | ... | Bob |
 | Yvette Nicole Brown | ... | Dori |
 | Nathan Corddry | ... | Josh (as Nate Corddry) |
 | Allen Maldonado | ... | Duane |
 | Steve Little | ... | Steve |
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Rated R for sexual content and language.
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96 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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USA:R (certificate #44576) |
Ireland:16 |
Mexico:B15 |
Singapore:NC-16 |
South Korea:18 |
Portugal:M/12 |
Netherlands:12 |
UK:15 |
Australia:MA |
New Zealand:R16 |
Norway:A |
Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) |
Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) |
Argentina:13 |
Japan:R15+ |
Sweden:Btl |
Brazil:14 |
Philippines:R-13 (MTRCB)
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Shipped to theaters under the code name "Helpful Advice".
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Goofs:
Factual errors: Various cast members refer to the local Sacramento station morning show as "a network" or "network program" when it appears that this is just a local TV station.
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Quotes:
Mike:
OK, we've gotta teach you flirting.
Abby Richter: I know how to flirt.
Mike: Oh, OK. "My name's Abby and I enjoy reading Tolstoy, taking long walks and romantic picnics." I don't think so.
Abby Richter: [grabs Mike's ass, imitating his voice] Hey baby, wearing any underwear?
Mike: Hey, I would never say that and I wouldn't grab ass.
Abby Richter: [still imitating him] What's wrong with a little ass grabbing, I mean what's it there for if not for me to grab it?
[she squeezes Mike's ass tightly which makes him wince in pain]
Mike: You are a deeply disturbed person.
Abby Richter: [normal voice] Maybe I'm just a really good student.
[Runs her hand down his chest and upper body]
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Abby Richter: I know how to flirt.
Mike: Oh, OK. "My name's Abby and I enjoy reading Tolstoy, taking long walks and romantic picnics." I don't think so.
Abby Richter: [grabs Mike's ass, imitating his voice] Hey baby, wearing any underwear?
Mike: Hey, I would never say that and I wouldn't grab ass.
Abby Richter: [still imitating him] What's wrong with a little ass grabbing, I mean what's it there for if not for me to grab it?
[she squeezes Mike's ass tightly which makes him wince in pain]
Mike: You are a deeply disturbed person.
Abby Richter: [normal voice] Maybe I'm just a really good student.
[Runs her hand down his chest and upper body]
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Jeopardy!: (#26.12)" (2009)
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Soundtrack:
Right Round
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A Note Regarding SpoilersHow much sex, violence, and profanity are in this movie?
Is "The Ugly truth" based on a book?
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Abby (Katherine Heigl) is an intelligent producer of a local morning show in Sacramento, California. She lives with her cat in a beautiful, lushly-gardened apartment complex but, the lovely lady longs to meet Mr. Right. One day, bad news arrives, twofold. One, since the show's ratings have slipped, the owners of the station have decided to go in a new direction. And, two, that direction would be south, Abby believes, for they have hired a brash, I-don't-mince-words talk show host, Mike (Gerard Butler) for a reprise of his late-night call-in program, The Ugly Truth. Mike will do small segments of advice, where he will counsel women on what a man "really wants". Since Abby has a past with this gentleman (she had recently called the late night show to tell Mike to take a hike) the young producer is mighty peeved that he has been hired for "her" program. Instant dislike reigns supreme. However, Mike does seem to know about affairs of the heart, even in his twisted fashion, and starts to give advice to Abby, on how to "catch" the very handsome young doctor, Colin (Eric Winter) who has just moved into her complex. two doors down. But, since this requires Abby and Mike to actually converse and confide in one another, could it be that Cupid's arrows could go astray? This is a very raucous and funny romcom but. it is definitely not in the Doris Day tradition. Therefore, if you are easily offended or prefer "sweet" tales of love, with just a touch of spice, this one may not be for you. That said, the cast is really delightful, for Heigl and Butler make a most attractive. sparring duo and Winter turns heads with his looks and smiles. The supporting cast, with Cheryl Hines and the rest, is quite nice, too. Also, the Sacramento setting is lovely while the costumes are terrific and the production values high. As for the direction, it is full of energy and mischief, as befits a script that is clever but rather risqué. All in all, if you love romcoms or any of the stars, you will probably embrace this one with gusto. For the truth is, it is very romantic at its core, and that's the best ingredient a comedic love tale can possess.