After ‘The Proposal’, ‘The Ugly Truth’ is another film which is funny to watch but the novelty factor is clearly missing.
In the movie, Abby (Katherine Heigl) is an organized freak who’s a producer of a popular news show. She’s pretty and confident but as usual, SINGLE. When she goes out on a date, she gets a print of pointers on what to talk on dates which scare men out of there. She wants her man to fit and stand up to her checklist of demands. And if he doesn’t, he’s not worth it.
Conversely, Chad (Gerard Butler), hosts a show which ruins the myths of every woman on their Mr. Right and the perfect fairy tale relationships and is therefore called ‘The Ugly Truth’. Chad, the male extremist doesn’t believe in the idea of ‘love’ and advocates for ‘lust’ instead, ridiculing Abby and women like her, who think they other way round.
Now when Chad gets a spot on Abby’s show even though Abby hates it she has to tolerate him for the sake of high TRP’s. they both lay a bet that and Chad guarantees Abby that with his guidance she can win over her hot doctor neighbour Colin (Eric Winter) who she thinks is her Mr. Right.
Gradually, in the events, the two get attracted to each other with their men v/s women challenges. The story is very predictable, as in the beginning of the movie you can figure out that they are going to eventually get together. However, Butler totally fits into his character and Katherine performs the scenes of a love-struck girl perfectly.
Overall, it is a little better than average film and a complete chick flick. Couples should rather go for a more romantic film but can try watching this film for a few quick laughs.