The Ugly Truth



Ever since his role as King Leonidas in 300, Gerard Butler has been taking every role thrown at him. He is Hollywood's current "It boy", and he has done what every other actor in his situation has done. Nothing quite as solid or good as 300, and loads of Romantic Comedies. So far he has not struck gold in that genre. He is way better rated in his action roles such as Gamer, Law Abiding Citizen, and Rock N Rolla. On the other hand why not do something you obviously like. When we watch him in the comedic roles, we can tell he is having fun, and that comes across to the audience. Like I said, if Seth Rogen or Judd Apatow are not attached then it will get ripped apart. I don't understand that. This film feels like Apatow. Super raunchy with sexy quips and dirty language. No nudity, but the words that are used makes you think, Did he just say that? AP and my wife saw it together in the theater while A-Bomb and I hung out. They insisted that we would like it, so when it came on DVD we rented it and we were blown away. One of the funniest "failures" ever. I have seen it 4 times now and it doesn't get old. Mike Chadway (Butler) is the creator and host of a TV show called "The Ugly Truth". A in your face Q&A about what make women and men tick. Totally put off by Mikes theories, Abby (Heigl) calls in to  give him a piece of her mind. Hilarious conversation ensues. Abby actually produces a morning TV show with plummeting ratings. Then her boss hires Mike without her knowledge to spice things up. He does just that. His on screen banter with the two hosts, Georgia and Larry, who happen to be unhappily married is absolutely astounding. He then makes a wager with his new producer who happens to hate the very existence of his being. He bets her that if she does exactly what he tells her to, she will land the man of her dreams. Intrigued by the possibility that he would be wrong, she accepts. She has to do and say things that were previously unacceptable to her. She is a bit of a prude, and he must re-invent her. That is what I like about the film. Women are always trying to change the men in their lives, and this is the opposite. The Vibrating panty scene at the dinner table was hysterical, and like all Rom-Coms it is predictable what direction it is going, but they continue to produce them and we continue to watch them. This film made somewhere in the 90 million dollar range. Not to shabby for a movie that topped out at 14% on RT. Butler carries this movie, but I actually think this is a better role for Heigl than even Knocked Up was.

NBM rates The Ugly Truth - Awesome

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