You can pretty much see where this is going to end up so it can't be considered especially original, and it's true that once it takes its predictable turn (which is thankfully fairly late in the movie) it becomes rather formulaic as opposites attract and romance blossoms, etc., etc. Meanwhile, Mike (played by Butler) is the obnoxious host of an obnoxious talk show about relationships who gets hired for the morning show (against Abby's wishes) in the hopes of boosting ratings. Heigl plays Abby, the uptight producer of a local Sacramento morning TV show who's always on the lookout for love but never finds it. This is actually a very enjoyable movie, and at times (I'm thinking of the scene in the restaurant) it's downright hilarious. But I have to confess that I was surprised. Truthfully, I'm not a huge fan of Gerard Butler, and I'm really not that familiar with Katherine Heigl, so I can't say that I went into this movie with particularly high expectations. For the truth is, it is very romantic at its core, and that's the best ingredient a comedic love tale can possess. All in all, if you love romcoms or any of the stars, you will probably embrace this one with gusto. As for the direction, it is full of energy and mischief, as befits a script that is clever but rather risqué. Also, the Sacramento setting is lovely while the costumes are terrific and the production values high. The supporting cast, with Cheryl Hines and the rest, is quite nice, too. sparring duo and Winter turns heads with his looks and smiles. That said, the cast is really delightful, for Heigl and Butler make a most attractive. 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. ![]() it is definitely not in the Doris Day tradition. 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. 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. 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. Mike will do small segments of advice, where he will counsel women on what a man "really wants". 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. One, since the show's ratings have slipped, the owners of the station have decided to go in a new direction. She lives with her cat in a beautiful, lushly-gardened apartment complex but, the lovely lady longs to meet Mr. Abby (Katherine Heigl) is an intelligent producer of a local morning show in Sacramento, California.
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