Comedy

The Ugly Truth (2009) is a romantic comedy film directed by Robert Luketic, known for blending sharp humor with romantic tension. Abby Richter (Katherine Heigl), an ambitious and uptight morning TV producer, prides herself on being in control of her life—except when it comes to romance, when her show's ratings plummet, Abby is forced to work with Mike Chadway (Gerard Butler), a crass and chauvinistic TV personality known for his brutally honest relationship advice. As Mike takes on the challenge of helping Abby win over her dream man, their conflicting views on love lead to unexpected chemistry, revealing that opposites might truly attract.