(CNN)--
Humiliation and comedy have always been a natural companion, but as poor Catherine Heigel finds out in this rough film, this one does not guarantee another
In a comedy of modern twist.
The stars in gray anatomy and pregnancy play Abby, allegedly the smart producer of the local Sacramento TV news show.
We are convinced repeatedly that she is good at her work, although there is little or no evidence we have seen, and it is clear that the ratings are in the toilet.
That's why her boss drafted the controversial cable clown Mike (Gerard Butler)
His cheap basement show "The Ugly Truth" gives viewers a real understanding of the opposite sex.
Mike's direct conversation was not really instructive. -or original.
This boils down to: men are only interested in one thing, not your IQ.
His advice to women: Let go of your pride-
And other possible problems.
From a professional and personal point of view, Abby is understandably skeptical, but it turns out that she is wrong.
Mike may be outrageous, but he loves him because of it.
A smarter comedy could trick from these basic ingredients, sophisticated female bosses and her rude, reactionary Star staff.
But the film is considered the work of three female screenwriters, and in order to adapt to Mike's tired old world view of gender discrimination, the film bent down and there was nothing funny in the process.
Abby is really a nervous control freak, living alone with her cat, and a list of perfect men.
When this type of approximation moves next door (
Young and handsome doctor Eric Winter)
She just put herself in Mike's hands: highlight her cleavage, lose her ponytail, and trade in art shows for dinner and hot dogs and baseball games.
Director Robert luktich (
Monsters in the law]
"The Ugly Truth" hardly tries to hide its own Toju and tacks.
The craziest of these games is that Abby went through multiple orgasms at a business dinner, a change in Meg Ryan's famous scene in Harry meets Sally, in addition to Ryan's example, she has complete control over the situation, proving her mastery of fakes. out.
However, when Abby remotely controls the vibration panties she wears, she accidentally attacks ---don't ask --
Into the hands of a curious child
In other scenes, Heigl was found hanging upside down in her pajamas, hiding in her office closet, frantically wiping a stain from the doctor's crotch in front of a fan Stadium.
This is probably the cast of Julia Roberts and Sandra Block.
Leave is required these days.
Hepburn will cry.
But what about Mike?
Of course, he can learn a lesson, and he can endure funny insults? Not so much.
Unlike Abby's makeup, he is allowed to be comfortable on his rather fat skin.
Gerrard Butler has apparently not worked out since Sparta.
Hell, he's too lazy to even shave.
You won't be surprised that the publicly announced single boy fell in love with Dear Abby.
Of course he is a good man.
We know this from the way he took care of his nephew without a father.
What if he's a sex-discriminatory pig?
He is a sexy sex discrimination pig, apparently the material of his father.
What else do women want?
The ugly truth was rated as Level R and runs 97 minutes.
Review of Entertainment Weekly, click here.