‘The Ugly Truth’

A control-freak TV news producer (Katherine Heigl) is thrown together with a misogynistic cable-access host; sparks fly.

Running time/rating: 1:40, R for sexual content and language

What they’re saying: “Strains to distinguish itself from the other movies of the genre with graphically sexual and profane dialogue; rather than being offensive or amusing, the approach feels like a transparent and desperate attempt at being edgy.” – Christy Lemire, Associated Press