Film Review: Reviewed By Karen Krizanovich; 2 out of 5

Perfectionist TV producer Katherine Heigl is horrified when chauvinist mouthpiece Gerard Butler is hired in a bid to increase ratings on her morning show. In spite of their mutual antagonism, Butler persuades the romantically challenged Heigl to follow his dating advice (centring on push-up bras and giggling) so she can land handsome doctor Eric Winter. The two leads are alluring solo performers despite a lack of on-screen chemistry, and both enjoy exploring the deep flaws of their characters. Uneven though the script is, it still supplies a steadyish stream of prickly if hardly memorable banter, while the direction by Robert Luketic (Monster-in-Law, Legally Blonde) is solid. As a battle of the sexes, it isn't insightful or surprising. However, despite its predictability, this stirs up just enough trouble to amuse.

Plot Summary

Romantic comedy starring Gerard Butler and Katherine Heigl. TV producer Abby Richter is a born romantic despite being unlucky in love. So when her station hires blunt presenter Mike Chadway, who holds a far more cynical view of relationships, it's inevitable that the pair will clash. But is it Mike or Abby who proves to have the correct take on affairs of the heart?