Movie Notes: The Ugly Truth

July 27th, 2009

The Ugly Truth

Synopsis

Television producer Abby (Katherine Heigl) is failing at ratings and her love life, until the station hires brash dating advice commentator Mike (Gerard Butler). Hilarity ensues.

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Movie Notes: 27 Dresses

June 16th, 2008

27 Dresses

Synopsis

A bridesmaid 27 times, Jane Nichols (Katherine Heigl), conceals feelings for her boss, George (Edward Burns). Her love life is further complicated after meeting cynical writer Kevin (James Marsden) and her sister Tess (Malin Akerman) catches George’s eye.

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Movie Notes: Knocked Up

October 2nd, 2007

Knocked Up

This movie made me laugh, several times, hard — at the characters but then a bit harder because I was really laughing at myself. I’d describe Knocked Up as equal parts “chick flick” and “guy flick” and heavy dose of crass film humor in the vein of American Pie.

The film follows Alison Scott (Katherine Heigl) and her marriage-worn sister on one side and Ben Stone (Seth Rogan) and his goofy friends on the other. They hook up at a dance club and Alison is soon pregnant by Ben, who initially looks to have very little father material.

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