Proposal, The

Year: 2009

Genres: Comedy

Directed by: Anne Fletcher

Written by: Peter Chiarelli

Starring: Sra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Malin Akerman, Craig T. Nelsonn, Mary Steenburgen, Denis O'Hare, Betty White

Company: Touchstone Pictures (Disney) | Runtime: 0 minutes | Proposal, The on IMDB

When high-powered book editor Margaret faces deportation to her native Canada, the quick-thinking exec declares that she's actually engaged to her unsuspecting put-upon assistant Andrew, who she's tormented for years. He agrees to participate in the charade, but with a few conditions of his own. The unlikely couple heads to Alaska to meet his quirky family and the always-in-control city girl finds herself in one comedic fish-out-of-water situation after another. With an impromptu wedding in the works and an immigration official on their tails, Margaret and Andrew reluctantly vow to stick to the plan despite the precarious consequences. (Touchstone Pictures, Disney)

Proposal, The trailer

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The film is flat and false in the exact same way that director Anne Fletcher's last rom-com, "27 Dresses," was flat and false.

Elizabeth Weitzman

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It's impossible to guess why Bullock was ever attracted to this insulting role, and the eternally confident Reynolds is miscast as a young, bullied underling.

Sam

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No chemistry whatsoever in this terribly painful film. One of the worst movies I have ever endured. The cliche's are pounded out and exploited and the writing is awful.

Manohla Dargis

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Ms. Bullock, who excels at playing spunky, is as appealing as usual, but the role proves as awkward as those heels.

tristan c

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Funny.

Varon L.

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I'd really come close to giving this movie an 8.5, but there are a few things that keep it from being a 9. If creepy male strippers bother you, there's about 3 minutes of the show you should just close your eyes or look away. It's somewhat cliche but honestly, what romantic comedy isn't? You know from the get-go the guy's going to get the girl, somehow, someway, the fun in the experience is seeing how it happens, and the two main actors deliver this experience perfectly, and the comedy is great. It could have used a little bit more of a reason as to how things changed for the two of them, but it looks like it's going to be the only chick flick that isn't going to be rated R this summer, and the only one so far, so if you're looking for a good chick flick this summer, this is it! (unless you can get her to watch transformers or star trek ;-).all in all a solid movie!

Brian Lowry

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The Proposal won't catch any bouquets for originality, but in terms of a bended-knee pitch for the affections of women -- including Ryan Reynolds boyish charms, a hip granny and even a beyond-adorable puppy -- this romantic comedy pretty much pulls out all the stops.

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Loved this movie. Well-directed, well-acted. Every scene was a gem that made me laugh.

Maryln L

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Nothing original, but quite entertaining. Good casting.

Chad S

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This Movie was alot better than the Hangover which is WAY OVER RATED. I Hate to say it but this movie sucked me in, yes it is a bit predictable but the two leads are great.Ryan Reynolds especially. I laughed and at one point nearly teared up. So ignore the critics go see it if you want a nice, funny and well acted film.

Wesley Morris

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Neither (Bullock/Reynolds) brings out anything good in the other, and watching them try hurts the eyes, the tummy, and the libido.

Enzo P.

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The Proposal starring Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullock is a laugh out loud romantic comedy. In this love story Margaret (Sandra Bullock) plays a tough bad ass boss of Andrew (Ryan Reynolds). When Margaret discovered that she was getting deported because she didn't fill out all of the papers that made go to the U.S,A. (She was originally from Canada). So she tells everyone that she is going to marry Andrew because he was originated from the United States. Andrew refused but Margaret made an offer he couldn't refuse. Now you are probably wondering what would of happened if she didn't make this big fat lie. Well, your question is that she would have to go back to Canada for one year to fill out the rest of the paperwork. When I was watching this movie I felt like Bullock and Reynolds had a very good connection they played very well with each other they brought a huge sparkle to the movie. The ending in the movie was not what I hoped for you knew the ending ever since you saw the first ten minutes. Although it made me laugh and I had a great time watching so I give it a 6.

Peter Travers

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A romantic comedy so numbing it feels like Novocaine.

Lisa Schwarzbaum

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The chemical energy between Bullock and Reynolds is fresh and irresistible.

Evan

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Surprisingly good from something that I had expected not to like. Sandra Bullock still has good comedy timing.

Joe B.

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I heard one reviewer on the radio call it "utterly predictable" and "an appalling waste of talent." He's right on the first count, but then isn't that what romantic comedies are supposed to be? As to the second, the film was very well cast. Bullock exhibits her top-notch talent, like always, and Reynolds was an unexpected but very good addition. While the plot was boilerplate and there definitely could have been more character development, the movie was funny, adorable, and generally a good time for the family. It was also (mostly) not too crass or crude, which is increasingly rare from Hollywood. Definitely worth the cost of a ticket.

Robin C.

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Love it, they are so good together, and Betty White is great!!

Adrian F

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I Love it!!! It's so funny, entertaining. the chemical energy between the incredible Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds are amazing and their acting was good. It's almost perfect.

Keith Phipps

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It's the material that stinks, failing to give even an old pro like White more than a couple of modest laughs.

Phyllis S.

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My husband and I really loved this movie. It was funny and a joy to watch. Did not remind me of another movie when I was watching it. Usually if the critics don't like a movie,,,,,,I do. One that I could watch over many times.

Rick A

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I liked this movie even though at times it seemed a bit slow developing the story. There was enough humor to keep it light and fun, my kind of movie. It was worth the money spent.

Steve S

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My girlfriend liked the movie. I enjoyed her positive reaction, because she's a lot more fun when she's happy. However, I did not really like the movie. My main enjoyment of the movie was congratulating myself every time I correctly guessed a plot twist -- which happened a lot. I like Sandra Bullock a lot, but I sure don't care much for her choice of material.

Michael C

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I'm usually not the biggest fan of romance movies, but The Proposal definitely was one of the best. Admitted, there were some areas that could have had better acting involved, overall it was interestingly funny.

Ann Hornaday

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It's as predictable and comforting as a Happy Meal, but it must be said that The Proposal manages to elicit some genuinely amusing moments.

Liam Lacey

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May be well-trod territory, but worth a walk down the movie aisle.

Paula B

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Mildly entertaining.

Christine S.

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The comedy was good, but the romance wasn't developed enough. I didn't believe it at the end when Andrew said he went from loathing to loving in three days. Yeah Right!

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Had some really funny moments, but that's it. Incredibly stupid plot, stupendously unbelievable, cookie cutter rom com.

Alex H.

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The Proposal covers almost about every cliche in the Romantic Comedy genre, but see the thing is Bullock and Reynolds make it work.

Andrea Gronvall

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Director Anne Fletcher delivers more bite and brisker pacing than she did with "27 Dresses."

Mike Scott

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If it weren't for the casting of Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds in the lead roles, the film probably would have gone straight to DVD.

Michael Phillips

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The Proposal reworks "Two Weeks Notice" with the genders switched.

Peter Rainer

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Monumentally unromantic.

Amy Biancolli

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The premise of The Proposal is one big cliche.

Ala D

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Very funny and well done.

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Sure it was predictable but so what. Good acting, good timing, The boy got the girl. What could be better.

Robert Wilonsky

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You know every tinny beat and false note by heart, from the implausible setup to the sprint-to-the-airport finish.

Sheldon W.

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I wasted one of my very few opportunities to take in a movie in the theater by agreeing to sit through this film. I never sensed the chemistry between the lead actors and the final scenes which accompanied the credits actually made the movie much worse for me. They should have been left on the cutting floor!

Jay H.

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I dont care what most of the critics say, nor do I care that the film is hopelessly peredictable because it is a delightful film with the stars in fine form. The chemistry between Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds is so clearly evident. It's funny, touching and highly entertaining. It always held my interest. One of the best romantic comedies in years.

J W.

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This is what we want from hollywood. An entertaining comedy not their political views on things promoted by movies. Critics are a waste of time as well. Critics by and large are in the business of promoting their name recognition and have nothing in common with fly over American values.

Michael Sragow

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The film saddles Craig T. Nelson with the generally thankless role of Paxton's cold, distant dad. But when he feels like the only person who doesn't understand what's going on with Tate and his son, you feel like saying, "No, me too."

Jessica M.

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This movie had everyone in the theater laughing. They do great with each other. Definitely a chick flick even guys can stand! =)

Ian Freer

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Despite good moments and likable leads, this lacks both heart and humour in a confection that smacks of the over-familiar.

Perry Seibert

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Bullock playing against type is the only original thing going on in the whole film.

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Im not sure that there is an original moment, and come to think of it, Im not sure there is ever an original thought but Sandra Bullock looks terrific and Ryan Reynolds is quite good looking and the both of them work very well together and theyre engaging. You like them and you end up liking the movie because it makes you feel good about people and relationships. So what, if its predicable, its comforting, and the dialog isnt bad, plus there isnt any violence.

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Hilarious fun.

Chad S.

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[***SELF-POLICING SPOILER ALERT***] Struggling writers shouldn't detest "The Testing of Luther Albright" because its author is fabulously wealthy and well-connected, they should detest MacKenzie Bezos because her 2005 debut was a literary triumph. In "The Proposal", Margaret Tate(Sandra Bullock), a Miranda Preistly-like book editor, evokes the double standard about female bosses in this sort of "The Devil Reads Don DeLillo", when "it"(as she's described by her employees) torments her assistant Andrew Paxton(Ryan Reynolds), and the staff this workaholic oversees at a New York publishing house. But Andrew isn't unformed as Andy Sachs(Anne Hathaway) was in the film based on Lauren Weisenberg's chick-lit sensation: he's not just an aspiring writer; he's also the son of a small town scion who puts Margaret in her place when the narrative moves to Alaska. Where once their relationship was symbiotic(she gets her work permit; he gets perks), now Margaret loses all her agency and gets reduced into another hopeless romantic; a woman who needs a man to help her attain true happiness. Surrounded by philistines, Margaret's intellectual elitism(she's never played a video game; she's never seen YouTube) is neutralized, since brains can't begin to compete with monetary wealth in our post-literate world. At a strip bar, the tables are turned, in a key scene, when the local Alaskans(the groom's family) whom Margaret can barely tolerate, allows a male stripper to have his way with her. She's humiliated. Books have no cultural currency in Andrew's neck of the woods. That's why he left Alaska, in spite of the family fortune. He sacrificed a lot to follow his muse. That's why it's hard to believe the happy ending after Andrew discovers the truth about his unpublished novel. It's hard to root for careerism.

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The situations might be formulaic, but the teamwork of the two leads brings them to sparkling life.

Joe Morgenstern

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Why is she (Bullock) demeaning herself with such shoddy goods? Shes a talented woman with a faithful following. She has made formula films of varying quality before, and her fans may well swallow this one, but its a formula for disappointment laced with dismay.

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Very enjoyable. Recycled plot perhaps, but a lot of fun and quite a few laughs. Bullock and Reynolds make a surprisingly effective couple, and the script is very clever.