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Margaret Tate (Sandra Bullock) terrorizes her publishing house co-workers with her abrasive, take-no-prisoners management style, especially her overworked assistant Andrew Paxton (Ryan Reynolds). But when Margaret is threatened with deportation to her native Canada because of an immigration technicality, the quick-thinking exec announces that she and Andrew are engaged to be married. Ambitious Andrew agrees to go along with her scheme—if there’s a long-awaited promotion in it for him. Everything is going according to Margaret’s plan, until an overzealous immigration official makes it his business to prove that the couple’s engagement is bogus. To demonstrate her commitment to her new fiancé, Margaret agrees to celebrate the 90th birthday of his colorful grandmother (Betty White) — in Alaska. The editrix’s type-A ways put her at odds with her eccentric future in-laws with hilarious consequences, until the Paxtons teach Margaret a thing or two about family.
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i didn’t want to like it…
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
…but it was sweet.
i really didn’t want to like it… but i do.
it is ALWAYS a joy to see Betty White on screen…
i wasn’t sure exactly how it was gonna play out, but it was fun and easy to watch…
this is a good, uncomplicated film for a rainy day or a sick day.
(or to rent with your mother because it is actually really, really clean!)
Very Fun Romanic Comedy!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I was expecting “The Proposal” to be a weak rehash of Green Cardwhich was just an okay film in the first place. I wasn’t too excited to watch this one even if it meant some snuggle time with my sweetheart, frankly I was more interested in watching my NCAA football game yesterday.
Well I watched my game, and we got trounced, so I really wasn’t in the mood for a bad movie…
Luckily not only is “The Proposal” not a bad movie, but it is in fact a good movie.
Here’s the deal, for a Romantic Comedy, the acting is all top notch. The story is well written and well nuanced. All of the back stories made at least a certain amount of sense, and the comedy was really funny. I actually sat through an immediate replay with my wife and laughed again. So… for a fun movie night with your sweetie, “The Proposal” is a good bet!
4*
Ok…..
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
this movie was a good watch. but ive seen better from ryan reynolds and sandra bullock. it wasnt their best, it was funny though. i wish they didnt make it seem like it drug on and on. i laughed alot but they could have done better = /
Better than expected
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
1. This genre isn’t my kind of thing, but from time to time, I basically have to watch a film here or there.
2. With the above being said, this film was better than expected. The acting was pretty good (esp the supporting cast), the overall storyline had some unexpected twists and most importantly, there was a level of maturity typically missing from these types of films.
3. This film should be a definite winner for those who enjoy these types of films and a very pleasant surprise for those who typically resist these types of films. ie, a good solid film for most folks.
Oh Sandy!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
The Proposal starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds is a cute, harmless romantic comedy. Bullock is one of my favorites and parts of this film remind me of While You Were Sleeping (the movie that made her a household name). Reynolds is funny but I don’t quite believe the chemistry between him and Bullock, seems kinda forced and off-kilter. The Proposal was better than expected, Sandy never disappoints!
Critics were too hard on this movie
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
After seeing this movie I felt the need to write this review and defend it from the horrible reviews critics gave it. Is the movie predictable? Yes? Is it far fetched? Yes. Has it been done before? Yes? But is it charming? Yes it is. Is it funny? Yes it is.
If you’re the type of person who watches a romantic comedy and rolls their eyes thinking “This is so predictable” then you shouldn’t watch movies like this. For everyone else, this is a fun movie with some great characters. Sandra Bullock doesn’t get enough credit for her acting abilities. She does a terrific job here. I would say it’s her second best romantic comedy behind “While You Were Sleeping.” And Betty White is good in anything she does.
Bottom line, if you like romantic comedies, you will like this movie. If you don’t, you wont.
Predictable, but fun
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
The movie is very predictable, but I would recommend it just for its fun factor if nothing else. The acting was well done.
Bullock and Reynolds Rise Above Formula
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Things have changed a fair bit for Sandra Bullock since the release of “While You Were Sleeping,” and “The Proposal” reflects those changes. In the earlier film, she was a newcomer with a “girl next door” image who had a brightness of spirit and innocence about her that made the viewer buy into the whimsy (which looks pretty thin, in retrospect) of that film. This time around, fourteen years later, Bullock has several romantic comedies under her belt and she has developed her screen persona gradually over time. The comparison is warranted, however–the two films have plenty of similarities. Both are about her pretending to be engaged, both have her meet her faux fiancee’s families, and both touch on the old moral that honesty is the best policy. Keeping that in mind, thankfully, “The Proposal” doesn’t ask too much; it doesn’t require that we bend suspension of disbelief too much to enjoy it. It plays off of the viewer’s dual desires to see her in the genre where she excels and also see something new, and it delivers on both counts.
In “The Proposal,” Bullock plays an overbearing book editor who runs her office like Miranda Priestley of “The Devil Wears Prada.” She’s a hard-edged businesswoman who seems like love is the farthest thing from her mind. Ryan Reynolds plays the assistant who dutifully caters to her every whim, sacrificing his own personal life for the sake of his career. She knows this and takes full advantage of it on a daily basis. She even blackmails him to marry her so that she can get a visa (she’s a Canadian citizen) and remain in the United States. He reluctantly agrees, and the two of them embark on a trip to Alaska to meet his family to show a suspicious immigration officer that their relationship is no sham.
This is where the film attempts to develop Bullock’s character into flesh and blood. As expected, her experiences with his family are designed to humanize her. Despite the transparency of the effort, it ultimately works. This is thanks in no small part to the chemistry between her and Reynolds. The progression of their relationship is believable, and the two play off of each other well. Reynolds proves to be witty and charming, and Bullock strikes the right balance between cynicism and vulnerability.
The family figures themselves are more of a mixed bag. The tension between father and son is palpable between Craig T. Nelson and Reynolds, respectively. Betty White assumes the role of the nutty grandmother (a role that is far too similar to the one played by Glynis Johns in “While You Were Sleeping.”) Mary Steenburgen goes through the motions as the mother figure of the film, leaving very little impression as she essentially plays a cardboard cut-out character.
The predictability of the story works as much for it as against it: the viewer takes comfort in the fact that they’re likely to get a happy ending, but there aren’t many surprises. It grounds itself in reality more than “While You Were Sleeping,” making it more plausible, yet no less enjoyable. Those seeking rapturous romantic magic might want to look elsewhere, but those seeking an above-average date movie could certainly do worse.
Best Romantic Comedy of 2009!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This movie has to be the best romantic comedy i have seen in a long time. It’s basically about an assistant who marries his overbearing boss so she can stay in the country. And of course they fall madly in love. I honestly was not expecting much from this movie. I thought the age difference between these two would make this seem awkward. I was so wrong. The chemistry between Sandra and Ryan was amazing. And is it just me or was Sandra Bullock made for this type of movie. She also stars in “The Lake House” which was an amazing movie. I loved this movie. It’s this scene where Sandra Bullock is dancing off that song by Lil John and the Eastside Boys, hilarious! This is a must see.
Funny for all ages
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This movie was really enjoyable. Some moments were laugh out loud funny. The acting was pretty good. The two main characters were hilarious and Betty White was also funny. I agree that it is predictable but that didn’t take away from my enjoyment. The Proposal is a funny comedy for pretty much any age. There is a part where someone strips, but you can fast forward through that part if a young child is watching, since it doesn’t contribute much to the story. We had a 13 year old, a 17 year old, and an adult and we were all laughing out loud. Overall, I reccomend this movie because it makes you feel good and it is funny.
Fun romantic comedy!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I like this movie mostly for the actors. The story line could be stronger and less predictable, but it’s still a fun romantic comedy. Betty White and Sandra Bullock are hysterical–all of the actors are interesting and funny to see together. Nice light humor to help you have an affordable laugh when money’s tight. Buy this and have a good laugh. Great for a moms night out gathering.
The same ol’ same aint a bad thing when you’re talking about Sandra Bullock…
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I love Sandra Bullock. My friends all think I’m crazy, but come on; she’s adorable, funny and extremely charming. How can you not love her? Sure, she may not always have the best taste in film projects, but to tell you the truth, Bullock is one of those rare actresses who can make a horrible film worth my time. I’d watch her in anything. Thankfully she didn’t have to do much to make `The Proposal’ worth my time. Sure, the film is cliché ridden (and practically a slapstick version of her superior 95 offering `While You Were Sleeping’) but it is breezy, funny and engaging.
Andrew Paxton is dying to make editor at his Publishing Firm but he’s stuck playing second fiddle to Margaret Tate (Bullock in full on Miranda Priestly mode). When it becomes known that the Canadian Tate is about to be deported she makes a proposal; Paxton agree to marry her so she can stay in the states or she will destroy his career. Despite the harsh penalties that will come if it is uncovered that this is a hoax, Paxton feels as though he has no choice but to take up her offer. Paxton and Tate then travel to Alaska for Andrew’s grandmother’s birthday, and it is there, in the most beautiful place in the world (yes, seriously, I’ve been there…it is beyond gorgeous) they fall in love.
Yeah, you knew it was going to happen.
Sandra is spot on perfection here, using her infectious charm to liven up her comedic timing. She has been better before, but she has this down to a science and has no problems getting the audience to connect. Her chanting in the woods scene alone is worth the price of admission. I have been hard on Ryan Renyolds before (he is often stiff, one note and ridiculously good looking, which is enough reason to hate him, let alone the fact the he is married to my dream girl) but he steps up his game here and holds his own against Bullock. Sure, she is better than him, but is sarcastic shtick works very well with his character.
The supporting cast is hit or miss, with Betty White raising the bar and becoming the most memorable part of this film (the Oscar talk his preposterous, but if it happens I’ll die in supportive laughter). Craig T. Nelson is a stereotype, but he’s decent. Oscar Nunez is effectively uncomfortable (that dance scene is just…um…nevermind) and Malin Akerman is utterly ravishing. I really like Mary Steenburgen from time to time, but this is not one of those times. She’s just kind of meh for me.
In the end I totally propose that you give `The Proposal’ a try (I’m not one for puns but I couldn’t resist). It’s a really funny and likable film that makes up for a total lack of originality with chemistry and charm.
Not What I Expected and Glad to Watch on United
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I would not have selected this movie on my own, and that would have been my loss. On a flight going over to Europe it was the only one of the movies that was even passingly attractive, so I let it happen.
This is a fine romantic comedy. Sandra Bulluck is one of my favorite actresses and I end with some of the other moview I have really liked that feature her.
In a nut-shell, she plays a boss clearly related to Satan, and while Ryan Reynolds is her hapless assistant who becomes valuable when she suddenly needs a husband.
Betty White and Mary Steenburgen come into play at the very end of the movie.
The movie surprises and delights. At the end of it both of the two main characters have flipped in the most positive way possible, and I liked it. Completely different from this, but also a romantic comedy with conflict, is The Ugly Truth (Widescreen Edition) and further back in time but still great, He Said, She Said
Ryan Reynolds is not a name I recognize, he was world-class in this movie, and would appear to be ready to move up from the fraternity silly movie genre.
Other films with Sandra Bullock I especially liked:
The Net
Two Weeks Notice (Full-Screen Edition) (Snap Case)
The Lake House (Full Screen Edition)
28 Days (Special Edition)
And of couirse there are others.
A pleasant surprise
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I am in no way a big fan of romantic comedies, but I found myself buying this film anyway. I had heard plenty of good things about the film (that I was very skeptic about)and these are two actors who I’ve got quite a bit of respect for. Most movies don’t really get me to laugh. We’re lucky if you even get a smirk out of me. Yet I found myself sitting on my living room floor laughing harder than I have in a long time. Now as for why I like this film:
There’s something to be said for acting without speaking and Ryan Reynolds has this down. His facial expressions can tell some real stories.
I’m a fan of “The Office” and seeing Oscar in this role was a real treat despite how awkward it was at times. But awkward in a funny/good way.
Betty White is her usual adorable self. I can’t think of anyone else to replace her.
Sandra bullock did an interesting job of making an evil boss lovable.
The location was interesting. How many of these movies are set in New York or the Bahamas? Not this one.
No sex scenes. As odd as it is for an 18 year old to say, “I hate sex scenes,” I do. I want to watch a movie with my mom and not feel extremely awkward. Plus I find it really annoying when two people who hardly know each other are jumping into bed the first chance they get. I wouldn’t really call that “Romantic”. It just comes off as a cheap way to sell a movie. This movie had NONE of that.
And it isn’t extremely predictable. I like to predict endings just from previews and I thought I had this one nailed, but 30 minutes in, I began to wonder if I bet on the right horse.
Now this isn’t the kind of movie that’s going to win awards for special effects or best musical number, but there’s something about the simplicity that makes it all the more enjoyable. It really manages to stand on it’s own.
Even my dad, “Hater of anything not made in the 70′s,” was laughing with us.
You’ll see what I mean if you decide to see it, and I hope you do.
Better-Than-Average Romantic-Comedy, With Great Chemistry Between the Two Leads
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
The Proposal is your typical, high-grossing romantic-comedy with the inevitable, predictable conclusion with an interesting set-up. These kinds of romantic-comedies must be judged differently than the average film. These films are not made to be appreciated, they’re made to be enjoyed…Some are too familiar or poorly written to be enjoyed, but what makes The Proposal a winner is the better-than-average writing and the actor’s playing the leads.
Ryan Reynolds plays Andrew Paxton, the assistant to a stern book-editor named Margaret Tate (Sandra Bullock). Margaret is a Canadian and is suddenly faced with deportation; rather than lose her job, Margaret claims to be engaged to Andrew. With a nosy immigration officer breathing down their necks (what they’re doing constitutes fraud), Margaret accompanies Andrew to Alaska for the weekend to meet his family.
A cute romantic-comedy setup, although we all know where it’s going, but you get Craig T. Nelson and Mary Steenburgen as Andrew’s parents and the wonderful Betty White as his grandmother.
Discussing the plot or any filmmaking aesthetics such as cinematography is futile, but one thing worth discussing is the performances specifically by the two leads. Reynolds and Bullock play off each other so well; you can just about pinpoint the reason for the film’s success. Their sarcastic bickering is not particularly profound, but they have great comedic timing with each other and amusing chemistry as well. Another surprise is that Reynolds is finally starting to hit his stride as an actor, leaving behind the hyper Van Wilder persona that has plagued his previous film roles. Bullock does pull off the stern attitude of her character, but she doesn’t have the menacing, realistic quality that Meryl Streep pulled off in The Devil Wears Prada.
The Proposal is a charming, albeit predictable romp that makes for a great date move or just a way to pass the time. The Proposal could have been a terrific romantic-comedy, as it proves by it’s first act but once it starts to go the way of the unwritten romantic-comedy handbook it becomes just another amusing way to pass the time. Worth checking out though.
GRADE: B-