The Proposal
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48 out of 100

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6.7 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 118 Ratings

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  • Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Sandra Bullock
  • Summary: 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)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 30
  3. Negative: 5 out of 30
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Lisa Schwarzbaum
    83
    The chemical energy between Bullock and Reynolds is fresh and irresistible.
  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Kevin Lally
    80
    The situations might be formulaic, but the teamwork of the two leads brings them to sparkling life.
  3. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Michael Phillips
    50
    The Proposal reworks "Two Weeks Notice" with the genders switched.
  4. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Wesley Morris
    38
    Neither (Bullock/Reynolds) brings out anything good in the other, and watching them try hurts the eyes, the tummy, and the libido.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 65
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 65
  3. Negative: 10 out of 65
  1. gm101
    10
    While I am no fan of chick flicks, I still loved this movie. I loved how they mocked the U.S. immigration problem, and Betty White is back (before watching the movie, I was actually watching reruns of the Golden Girls)!… Expand
  2. JayH.
    8
    I don
  3. grandpajoe6191
    6
    "The Proposal" is total rubbish; it creates its own problems by connecting them to the plot. But nevertheless, if you like Ryan Reynolds getting his butt owned by Sandra Bullock, by all means, go ahead and enjoy...… Expand
  4. LynnB
    4
    Had couple of funny moments, which is the least expected from any comedy film. Other than that, it was more or less boring and very predictable. Not one of the worst comedies, just a disappointingly below average one.… Expand

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