The Proposal

Name: The Proposal
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Released: June 19, 2009
Duration: 108 min
Rating: 48
Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Sandra Bullock

2009

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The Proposal

Movie Details & Credits

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: June 19, 2009

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 meetWhen 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]… Expand

Director: Anne Fletcher

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy, Romance

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 108 min

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52	#52 Most Discussed Movie of 2009
48	#48 Most Shared Movie of 2009

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Entertainment Weekly - Lisa Schwarzbaum

The chemical energy between Bullock and Reynolds is fresh and irresistible. Read full review

Philadelphia Inquirer - Carrie Rickey

Hilarious fun. Read full review

Washington Post - Ann Hornaday

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. Read full review

San Francisco Chronicle - Amy Biancolli

The premise of The Proposal is one big cliche. Read full review

The A.V. Club - Keith Phipps

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

Portland Oregonian - M. E. Russell

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. Read full review

Christian Science Monitor - Peter Rainer

Monumentally unromantic. Read full review

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bruno_cloud

Mar 11, 2019

This is one of my favorite movies, it's so different from what we see in Rom-Coms, totally worth to watch

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lauriW.

Jun 21, 2009

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

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DanaM

Jun 28, 2009

This movie was surprisingly funny and well done. Especially after reading the reviews I felt I was taking a chance. But as usual the reviews are misleading. Based on the positive reviews, we went to see "Hangover", which was very disappointing. "The Proposal" gets metsa reviews from the This movie was surprisingly funny and well done. Especially after reading the reviews I felt I was taking a chance. But as usual the reviews are misleading. Based on the positive reviews, we went to see "Hangover", which was very disappointing. "The Proposal" gets metsa reviews from the critics and we found it very funny and worth seeing. Yes, its predictable, but it's very entertaining and well worth the ten bucks to see it.… Expand

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BarneyOnMT

Jan 5, 2016

WHAT I LIKED: It's rare for this type of film to have a genuinely fresh tone and plot, but 'The Proposal' surely does. It's a gripping tale that leans towards some desperately funny comedy between it's 2 main characters who are well devised and acted excellently
WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE: Strip itWHAT I LIKED: It's rare for this type of film to have a genuinely fresh tone and plot, but 'The Proposal' surely does. It's a gripping tale that leans towards some desperately funny comedy between it's 2 main characters who are well devised and acted excellently
WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE: Strip it down and the script is fairly standard and formulaic, leaning too heavily on it's 2 main cast members
VERDICT: A fun and rich film thanks mainly to it's leading cast who bear the weight of the film well… Expand

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Zilcell

Mar 2, 2012

The Proposal is predictable, you know what will happen. Despite this, there is some funny moments and a great cast. There is great charisma between Reynolds and Bullock.

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seifer

Jun 16, 2011

This film was...hmmmm... Interesting, I did not see much purpose so it hasn't groen on me as a good film, but I can say that it could have been worse!

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Sam

Jun 28, 2009

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.

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