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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Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: June 19, 2009 | PG-13

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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Lisa Schwarzbaum

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

Carrie Rickey

Hilarious fun. Read full review

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

Amy Biancolli

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

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

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

Peter Rainer

Monumentally unromantic. Read full review

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Mar 7, 2022

One of the best romantic comedy ever made. Love everything about this movie. Rest in peace Betty White,

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PhyllisS.

Jun 22, 2009

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.

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Evan

Jul 6, 2009

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

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VaronL.

Jun 19, 2009

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 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!… Expand

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worleyjamers

Feb 24, 2013

Completely ridiculous story line, but completely entertaining nonetheless. Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds have great chemistry together, and Betty White is hilarious!

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dev92

Aug 25, 2012

A normal romantic-comedy, The Proposal has a few laughs but tends to struggle for the most part, relying on the talents of Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds to carry this film through. It is fine as a date movie but nothing more.

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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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