The Proposal
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: June 19, 2009 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
48
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 30 Critic Reviews
Positive:
12
Mixed:
13
Negative:
5
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38
Boston GlobeWesley Morris
Neither (Bullock/Reynolds) brings out anything good in the other, and watching them try hurts the eyes, the tummy, and the libido. Read full review
30
Wall Street JournalJoe Morgenstern
Why is she (Bullock) demeaning herself with such shoddy goods? She’s 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 it’s a formula for disappointment laced with dismay. Read full review
25
Rolling StonePeter Travers
A romantic comedy so numbing it feels like Novocaine. Read full review
25
Baltimore SunMichael Sragow
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." Read full review
16
Christian Science MonitorPeter Rainer
Monumentally unromantic. Read full review
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