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      The Proposal

      PG-13 Released Jun 19, 2009 1 hr. 48 min. Romance Comedy TRAILER for The Proposal: Trailer 2 List
      45% 190 Reviews Tomatometer 68% 250,000+ Ratings Audience Score Faced with deportation to her native Canada, high-powered book editor Margaret Tate (Sandra Bullock) says she's engaged to marry Andrew Paxton (Ryan Reynolds), her hapless assistant. Andrew agrees to the charade, but imposes a few conditions of his own, including flying to Alaska to meet his eccentric family. With a suspicious immigration official always lurking nearby, Margaret and Andrew must stick to their wedding plan despite numerous mishaps. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered May 15 Buy Now

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      Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds exhibit plenty of chemistry, but they're let down by The Proposal's devotion to formula.

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      Bearded H Great movie, the story is very interesting and the characters just work well together. There is also some weird stuff in the movie that I thought was interesting. Great movie with a great cast. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/12/24 Full Review Tia M The writing, in terms of witty dialogue, I thought was alright and quite funny actually, and the plot had potential, and the actors are good actors generally. But I did not get any feeling of chemistry from the acting or the characters. Ryan Reynolds was well-suited in his role but Sandra Bullock, though usually an amazing actress, was not film for this character, this film, or even this genre. The comedy aspect was decent. The romance was lost. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 04/07/24 Full Review Palle Holm P Solid feelgood comedy Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/07/24 Full Review P B It's wonderful. Perfectly cast, the storyline is hearty and wholesome, and it is hilariously executed from start to finish. The film snobs can go jump in an Alaskan lake - as romcoms go, this is right up there at the top. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/23/24 Full Review Jack L Charismatic leads and a fun premise are slightly dulled down by typical rom-com tropes but this film remains an enjoyable experience Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/20/24 Full Review Huggy B Thin storyline, suspect direction but wonderful locations. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/18/24 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online ... I do have to admit that I did laugh a few times. Rated: B Sep 12, 2017 Full Review Ben Kenigsberg Time Out Rated: 2/5 Nov 17, 2011 Full Review Perri Nemiroff CinemaBlend Simple and clichéd, yet refreshing. As long as you're hell-bent on seeing a romantic comedy, The Proposal will deliver. Rated: 3/5 Aug 14, 2010 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review While The Proposal is an enjoyable, funny, and at times endearing movie, it leaves you frustrated with how jealously it conforms to the genre's conventions. Rated: 2.5/4 Sep 4, 2023 Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies ...The Proposal remains a funny comedy. Jan 2, 2022 Full Review Jason Best Movie Talk The movie is so formulaic that you'll need a pretty high tolerance for rom-com foolery for The Proposal to be to your taste. Nov 22, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Faced with deportation to her native Canada, high-powered book editor Margaret Tate (Sandra Bullock) says she's engaged to marry Andrew Paxton (Ryan Reynolds), her hapless assistant. Andrew agrees to the charade, but imposes a few conditions of his own, including flying to Alaska to meet his eccentric family. With a suspicious immigration official always lurking nearby, Margaret and Andrew must stick to their wedding plan despite numerous mishaps.
      Director
      Anne Fletcher
      Executive Producer
      Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, Mary McLaglen, Sandra Bullock
      Screenwriter
      Peter Chiarelli
      Distributor
      Walt Disney
      Production Co
      Mandeville Films, Kurtzman/Orci, Touchstone Pictures
      Rating
      PG-13 (Nudity|Language|Sexual Content)
      Genre
      Romance, Comedy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Jun 19, 2009, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Jan 1, 2014
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $163.9M
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