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The Proposal
2009 108 min United States of America PG-13 18+
★6.6
Comedy, Romance, Drama
Director: Anne Fletcher
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Description
When she learns she's in danger of losing her visa status and being deported, overbearing book editor Margaret Tate forces her put-upon assistant, Andrew Paxton, to marry her.
Budget:
$40M
US Gross:
$163.96M
Worldwide:
$317.4M
Starring
Sandra Bullock
Actor
Ryan Reynolds
Actor
Mary Steenburgen
Actor
Awards
Georges Awards 2010
— Best Foreign-Language Comedy
Golden Globe 2010
— Best Actress (Comedy or Musical)
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2010
— Most Outrageous Scene
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2010
— Best Kiss
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2010
— Best Comedy Performance
Key opinion
The Proposal is widely regarded as a breezy, uplifting romantic comedy that succeeds primarily due to the charismatic performances and chemistry between leads Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds. While critics acknowledge the film's reliance on predictable genre tropes and formulaic plot beats, audiences generally find it to be an entertaining and lighthearted viewing experience.
| Acting | The natural chemistry between leads Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds elevates the material and makes the central relationship believable. | |
| Acting | Supporting performances from the ensemble cast, particularly Betty White, provide memorable comedic highlights throughout the film. | |
| Production | The Alaskan settings and vibrant production design create a visually striking backdrop for the narrative. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative follows a highly predictable and derivative formula, relying on conventional romantic comedy cliches. |