THE PROPOSAL

Excellent viewing real comedy

Really funny movie. Well worth watching

If you like the premise, you'll probably find most of the film funny and touching. Typical romantic comedy, it has its cheesy bits, but not as cheesy as most. Genius of Sandra Bullock, Betty White and Anne Fletcher. If you're old enough to remember when they were big stars, you'll love this film. Spoiler warning: My problem is this male stripper scene in the kind of hen party. It's just out of character. Then, the unfunny male stripper is a running joke. He needs to be dropped. Some kind of weird Cuban in Alaska, the gag doesn't work and takes away from the flow of the story. He's also confused with a character earlier in the film (by non-Americans especially). Maybe that's intentional, but it really just pulls you out of the movie and say "was that the same guy?" It really wrecks what might have otherwise been an excellent movie. Other than that, this is funny (at times it may be inappropriate for children, especially teenagers who are likely to repeat some of the more "inappropriate" jokes.) Betty White was in top form, although she was a bit lewder than she was in the Golden Girls (especially concerning the male stripper), and Sandra Bullock is great as a soon-to-be-deported Canadian. Okay, some Canadians I know hate this film, but in general, it is very true to the trailer (which can still be seen online.)

I thought this was a great, entertaining film! Throughout the movie, the witty banter between Margaret Tate, played by Sandra Bullock, and Andrew Paxton, played by Ryan Reynolds, allows for viewers to find humor in a somewhat realistic setting of an executive and her assistant entering into a relationship. The movie begins as Margaret Tate, the executive editor-in-chief of a book publishing company, finds herself in a bind because her visa was denied. Margaret, a native Canadian, will lose her job if she does not marry her executive assistant, Andrew. For Andrew to accept her proposal, she must succumb to his every whim. This includes a trip to Andrew's family home, in Sitka, Alaska, for his grandmother's birthday. This trip includes Margaret meeting Andrew's extremely outgoing grandmother, his parents, and ex-girlfriend which leads to an awkward engagement party and wild strip show adding to the movie's humor. While on the trip, Margaret and Andrew must put up a pretense that they are madly in love with each other to protect themselves from the Immigration Department who has threatened to send Andrew to jail and deport Margaret if they are fibbing about their marriage. A more sensitive side of Margaret is seen when Andrew's mother and grandmother take Margaret to try on her wedding dress. The dress which is a gift from Andrew's grandmother puts Margaret in tears because she finally cares about Andrew and wishes that she had the family relationship he has. Margaret and Andrew take on one final challenge with the immigration office before their marriage when Andrew's father tries to coerce them into admitting the marriage is a charade. Both deny the allegations but when the wedding day finally comes around, Margaret announces that the marriage was a fake in front of everyone because she does not want to ruin Andrew's future. In a clichéd but sweet moment, Andrew runs after Margaret, who has 24 hours to leave the US for Canada, but is unable to stop her plane. In a desperate last attempt, the movie ends with Andrew flying back to New York to get the woman he loves by proposing to her. The movie is described as one that will amuse audiences of every age and become a movie must-have for future generations!

This is a very enjoyable film with Sandra Bullock playing Margaret Tate, running a slick Editorial department in a large Publishing company. Ryan Reynolds plays Andrew Paston, her slightly immature young assistant, who is a complete corporate 'yes man' in the hope that he will have his own manuscripts published. Margaret who is a Canadian, faces deportation when her visa renewal is refused, and takes advantage of Andrew's complete compliance, telling the Company boss, Chairman Bergen, (Michael Nouri) that she and Andrew are getting married. This will give her USA citizenship and allow her to continue in her domineering role. Andrew even agrees to this on condition that she makes him an Editor. It will only be a convenience, and they can apply for early divorce. What they do not count on, is actually falling, or realising that they are in love, in the process of convincing the Immigration Officer, and Andrew's family, that the marriage Proposal is genuine. Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullock are a perfect foil to each other, and deliver the plot with sometimes surprising but characteristic hillarity. During the weekend in Alaska the power balance is reversed, as Margaret discovers Andrew is the son of a millionaire Joe Paston, played aggressively by Craig T Nelson, who practically owns and runs his home town. Mary Steenburgen is beautifully cast as Andrew's concerned Mother, Grace, and Betty White as his wily Grandmother Annie about to celebrate her 90th Birthday. Dennis O'Hare plays Mr Gilbertson, the Immigration officer who turns out to be a friend of Joe who at first does not approve of the Proposal, and Oscar Nunez adds more comedy as Ramone, a waiter cum storekeeper cum erotic dancer. The sound is excellent 5.1, as is the picture quality. There are alternative endings in the special features, audio commentaries with Director Anne Fletcher, and deleted scenes. There is the usual choice of dubbed languages, plus 8 subtitle languages in this delightful, generally feel good film.

Must see film never tire of watching it so I bought it 😄

Great film and nice to have it to keep for viewing anytime. Bought at a reduced price too, so all in all, a five star purchase. Thank you

It's not Sandra Bullock's best film (not Ryan Reynold's either for that matter), but it's good fun all the same. This romcom cum screwball comedy makes for the kind of light hearted entertainment that's perfect to help you wind down after a long day at the office. It's hilarious to see American Bullock as Margaret, the ruthless powerwoman (but unfortunately a Canadian one) and Canadian Reynolds as Andrew, her poor abused PA (fortunately an American one), whom she forces to marry her in order to avoid deportation. Yeah, you get it: a lot of situation comedy here. The weekend spent with Andrew's family in Alaska (pretty scenery, but patently not Alakan - New England or Canada?) where the bickering couple have to keep up the charade makes for many a genuine laugh. Betty White in the role of Andrew's grandmother is pure comedic gold. She's by far the most enjoyable character in this. Bullock and Reynolds look great, and they do an excellent job at portraying the couple's strained relationship. But with both their questionable ethics (to put it mildly) it does take a while to really warm to either of their characters. I also really like Mary Steenburgen in this. She is just so endearingly nicey-nice as Andrew's mother and Margaret's prospective mother in law. Don't expect more than a lot of good natured fun and a goodly dose of kookyness, settle down in front of the telly with a tipple of your choice and enjoy. The DVD has English subtitles for those who need them. Also included are the following extra features: - Alternative ending - Audio Commentary wtih director Anne Fletcher and writer Peter Chiarelli - Deleted Scenes - Outtakes & other absurdities

Bon film, bonne histoire, j'aime ses acteurs et plusieurs de leurs films

de toute ma vie , j'ai rarement un film romantique et humoristique aussi génial ! Sandra bullock joue son rôle à merveille et incarne très bien la rédactrice en chef méprisante et prétentieuse . Ryan, que dire de lui , mis à part qu'il nous surprend (comme dans tout ces films) ,un acteur qui met vraiment tout son coeur dans son rôle et qui le joue à la perfection . J'ai découvert cet acteur il y a seulement 2 mois et je n'ai jamais vu un acteur aussi formidable , drôle et perfectionniste . Il reste dans la simplicité et arrive à rendre un scénario vraiment passionnant . Revenons au film , l'histoire tient vraiment bien la route ,celle d'un secrétaire adjoint qui se voit contraint d'être obliger de se marier avec la femme qu'il déteste le plus au monde : sa chef ,immigrante et menacé d'expulsion( sandra bullock ) qui le menace de l'épouser s'il veut garder son poste . Tout deux sont contraint alors de se supporter et d'apprendre tout les petits détails de chacun d'eux.Mais l'histoire nous cachent bien des surprises et la fin du film nous surprend beaucoup .Je ne peux en dire plus afin de ne pas dévoiler les moments auxquels le spectateurs ne s'attend pas . Bref , un film captivant , drôle , romantique , tenu par des acteurs incroyablement génial !!!!

Bonjour, Film vu à la télévision avec Sandra Bullock. Film que j'ai aimer. Je l'ais, donc, acheter en DVD. Je vous remercie.

This is hilarious!! Have viewed it 3 times already. A keeper.

Es bueno tener mi película favorita gracias