Indecent Proposal
Indecent Proposal

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Indecent Proposal

2001
Movie
2 min
English

After their date, a young man makes a shocking request of his girlfriend. A spoof of Mastercard "priceless" commercials.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes32%
Metacritic33/100
Google Users64%
Director: Adrian LyneGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A wealthy, enigmatic billionaire offers a cash-strapped couple a million dollars for one night with the wife. As the couple grapples with the ethical and emotional ramifications of the offer, their marriage is tested to its limits. The film explores themes of love, money, temptation, and the value of commitment in the face of extreme circumstances.

Critical Reception

Indecent Proposal was met with generally negative reviews from critics, who found the premise and execution to be melodramatic and lacking depth. Audiences, however, were more divided, with some appreciating the exploration of moral dilemmas and the performances. It was a significant box office success, despite the critical panning.

What Reviewers Say

  • Critics found the film to be a contrived melodrama with a questionable premise.

  • The performances, particularly Robert Redford's, were often cited as a highlight, though not enough to save the film.

  • The movie's exploration of morality and the impact of wealth was seen as superficial by many reviewers.

Google audience: Google users appear to have a more favorable view than critics, with many appreciating the film's thought-provoking scenario and the chemistry between the leads. Some found it to be a compelling drama, while others felt it was overly simplistic and sensationalized.

Fun Fact

The infamous "million dollar" check presented to the couple was actually a prop made of real paper money, totaling $1,000,000.

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