The Proposal
The Proposal

The Proposal

2009Movie108 minEnglish

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.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic41/100
Google Users74%
Director: Anne FletcherGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

When her visa is about to expire, a pushy New York City editor, Margaret Tate, forces her bewildered assistant, Andrew Paxton, to pretend to be her fiancé. As they head to Alaska for a family event, Margaret must navigate Andrew's eccentric family while trying to convince immigration officials of their genuine love. The charade becomes complicated as real feelings begin to develop between the unlikely couple.

Critical Reception

The Proposal was a commercial success, grossing over $317 million worldwide. Critics offered mixed reviews, with many praising the chemistry between Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds and Bullock's comedic performance, while others found the plot predictable and formulaic.

What Reviewers Say

  • Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds have undeniable chemistry that elevates the film.
  • The plot follows a familiar romantic comedy formula, offering few surprises.
  • The supporting cast, particularly Mary Steenburgen, provides strong comedic relief.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film, appreciating the performances of the lead actors and the lighthearted romantic comedy elements. Some viewers found the story predictable, but the humor and chemistry were frequently cited as highlights.

Fun Fact

Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullock would later go on to costar in the 2021 film 'Free Guy', with Bullock in a voice-only role.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Ok, so the premise is all a bit far-fetched, but the combination of the charismatic Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds does work quite well in this daft, predictable, rom-com. Canadian “Margaret” is the no-nonsense editor-in-chief at a publis...
r96sk

r96sk

You can see what's coming from a mile off. Still good though. I'm pretty sure I've watched <em>'The Proposal'</em> before many, many years ago as I semi recognised a couple of scenes and knew where the story was going from basically pres...
The Movie Mob

The Movie Mob

**Had to see it a second time to be convinced, but The Proposal is a top-shelf rom-com!** When I first saw this movie in theaters back when it came out, I was not impressed. But after rewatching it, I'm still trying to remember what I di...