Assistant-eating, man-hating, bitter book editor Margaret Tate (Sandra Bullock) is in danger of being deported to her native Canada due to her visa status. Upon news of this eminent disaster, Tate finagles her long-suffering assistant Andrew Paxton (Ryan Reynolds) to marry her in efforts to thwart the impending deportment. Can you guess the rest?
The Proposal from director Anne Fletcher (27 Dresses, Step Up) is a fresh, yet predictable romantic comedy that heralds the return of Sandra Bullock. Only Betty White threatens to steal the show.
Casting is what makes the tired story new. Sandra Bullock is an All-American doll despite the vicious woman she tries to portray. Bullock isn't convincing enough, but puts on a good show. Ryan Reynolds {who has come along way since Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place} is equally adorable. He, too, phones in a solid performance. The onscreen chemistry is nice. Craig T. Nelson and Mary Steenburgen pop-up as Andrew's parents providing moral support for us, but the real joy is Betty White. As white-haired Grandma Annie, she provides the most cornball of comedic elements. The tribal ritual is hysterical nonsense.
The Proposal trades one beautiful setting, New York City, for another: Sitka, Alaska. With all this beauty, the movie is great to watch despite odd edits and underdeveloped could've-been-more-interesting sub-plots.
As I see it, The Proposal is a fun, serviceable summer romance. Welcome back, Sandra Bullock! I hope to see more.
J4T: 3 stars
Sunday, July 12, 2009
The Proposal (2009)
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Glad you enjoyed it Jess. I must say I enjoyed it! Bullock has NEVER been hotter and Betty White still kicks ass!
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