THE PROPOSAL

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!

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

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.)

Still the one of the funniest films!

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

Great comedy movie

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

A good movie and no potty mouth from Ryan Reynolds. Yay!

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

Lovely show

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 !!!!

ラブコメディはたいていいろいろあって最後に「ああよかつた」で終わるから大好きです。 移民の国、アメリカらしい設定ですね。 偽装結婚がすごく多いから、取り締まりも厳しいということですかね。 「トゥーウィークスノーティス」ですっかりサンドラファンになって。 今回も(高かったけど)思い切って買いました。 バリバリキャリアガールがいつのまにかちょっとカワイイお茶目な女になる。 それはアラスカという土地、(人すんでるって知らなかった)(笑)また彼の家族のあたたかいもてなしによるものでしょう。 きつい怖いボスであるはずのサンドラが、彼の実家でぽつぽつと自分が家庭に恵まれぬ生い立ちで会ったことを話すシーンはいいですね。 (「十日間で男を振る方法」にも少し似た場面があります) 思うに、日本よりはるかに家族制度が崩壊し、離婚が当たり前のアメリカだからこそ、 こんなあたたかい大家族の描写に人々が惹かれるのではないかしら。 おばあちゃんのかわいらしさ、お茶目さには参った。 わたしも90まで生きるなら(笑)こんなおばあちゃんになりたいです。