The Proposal

paridy · 06-23-2009, 11:34 PM

Has anyone seen this movie? It stars Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds. Sandra plays Margaret Tate a book editor who is a bigwig at her company but turns out her work Visa has expired and she has been deported back to Canada. So in order to stay in the country and keep her job, she blackmails her assistant to marry her with the promise of giving him an editor job. Unfortunately things go crazy from there. Betty White is in it and she is hilarious. Loved it.

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NCLurker · 06-24-2009, 01:01 AM

Though it was a fairly predictable chick flick, I really enjoyed it.

Lucynda · 06-24-2009, 02:04 AM

I saw it on the weekend and although it is predictable i liked it
Betty White is the highlight

CrossingGuard · 06-27-2009, 09:46 PM

It was okay. One thumb up.

My biggest problem with this movie was that Ryan and Sandra did not have chemistry. I didn't believe that they were a couple. Ryan had more chemistry with the actress that played Gertrude. By the end of the movie, I seriously thought that [[he would end up with Gertrude]]. So it was surprising when [[Gertrude came into the room and told him to chase after Margaret (Sandra's character)]].

CCL · 06-27-2009, 10:44 PM

I have to agree with you about the chemistry (or lack thereof), CrossingGuard. I did enjoy the movie overall, however.

CrossingGuard · 06-27-2009, 10:57 PM

I enjoyed it also. Like I said, it was okay. Looove Betty White. My favorite scene was [[the chanting--to the window! to the wall!]]. Hahahaha.

SuperBrat · 07-01-2009, 04:09 PM

I liked it! Of course... it helped that Ryan Reynolds was nude in a scene lol That boy is hot. Scarlett Johanson is one lucky girl

imissme · 07-01-2009, 05:43 PM

Talked my boyfriend into going last weekend to see The Proposal. I liked it, he thought that Sandra Bullock used a body double for the one scene. yeah, it was predictable, but when all the other movies are special effects laden, it is nice to be entertained by just old-fashion fun. 3 1/2 stars out of 5.

NCLurker · 07-01-2009, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by CCL

I have to agree with you about the chemistry (or lack thereof), CrossingGuard. I did enjoy the movie overall, however.

I also agree with this. I love Sandra Bullock, and I thought that Ryan Reynolds character was great and he did a great job with the character, there was just a lack of chemistry.

ElizabethG · 07-08-2009, 03:49 PM

I have to watch anything with Ryan Reynolds...something about those eyes

and his great comic timing. And I like Sandra Bullock quite a bit too. They had ok chemistry in this movie, but the best bits, imo, were when she was chasing the dog

that had been grabbed by the eagle (or hawk?) and when she and grandma (Betty White)were chanting/rapping in the woods.

Priceless!! Oh, and when the waiter/stripper/store guy/minister all turned out to be the same guy - he was a hoot.

It did seem like the ending was rather contrived and rushed, but all in all it was a pleasant and entertaining movie. One lady in the theater I was in apparently thought it was so freakin' hilarious that she totally cackled all the way through it, even when everyone else was quiet. It got to the point where I thought I was going to have to go have a word or two or three with her about disturbing others.

06-23-2009, 11:34 PM	#1
paridy Hot Blooded Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 8,787	The Proposal Has anyone seen this movie? It stars Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds. Sandra plays Margaret Tate a book editor who is a bigwig at her company but turns out her work Visa has expired and she has been deported back to Canada. So in order to stay in the country and keep her job, she blackmails her assistant to marry her with the promise of giving him an editor job. Unfortunately things go crazy from there. Betty White is in it and she is hilarious. Loved it. __________________ For My Hero, Best Friend, In Loving Memory-Dad- 1926-2008 Rest In Peace

06-24-2009, 01:01 AM	#2
NCLurker To the Point Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 810	Re: The Proposal Though it was a fairly predictable chick flick, I really enjoyed it.

06-24-2009, 02:04 AM	#3
Lucynda Fort Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 383	Re: The Proposal I saw it on the weekend and although it is predictable i liked it Betty White is the highlight

06-27-2009, 09:46 PM	#4
CrossingGuard Matar: The Best Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: California Posts: 4,929	Re: The Proposal It was okay. One thumb up. My biggest problem with this movie was that Ryan and Sandra did not have chemistry. I didn't believe that they were a couple. Ryan had more chemistry with the actress that played Gertrude. By the end of the movie, I seriously thought that [[he would end up with Gertrude]]. So it was surprising when [[Gertrude came into the room and told him to chase after Margaret (Sandra's character)]]. __________________ S19 - ~~Marisa~~, ~~Betsy~~, Ashley ; PR6 - Gordana ; MotRW - Matar, Kojii ; TAR15 - TBA TC6 - Jennifer ; TBL8 - Tracey, Mo ; ANTPM13 - Nicole ; DwtS9 - Mark/Lacey, Natalie/Alec, Melissa underlined, top favorite(s) ; ~~strikethrough~~, eliminated; bolded, winners!

06-27-2009, 10:44 PM	#5
CCL Jam Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ottery St. Catchpole Posts: 6,643	Re: The Proposal I have to agree with you about the chemistry (or lack thereof), CrossingGuard. I did enjoy the movie overall, however. __________________ So does a whole world, with all its greatnesses and littlenesses, lie in a twinkling star. - A Tale of Two Cities Pay my respects to grace and virtue/Give my condolences to good/Give my regards to soul and romance/They always did the best they could - The Killers

06-27-2009, 10:57 PM	#6
CrossingGuard Matar: The Best Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: California Posts: 4,929	Re: The Proposal I enjoyed it also. Like I said, it was okay. Looove Betty White. My favorite scene was [[the chanting--to the window! to the wall!]]. Hahahaha. __________________ S19 - ~~Marisa~~, ~~Betsy~~, Ashley ; PR6 - Gordana ; MotRW - Matar, Kojii ; TAR15 - TBA TC6 - Jennifer ; TBL8 - Tracey, Mo ; ANTPM13 - Nicole ; DwtS9 - Mark/Lacey, Natalie/Alec, Melissa underlined, top favorite(s) ; ~~strikethrough~~, eliminated; bolded, winners!

07-01-2009, 04:09 PM	#7
SuperBrat Aint I a lil devil? Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Seattle Age: 27 Posts: 1,019	Re: The Proposal I liked it! Of course... it helped that Ryan Reynolds was nude in a scene lol That boy is hot. Scarlett Johanson is one lucky girl __________________ Pink Elephants on Parade!

07-01-2009, 05:43 PM	#8
imissme FORT Fan Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 314	Re: The Proposal Talked my boyfriend into going last weekend to see The Proposal. I liked it, he thought that Sandra Bullock used a body double for the one scene. yeah, it was predictable, but when all the other movies are special effects laden, it is nice to be entertained by just old-fashion fun. 3 1/2 stars out of 5.

07-08-2009, 03:49 PM	#10
ElizabethG My little JAG Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Georgia Age: 47 Posts: 592	Re: The Proposal I have to watch anything with Ryan Reynolds...something about those eyes and his great comic timing. And I like Sandra Bullock quite a bit too. They had ok chemistry in this movie, but the best bits, imo, were when she was chasing the dog that had been grabbed by the eagle (or hawk?) and when she and grandma (Betty White)were chanting/rapping in the woods. Priceless!! Oh, and when the waiter/stripper/store guy/minister all turned out to be the same guy - he was a hoot. It did seem like the ending was rather contrived and rushed, but all in all it was a pleasant and entertaining movie. One lady in the theater I was in apparently thought it was so freakin' hilarious that she totally cackled all the way through it, even when everyone else was quiet. It got to the point where I thought I was going to have to go have a word or two or three with her about disturbing others. __________________ Life was so much simpler then.....