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The Proposal
2009
Romance
Comedy
1h 48m
A pushy boss forces her young assistant to marry her in order to keep her Visa status in the U.S. and avoid deportation to Canada. (imdb)
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The Proposal
2009
Romance
Comedy
1h 48m
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Rated 21 Jun 2009
85
64th
Funny ? Yes. Charming ? Yes. Predictable ? Yes. But did it bother me it was predictable ? No. The Proposal actually is a good movie , and delivers everthing you want in a Romantic Comedy. I'm a fan of Ryan Reynolds , and Sandra Bullock does a good job. But what really makes this movie better then other movies is it's great supporting cast with Betty White and Oscar Nunez (Ramone) who are both funny as hell.
Rated 21 Jun 2009
Rated 25 Jun 2009
64
53rd
A pretty decent movie. Bullock and Reynolds have some great chemistry, and the humour is quite funny, yet, it is as predictable as any other romantic comedy to come out in the past..... 60 years or so.
Rated 25 Jun 2009
Rated 16 Nov 2022
67
62nd
Sans être rébarbative, cette comédie romantique arrive à nous décrocher quelques sourires. Ryan Reynolds est adorable dans son rôle et Sandra Bullock arrive même à être un peu touchante vers la fin. Que demander de plus ? Puisqu'il n'y a de toute façon, rien de plus.
Rated 16 Nov 2022
Rated 27 May 2013
77
22nd
Come on… Reynolds and Bullock are great in this. I personally thought it was pretty funny. Definitely not one of my favorites my any means, but it’s good, harmless fun. Betty White.
Rated 27 May 2013
Rated 25 Oct 2023
6
43rd
Delivers its rom, com, and even some dram with aplomb. Reynolds and Bullock have great chemistry (see the improvised proposal story), and so do the two dynamics of boss-assistant and city slicker-small town. Plenty of memorable scenes (see the dog snatching, outrageous naked collision, fake heart attack) to go with an effective character arc (see Margaret's speech at the wedding) and poignant romantic end (see Andrew's reply to "I think it would just be easier to forget": "It would be easier").
Rated 25 Oct 2023
Rated 08 Jun 2010
2
21st
I laughed a few times but whatever enjoyment was derived from this was ruined in the last 30 minutes. Some of the most painful stuff you can watch can be found in the third act of this film. The speech at the end is particularly horrible and the 2 leads have no chemistry at all. There is literally no reason why they should've wanted to get together at the end. Steenburgen has the easiest life on the planet as she once again plays "lovable mom."
Rated 08 Jun 2010
Rated 29 Jun 2009
47
16th
Yuck. Pure formula, top to bottom. It's without a hint of originality at any point in the film. The two leads are fine, but they aren't engaging ever. The plot is about as science-fiction as the new 'Transformers' sequel, and if there was even a dash of winning humor or a single hearty moment - it would've been better. As is, it's mediocre as can be, and worst of all, not funny.
Rated 29 Jun 2009
Rated 04 Jan 2010
78
40th
it explores an interesting idea: the arranged marriage fantasy. the idea that two people put together by force will find things to love about each other and develop a beautiful relationship. This is a twist of that fantasy with a lot of cliche romantic comedy stuff thrown into the mix - much of which really doesn't fit (example: male stripper scene). Also the added complication of his ex is not fully explored and the end seems like it wasn't earned yet. In short - doesn't live up to it's promise
Rated 04 Jan 2010
Rated 17 Aug 2009
50
38th
Embarrasing scenes, stupid plot tangents and the fact that the entire plot could be mapped out within the first 5 minutes are a drawback. But you know this going in. If you're going to see a romantic comedy you're clearly either into this kind of thing or your date is into this kind of thing and I promise you could do a lot worse. I enjoyed it, even with it's flaws. Bullock and Reynolds do the job and it's surprisingly funny at times.
Rated 17 Aug 2009
Rated 10 Jun 2018
70
52nd
Always weak for Sandra as she is perfect for this kind of movies. Its charming, its funny it has Sandra and RR who have great chemistry together and all in all very nice flick for Sunday evening with your better half ;)
Rated 10 Jun 2018
Rated 17 May 2020
61
40th
Completely hinges on how much you like Reynolds and Bullock and the gorgeous house and environs of Alaska (Massachusetts) under a midnight sun. Typical romcom stuff is elevated by both leads signature personalities, playing fully to their "types"...and the electric chemistry between their personas. Reynolds and Bullock have a blast, positively bouncing off the walls around each other. Plus, Betty White?? Not bad, The Proposal, not bad. For me, it was enjoyable if not memorable.
Rated 17 May 2020
Rated 20 Jul 2009
55
41st
It is a type of film easy to watch, gives you a laugh here and there, in the other day you already dont remember much of the film, which has elements of several other films of this genre, but works as a fast fun and without great ambitions.
Rated 20 Jul 2009
Rated 09 Aug 2009
70
57th
Who cares that we have seen this before, as long as the lead characters are likeable and the support cast provides enough laughs.
Rated 09 Aug 2009
Rated 24 Jun 2009
79
58th
A predictable, yet heart-warming and genuinely good film, The Proposal creates some of the best on-screen romantic comedy in years.
Rated 24 Jun 2009
Rated 28 Feb 2023
17
8th
#23#, rw2, candy, story, cast, oldies(2) }*{ #09#, rw3, candy, story, actresses
Rated 28 Feb 2023
Rated 29 Sep 2009
72
32nd
Predictable, but still enjoyable. Like most romcoms it's comfort food and nothing more but even if it's not memorable it's at least not regrettable.
Rated 29 Sep 2009
Rated 23 May 2012
70
15th
shrug. It was alright. Not bad, not great. Just an alright flick to watch
Rated 23 May 2012
Rated 14 May 2013
30
11th
The story is dumb and forced, but at least there is Sandra Bullock and a cute dog in it.
Rated 14 May 2013
Rated 04 Apr 2010
84
68th
Hilarious. I love the cast. "Balls? That's what came from your heart?"
Rated 04 Apr 2010
Rated 01 Mar 2016
94
86th
Great acting, nice script, good filmography, clever storyline, likeable characters. DRAMAFFLOP rating: (see profile for details) Dialogue=5,Rudeness=5,Acting=5,Messages=3,Action=5,Funny=4,Filmography=4,loveable characters=5,orchestration=3,Plot=5. Weighted total = 93.
Rated 01 Mar 2016
Rated 13 Jan 2010
90
83rd
I dont watch romantic films much, but this one just caught my heart :)
Rated 13 Jan 2010
Rated 21 Apr 2010
55
9th
This movie was awkward from beginning to end. Reynolds and Bullock had no chemistry whatsoever. Laughs were far and few between. Only saving grace was Betty White and the setting of her hometown.
Rated 21 Apr 2010
Rated 07 Jan 2011
74
11th
Beautiful setting, however story was like every other rom com, it's on the menu every once and a while.
Rated 07 Jan 2011
Rated 03 Apr 2011
30
20th
This by the numbers romantic comedy isn't funny enough to be a comedy or touching enough to be romantic. Ryan Reynolds continues to make his case for least versatile actor ever across.
Rated 03 Apr 2011
Rated 31 Jul 2013
80
40th
Very Funny, Clever,And Amusing.This Is Not The Best Movie, But I Did Like it.
Rated 31 Jul 2013
Rated 13 Sep 2023
20
24th
Unoriginal. Characters are likeable enough.
Rated 13 Sep 2023
Rated 02 Dec 2009
45
48th
It hits a lot of romantic comedy cliches but still manages to remain interesting and funny at times.
Rated 02 Dec 2009
Rated 26 Jun 2009
72
93rd
The low of the movie was a "Renaldo" dancing around shaking his ass...but other than that it was awesome!
Rated 26 Jun 2009
Rated 13 Feb 2012
75
29th
Surprisingly funny movie considering it's predictable plot-line.
Rated 13 Feb 2012
Rated 06 Aug 2017
35
12th
The two very attractive leads aren't enough to save this painfully generic romantic comedy, even if they make it funny at times.
Rated 06 Aug 2017
Rated 08 Jan 2010
47
34th
By no means a bad movie. Yes it's cliche and utterly predictable, but there is enough charm and humour here to make this movie a fairly enjoyable experience. The screenplay's nothing special at all, but Bullock and Reynolds have a good chemistry and generally good comic timing, meaning between the two of them they make this worth watching...just about.
Rated 08 Jan 2010
Rated 04 Jul 2009
72
46th
Sandra Bullock is still hot.
Rated 04 Jul 2009
Rated 09 May 2010
55
7th
I spent most of the film being embarrassed for the actors (except for Betty White, who steals every scene.)
Rated 09 May 2010
Rated 06 Jul 2009
45
41st
The main shortcoming here was that in a movie playing up the cosmopolitan life of NY vs rural charm of AK, I never felt sold on either. I was also expecting more out of Reynolds, who has natural comic timing. Then again, most of the humor in the move was of the cringe inducing variety, which seems more Ben Stiller's ballpark than Reynold's. Ultimately there is no real conflict driving the story, which cuts off the comedic tension and the taming of the shrew antics hinted at in the trailer.
Rated 06 Jul 2009
Rated 27 Sep 2009
3
23rd
Predictable and harmless, but with a couple of genuinely funny moments. Actually better than most rom coms. Even if that's not saying a ton.
Rated 27 Sep 2009
Rated 03 Jan 2010
76
74th
W koncu komedia romantyczna, ktora nie znudzila mnie po kilkunastu minutach. Dobre kino!
Rated 03 Jan 2010
Rated 15 Jan 2023
43
21st
Replacing the birthday with Christmas would almost make this a so-so Hallmark movie, so the outlandish moments and nudity feel way out of place.
Rated 15 Jan 2023
Rated 04 Jul 2009
65
18th
So, as much as I enjoy Ryan Reynolds, he couldn't save this mess. It's not as funny or cute as anyone involved thought it was and Reynolds had more chemistry with Betty White than Sandra Bullock. The few decent moments are on par with the less horrible scenes from The Family Stone, compared to the really awful shit, they're cinematic gold.
Rated 04 Jul 2009
Rated 26 Jun 2009
87
33rd
For a romantic comedy, it wasn't half bad... but very predictable.
Rated 26 Jun 2009
Rated 30 Oct 2009
65
19th
While I did "laugh out loud," and Sandra Bullock in the buff was a nice surprise, this genre really isn't my thing.
Rated 30 Oct 2009
Rated 24 Apr 2010
90
54th
One of the funniest RomCom's I've seen XD
Rated 24 Apr 2010
Rated 27 Sep 2009
65
18th
highly predictable and over-sentimental, it still has a few chuckles and poignant romance for the ladies.
Rated 27 Sep 2009
Rated 27 Jul 2010
50
23rd
It's very entertaining and has some hilarious scenes but remains shallow, clichéd, predictable and unoriginal. Still, the vivid dialogues and the good performances ensure you have a good time.
Rated 27 Jul 2010
Rated 27 Jan 2023
57
27th
The most important thing for a rom-com is to have charming leads with chemistry, and this at least succeeds there. Everything else is blah.
Rated 27 Jan 2023
Rated 11 Oct 2009
95
72nd
My fave Sandra as a Gorgon-monster - I could hardly believe it could ever happen:=D
Rated 11 Oct 2009
Rated 09 Aug 2018
68
43rd
I enjoy the dynamic that gradually evolves over the course of the movie, and the comedy hits home majority of the time so I'm not left lacking anything but a bit more substance in a few of the side characters.
Rated 09 Aug 2018
Rated 05 Sep 2009
72
54th
Saw it at the cinema and wasnt the film that stood out for me too see but was out voted and saw it, and it was good film and quite funny, it wasnt great but wasnt rubbish, it was just at the top end of average!
Rated 05 Sep 2009
Rated 19 Jan 2010
60
30th
This is a paint by the numbers Hollywood romantic-comedy. You could figure out everything just from watching the trailer. The movie is a mindless little fantasy to take your date to so you can get some later that night after you warm her up with some romantic cheese laid on thick. As a movie viewing experience it's tolerable and even a bit funny at times but nothing you'd remember afterwards.
Rated 19 Jan 2010
Rated 31 May 2013
1
20th
Insipid wacky-family rom-com that lacks the charm of Dan in Real Life or the laughs of Meet the Parents.
Rated 31 May 2013
Rated 02 Jul 2009
52
22nd
Reynolds and Bullock were a good match and raise this otherwise by-the-book rom-com to slightly above plodding. Most of the points are awarded to this for the fact that Betty White's ridiculously charming Grandma character helped spur her well-deserved late-career resurgence as a comedy star.
Rated 02 Jul 2009
Rated 23 Oct 2012
64
41st
While predictable and a bit mundane, Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds have a great chemistry in this '09 rom com, and the jokes do actually hit hard sometimes. AN overall surprise for me.
Rated 23 Oct 2012
Rated 05 Nov 2009
65
42nd
I found switching the male/female roles around to be rather fun, it's not a bad movie at all, but it's nothing special.
Rated 05 Nov 2009
Rated 10 Nov 2009
59
20th
Reynolds and Bullock are appealing enough on their own, I guess, but there's zero chemistry here. It doesn't help that the film gives no reason for the two to fall for each other but somehow we're supposed to know that they will. The gags are all pretty treadworn and stale.
Rated 10 Nov 2009
Rated 28 Jan 2012
63
24th
Mildly diverting romantic comedy (with a fairly ridiculous premise), well performed (with an amusing supporting role for White in her 'breakout' performance, and unusually likable performances from Reynolds and especially Bullock), but so light and feathery that it tends towards blandness at times. Some extraneous padding in the third act doesn't help when the conclusion is already foregone. Overall, not bad, not especially distinguished just... pleasant.
Rated 28 Jan 2012
Rated 28 Oct 2009
35
10th
This is quite possibly one of the most formulaic romantic comedies I've ever seen. Incredibly predictable and just like any other generic Hollywood rom-com you've seen in the last 20 years. It truly is a shame considering how they had a pretty decent cast that they didn't push the boundaries of what we expect in a chick flick whatsoever. You'll get a few chuckles but not much more.
Rated 28 Oct 2009
Rated 05 Oct 2010
70
20th
It's an ok movie. Over-hyped in my opinion. That said it's also a feel good movie. It does tug at your heartstrings. You may not stay a 100% captivated, but you'll be engaged no doubt.
Rated 05 Oct 2010
Rated 15 Aug 2022
87
66th
Can we talk about Betty White??
Rated 15 Aug 2022
Rated 19 Aug 2010
83
82nd
Very funny. My friend actually cried when the old lady was dying,and it was just a joke,the best part of the film after the dancing.
Rated 19 Aug 2010
Rated 27 Jan 2010
70
31st
Sandra Bulock is really a good actress.
Rated 27 Jan 2010
Rated 04 Dec 2013
50
25th
A movie even Betty White couldn't save.
Rated 04 Dec 2013
Rated 27 Dec 2009
61
35th
A mildly amusing--though highly predictable--outing for the always-charming Bullock.
Rated 27 Dec 2009
Rated 24 Dec 2010
1
0th
Every scene between Bullock and Reynolds only suggests how fine they might be in good circumstances.
Rated 24 Dec 2010
Rated 29 Jun 2017
55
9th
bad rom com but I willingly watch bad rom coms with some regularity
Rated 29 Jun 2017
Rated 25 Jul 2009
5
14th
Ryan Reynolds, an admitted man-crush of mine, fails to disappoint yet again, and Sandra Bullock holds her own against him, as well as a hilarious performance from Betty White.
Rated 25 Jul 2009
Rated 23 Mar 2022
65
0th
Decently funny, like Ryan Reynolds, and pretty good for rom-com (not my primary preference but fun on occasion ;) )
Rated 23 Mar 2022
Rated 12 Nov 2009
4
33rd
Predictable so nothing new there but actually had some genuine laughs.
Rated 12 Nov 2009
Rated 12 Nov 2009
50
10th
Average romantic comedy. Everyone in the film does a fine job, which makes up for a sub-par script. I'd watch it again if I wanted to waste time and not do anything constructive.
Rated 12 Nov 2009
Rated 08 Nov 2009
45
13th
Predictable movie, didnt expect much from the movie. the best of the movie Sandra Bullock getting a lap dance from Ramone, only time I felt this movie had anything funny in it.
Rated 08 Nov 2009
Rated 28 Nov 2009
63
9th
Sure, it's predictable, but that's a staple of the genre. It's a nice premise, and Reynolds and Bullock's performances are charming. Plus, it has one of the cutest on-screen puppies I've ever seen.
Rated 28 Nov 2009
Rated 10 Mar 2022
80
78th
Hilarious and surprisingly not full of plotholes.
Rated 10 Mar 2022
Rated 20 Jun 2009
82
80th
I haven't seen anything so funny in a long time.
Rated 20 Jun 2009
Rated 02 Feb 2010
50
34th
I likes a good romance fillum I does. But this isn't one of them. I wanted to like this but couldn't. Tone4.0
Rated 02 Feb 2010
Rated 13 Jul 2009
72
45th
Out of all the Ryan Reynolds movies I have seen (not many)this was his least annoying performance. He has ruined the Rob Base and DJ EzRock song for me for the rest of my life, but besides that he acted like a normal human which is a plus. I was saddened that Betty White didn't get a bigger role in this because I was hoping that she would steal the show and make me giggle. Overall it is your normal date movie, with a so-so storyline, and a predictable ending (called by my date).
Rated 13 Jul 2009
Rated 21 Oct 2013
40
37th
Revisited (3+)
Rated 21 Oct 2013
Rated 06 Apr 2010
0
5th
A far less interesting, much dirtier, more mean spirited version of While you were Sleeping. Who thought that was a good idea?
Rated 06 Apr 2010
Rated 05 Feb 2024
70
2nd
Couldn't finish it, its not even funny. And I like cheesy romcoms, Sandra and Ryan.
Rated 05 Feb 2024
Rated 21 Apr 2011
15
11th
Not very decent entertaiment. I remember one cute scene, though, not really sure which one.
Rated 21 Apr 2011
Rated 02 Feb 2011
62
30th
I sort of went through something similar to Reynold's character, so it probably bumped up the score a bit. Overall, it was surprisingly good for what it was, and I really like looking at Sandra Bullock. She's a very attractive woman, IMO.
Rated 02 Feb 2011
Rated 02 Oct 2009
90
85th
I really liked this movie. I knew it would be predictable but it was still very good. I laughed a lot and Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds were really good together. Also, Betty White was hilarious.
Rated 02 Oct 2009
Rated 02 Sep 2013
26
13th
Even Sandra Bullock's apparently limitless charm cannot entirely redeem this god-AWFUL material. That's what Betty White, force of nature, is for.
Rated 02 Sep 2013
Rated 13 Aug 2021
76
65th
Good fun with some good laughs. Reynolds has some great lines early. I liked that it took a bit of time for them to warm up to each other. Nowhere near enough denouement though.
Rated 13 Aug 2021
Rated 12 Oct 2009
38
97th
I'd be looking for a Director's Cut-Back version, but still really hilarious film, I'd recommend it for any Sandra Bullock fan.
Rated 12 Oct 2009
Rated 05 Jun 2010
37
15th
The Proposal is blandly by-the-numbers, bringing together a mismatched couple so their mutual resentments can melt away and they can realize they're right for each other. There's also a certain Taming of the Shrew edge to it as Bullock plays a hated corporate boss-from-hell, and the tinges of genuine misogyny in the work are hard to stomach. Fletcher's direction is utterly pedestrian, lacking any drive or visual inventiveness.
Rated 05 Jun 2010
Rated 06 Dec 2009
65
50th
Harmless and predictable but Bullock and Reynolds have great chemistry together , the supporting cast is fine and some lines are really funny.
Rated 06 Dec 2009
Rated 09 Jan 2011
43
17th
A plot of convenience.
Rated 09 Jan 2011
Rated 19 Mar 2024
71
47th
Tenho um preguiça enorme das comédias românticas contemporâneas, mas gostei dessa, me fez rir genuinamente e o romance não é tão cafona. TV aberta.
Rated 19 Mar 2024
Rated 14 Aug 2018
80
58th
One of the best of its genre. A great, light romantic comedy.
Rated 14 Aug 2018
Rated 21 Jan 2020
42
28th
Was fun back in 2009, but has not aged very well. Ryan Reynolds goes back and forth seeming creepy and completely uninterested in Sandra Bullock. Not a love story for the ages.
Rated 21 Jan 2020
Rated 06 Nov 2023
50
20th
your run of the mill, betty white dancing to lil jon, classic rom com
Rated 06 Nov 2023
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