The Proposal

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A high-powered book editor faces deportation.
  • Starring: Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds
  • Directed by: Anne Fletcher
  • Runtime: 1 hour 48 minutes
  • Release year: 2009
  • Studio: Touchstone Pictures
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Synopsis: A high-powered book editor faces deportation.
Starring: Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds
Supporting actors: Malin Akerman, Craig T. Nelson, Mary Steenburgen, Betty White
Directed by: Anne Fletcher
Runtime: 1 hour 48 minutes
Captions and Subtitles: Details
Release year: 2009
Studio: Touchstone Pictures
ASIN: B004X75RK4
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  • US Theatrical Release Date: June 19, 2009

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353 of 368 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Xtra Info: Special Features September 19, 2009
By Lorelai
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
For some reason Amazon is not listing in Product Details what is actually included in the 2 disc DVD other than a movie description. So for those like me who like to know what Xtras (+ Digital Copy) you're getting here it is:

Alternate Ending
Deleted Scenes
Audio Commentary
Featurette
"Set Antics": Outtakes And Other Absurdities
Subtitles: French, Spanish
Disc Two: Digital Copy of Feature Film
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5.0 out of 5 stars Betcha can't watch this just once October 1, 2009
By J. Milligan
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I saw this at the theatre 3 times. It is so funny. I was laughing out loud all through the movie. This is not a chick flick. Lots of men were in the theatre with me and they were laughing louder than me and my girlfriends. The acting doesn't get much better than this. The director has to be pleased with this one because these actors showed up knowing just what to do. Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds were so good together. Ryan was great even when he wasn't speaking. Just his facial expressions were hysterically funny. He also gave singing a try which was even funnier. Betty White played his grandmother and was as good as ever. Sandra and Ryan try hard not to like each other but it just didn't work. Sandra Bullock looks great. Girl can't help it, she is just too pretty. I don't write much about the story because it is described on the Amazon listing and I don't want to spoil anything. Go watch this movie. It is the comedy of the year. I like spontaneous type comedy and not fake made up comedy and The Proposal is just that. You will watch this movie over and over.
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85 of 93 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars I DO (love this comedy)... September 13, 2009
By Shopper
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
If you have just survived another tough week at the office and are looking for a weekend pick me up, "The Proposal" is your sure bet. Yes, I laughed outloud often, and so did most of the audience. The comment frequently heard as the credits rolled was: "Ooohhh, that was sooo goooood!".

The story: a tough lady-boss (Bullock) is being deported to Canada for willful non-compliance with the US immigration department. To save herself, she directs her doormat of an assistant (Reynolds) to marry her. He reluctantly agrees to play along, after she "helps" him understand the virtues of being employed. If you think you know where this story is going... well, you are right. The "happily ever after" cannot be avoided. 'Tis a comedy after all...What is fresh is how skillfully the writers and the director allow the story to veer away from the "happily ever after" course, keeping us on the edge of our seats until the satisfying end, which we have known all along was bound to arrive.

The chemistry between the two leads is another pleasant surprise. I am not a particular fan of either Bullock or Reynolds. Though each smoking hot and talented, neither has made many inspired project choices. However, the roles here suit the pair's natural acting styles reasonably well, which in turn further enhances the believability of their characters. The look of constipated doom on Reynold's face, as he's being informed he's engaged, is side-splitting! I do regret Bullock does not play "mean" better; the intended juxtaposition of her supposedly tough as nails character against her overly compliant secretary is lost at times. We are TOLD she is a witchy boss, and yet she comes accross nothing more then efficient (Sandra: call me! I'll give you some pointers.... Read more ›
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32 of 34 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun Extras for Decent Time Waster October 13, 2009
By Cubist
Format:DVD
There are two deleted scenes with optional commentary by director Anne Fletcher and writer Peter Chiarelli. There is a nice scene with Andrew's parents (Nelson and Steenburgen). We also see Margaret and Andrew getting a little more comfortable with each other. They are nice enough scenes but not essential and one can see why they were cut.

There is an alternate ending with optional commentary. Fletcher and Chiarelli talk about why they didn't use this ending and another one that they didn't use as well. The humour in this scene is much broader than the rest of the film and seems out of place.

"Set Antics: Outtakes and Other Absurdities from The Proposal" is a montage of the cast goofing around on set. It looks like they had a lot of fun making this film.

Finally, there is an audio commentary by Fletcher and Chiarelli. They start off explaining the dichotomy between the two main characters. Fletcher says that Bullock loved the screenplay and gave Chiarelli all kinds of notes to make her character nastier. He talks about the mechanics of the story while she talks about the challenge of working on location. This is a fairly decent track by two people clearly proud of their film.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A pleasant surprise November 1, 2009
By Nancy M. Thompson
Format:DVD
I am in no way a big fan of romantic comedies, but I found myself buying this film anyway. I had heard plenty of good things about the film (that I was very skeptic about)and these are two actors who I've got quite a bit of respect for. Most movies don't really get me to laugh. We're lucky if you even get a smirk out of me. Yet I found myself sitting on my living room floor laughing harder than I have in a long time. Now as for why I like this film:

There's something to be said for acting without speaking and Ryan Reynolds has this down. His facial expressions can tell some real stories.

I'm a fan of "The Office" and seeing Oscar in this role was a real treat despite how awkward it was at times. But awkward in a funny/good way.

Betty White is her usual adorable self. I can't think of anyone else to replace her.

Sandra bullock did an interesting job of making an evil boss lovable.

The location was interesting. How many of these movies are set in New York or the Bahamas? Not this one.

No sex scenes. As odd as it is for an 18 year old to say, "I hate sex scenes," I do. I want to watch a movie with my mom and not feel extremely awkward. Plus I find it really annoying when two people who hardly know each other are jumping into bed the first chance they get. I wouldn't really call that "Romantic". It just comes off as a cheap way to sell a movie. This movie had NONE of that.

And it isn't extremely predictable. I like to predict endings just from previews and I thought I had this one nailed, but 30 minutes in, I began to wonder if I bet on the right horse.... Read more ›
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars The Proposal
Got this for my husband because of it starring Sandra Bullock. It's pretty much a chick flick, but can't say more as I haven't actually watched it.
Published 6 hours ago by Wench
5.0 out of 5 stars The Proposal is good fun
this is a movie for all ages. It shows how circumstances can change people. In order to stay in the USA a young woman lies to agent and says she is engaged to a co-worker. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Celia Leach
5.0 out of 5 stars The Proposal review
Fun movie, love story comedy, with a cast of great actress and actors. Betty White as "Gammy" she just adds comedy to a movie. Read more
Published 2 days ago by duana hamilton
5.0 out of 5 stars Sandra, Ryan, Betty...big win!!
I have seen this movie at least 4 times,and while I have been known to watch movies more than once, never have I purchased one after the 3rd viewing. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Deborah Owen
5.0 out of 5 stars one of my favs
This movies is fuuny and sweet with a great cas what more can you ask from a movie 5of 5
Published 3 days ago by J. Braunsdorf
3.0 out of 5 stars Obvious.
It was rather obvious from the very beginning how the entire movie would go. I wasn't very impressed with the acting.
Published 5 days ago by emmaline1527
2.0 out of 5 stars Well casted and acted but . . .
For me it has hilarious and wonderful moments but as a whole with weaknesses in the cohesiveness of the script.
Published 6 days ago by Chy
4.0 out of 5 stars Great movie
I love just about anything with Sandra Bullock. I didn't know who Ryan Reynolds until this movie. Although I love this movie, I only gave it for stars because it's kind-of... Read more
Published 7 days ago by dsb
5.0 out of 5 stars FUN & FRESH STORY
Great movie for the whole family. Fun, very entertaining with a different story line. Beautiful scenery of Southeast Alaska. A must see for everyone!
Published 8 days ago by CATHERINE LATSCHAW
4.0 out of 5 stars Great movie
Betty White is awesome and I enjoy this movie every now and then. Certainly not a classic but it's funny.
Published 17 days ago by Brian E.
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