The Proposal

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  • Excellent movie, worth watching

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Sep 11, 2011
    Pros: Hilarious, great story line. Romantic Comedy are my favorites.
    Cons: There is nothing bad about this movie, never gets old.

    Summary: Ryan Reynolds is completely adorable in this movie. He is so sweet, gorgeous to look at, and will do anything for his job. Th e proposal is definitely a must see, there's love, romance, comedy,and sadness. I love the part where Bett ... read more

  • Review on the Proposal

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Aug 12, 2011
    Pros: The pros of this movie were the script and casting.
    Cons: The cons of this movie was it was slow and predictable.

    Summary: The movie the Proposal is about a snobby book editor Margaret who lets her visa expire and is supposed to be deported to Canada. She doesn't want to go to her Canada so she comes up with the idea that she is engaged to her assistant ... read more

  • The Proposal- A Definite YES

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jan 12, 2011
    Pros: Great movie for some laughs.  Good Cast.
    Cons: Very predictable

    Summary: I enjoy a lot of Sandra Bullock movies and this one was no different.We start off meeting Andrew Paxton and Margaret Tate.  Andrew Paxton is the assistant to Margaret and clearly whipped by her, going so far as to order the same coffee as her in ... read more

  • Good feel-good romantic comedy

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Dec 24, 2010
    Pros: It was a funny, romantic, intresting, laugh out loud, feel-good movie.
    Cons: The beginning happened quick,it seemed forced.

    Summary: When I was bored one night, this movie popped into my mind (The Proposal) as i had seen many trailers for it. I got right into it, it pulled me in with its charming plot line, charismatic actors, and interesting start. I mean it was unusual, and sort of ... read more

  • A really good movie

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Nov 13, 2009
    Pros: This movie is really funny and it doesn't take forever to get into.
    Cons: As I am concerned this movie doesn't really have any cons. I loved it

    Summary:      I really think people will love this movie.  I am a mans man, I'm into fights, guns, and girls.  The stuff that makes up most action movies.  I also really love comedy movies though, and I'm married, ... read more

  • The Proposal - I Rate It Entertaining

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Nov 8, 2009
    Pros: There were a couple of scenes that made me break out in real "ha-ha's".  
    Cons: None really.....could have been more meat to the situation with the father.

    Summary: I suppose it's all about what you want in a movie.  I like to laugh, I like to cry-sometimes, and I like to NOT watch the time "till it's over" on my watch.  The movie gave me entertainment.  I entered into the movie thinking it was most ... read more

  • Great movie for couples to watch!

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Oct 24, 2009
    Pros: The cast works very well with each other, full of humor
    Cons: The movie ends kind of abruptly.

    Summary: The movie has my highest rating.  It is the best movie I have seen in a while (and I watch a movie every night!) I found this movie to be very funny as well as entertaining. Although the outcome was fairly predictable, there were some very ... read more

  • Not the best movie ever, but not so bad.

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Oct 10, 2009
    Pros: some of the characters I did enjoy, such as the elderly woman who was funny.
    Cons: It honestly was not that impressive.

    Summary: This movie was okay. I did not hate it, and it was not painful to watch, but it was not something that I would buy for my permanent collection. It was okay the first time, but it is not something that I would want to spend my time watching again. The ... read more

  • The Proposal - 2 Thumbs Up!!

    Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Sep 9, 2009
    Pros: Great cast, fun plot, entertaining!
    Cons: Predictable

    Summary: I couldnt wait to see The Proposal after seeing the previews for it! I still figured it would be just another one of those stupid chick flicks that you go to and wish you had those 2 hours of your life back, but it was so good! It was ... read more

  • The Proposal: A Movie Everyone Needs to See

    Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Aug 31, 2009
    Pros: relatable, funny, entertaining, and down right a must see movie
    Cons: inappropriate scene between Bullock and Reynolds

    Summary:       I went to the theater to see The Proposal starring Sandra Bullock for a date and I absolutely loved it. I was not really sure about the out come of the movie and did not know if the story line was going to be worth the ... read more

  • "The Proposal" Chick Flick Comedy

    Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Aug 26, 2009
    Pros: Actors, comedy, lots of laughs, for all ages and script.
    Cons: None

    Summary: Have you ever had your spouse pick out a movie, and it had chick flick written all over it? Well this happened to me one day at the Payson movie theater. The movie "Proposal" came across as another chick flick, but to my sunrise it turned out to ... read more

  • Strong Beginning, Predictible Middle, Weak Ending

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jul 22, 2009
    Pros: The first 30 minutes
    Cons: The rest of the 60 minutes

    Summary: How did you guess that this is a romantic comedy?  Is it the poster, where Sandra Bullock holds the ring before a terrified Ryan Reynolds?  Is it the fact that it is a non-action film released in summer?  Or is it the title?  Well, ... read more

  • The Proposal (Sandra Bullock/Ryan Reynolds) : I say "Yes"

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jul 16, 2009
    Pros: Bullock, Reynolds, Betty White, and an adorable little doggie.
    Cons: No real surprises here.

    Summary: It's cute.  I laughed a few times.  I rooted for the couple to get together.  And I pretty much knew everything that was going to happen, before it happened.  Yup, it's predictable.  But it's cute.I'm talking about The ... read more

  • Attending The Proposal in Costume? Naked Sandra Bullock/ Ryan Reynolds Discouraged!

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jul 1, 2009
    Pros: Bullock and Reynolds are a fine comic pair, some funny moments
    Cons: Largely forgettable and nothing special, awkward unfunny characters

    Summary: Still in the afterglow of the wild interactive cinematic experience The Room the night before, the idea of going to see the summer's typical romantic comedy The Proposal this past ... read more

  • "The Witch is on Her Broom"

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jun 30, 2009
    Pros: Interaction between Bullock and Reynolds.
    Cons: A bit slow in parts.

    Summary: Ahoy, there be SPOILERS ahead!!! This was the second part of my movie double header last weekend. I had been looking forward to this movie because I love Sandra Bullock and I love Ryan Reynolds, although I had my reservations about the two of them ... read more

  • The Proposal (2009): A Bittersweet Proposition You'll Enjoy

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jun 30, 2009
    Pros: Fun stuff.
    Cons: Loses a bit of momentum in places.

    Summary: It is always refreshing to see a new twist in the genre of the romantic comedy film, even if there are resonances from other similar films, and that is what you get in The Proposal, written by Pete Chiarelli and directed by Anne Fletcher, whose ... read more

  • The Proposal Shines a Light on Alaskan Wilderness and Family Togetherness

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jun 29, 2009
    Pros: very sweet, emphasis on family, chemistry between Bullock and Reynolds, scenery
    Cons: some suggestive stuff, an overlong strip tease

    Summary: My friend Libbie and I have a mixed track record when it comes to Sandra Bullock movies. On the one hand, Miss Congeniality was one of the first movies we saw together in the theater, and ... read more

  • Exceeded my expecations by a fair amount. See it!

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jun 24, 2009
    Pros: Reynolds actually gives a funny performance, and  Bullock gets her groove back too.  Betty White!
    Cons: VERY predictable plotting.  Waste of Mary Steenburgen.

    Summary: I am not a big Ryan Reynolds fan.  Prior to THE PROPOSAL, I  had never seen anything he’d done before that left any kind of impression on me.  My wife was the same way…”have we seen him in anything before?”  ... read more

  • The Proposal- Reynolds Needs More Personality

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jun 22, 2009
    Pros: Betty White, some funny moments
    Cons: Way predictable, some laughs fall flat

    Summary: Hubby and I went to see The Proposal this past weekend on Father's Day.  We both really like Ryan Reynolds and we certainly enjoyed his performance in Definitely, Maybe.  Because I am from Canada and I am having all kinds of ... read more

  • Gut Busting Good Times

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jun 21, 2009
    Pros: Extremely funny. Well worth seeing in the theater.
    Cons: Betty White pretending to be a Shaman.

    Summary: Well, I don't know about everyone else but there have always been huge water cooler commentaries about the people that sleep with their boss to get ahead within their careers. The Proposal takes this concept to a new level by taking the overbearing, ... read more

  • "THE PROPOSAL": PREDICTABLE BUT WORTH WATCHING

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jun 20, 2009
    Pros: Bullock, Reynolds, Betty White, a funny script and beautiful scenery
    Cons: Predictable

    Summary: I really didn't expect much when I went to see "The Proposal".  I'd read a luke-warm review and the trailer didn't overwhelm me.  However, after seeing one of the worst movies of the decade the day before ("Year One"), I needed a few ... read more

  • The Proposal the right romcom for the summer

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jun 16, 2009
    Pros: All the actors are at their comedic best.
    Cons: The storyline is familiar, the ending is predictable.

    Summary: Sandra Bullock is at it again, pretending to be in love with someone she's not.  If you recall we met Bullock in While you Were sleeping as the fiancé of a comatose man who was really in love with his gorgeous brother.    One ... read more

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  • Just Amazing

    Rated Show by the Epinions community
    Jul 13, 2012
    Pros: Hilarious, romantic, never gets old.
    Cons: Not recommended for the whole family because of brief nudity.

    Summary: The Proposal is one of the best romantic comedies I have seen to date. Sandra Bullock is great in every movie she does however this film really highlights both her serious and hilarious side. This movie also introduced me to Ryan Renolds who I have since

  • The Proposal hit the mark

    Rated Show by the Epinions community
    Jun 17, 2012
    Pros: Moments of hilarity
    Cute
    Gorgeous setting 
    Fairly original storyline
    Cons: Predictable

    Summary: A romantic comedy with plenty of laugh out loud moments, The Proposal is a must see for any good-hearted movie fanatic, especially if you're in the mood for romance. I laughed through much of the film. Although it is fairly predictable at times, you will

  • Amazing Movie!!

    Rated Show by the Epinions community
    May 18, 2012
    Pros: - funny
    - good actors
    Cons: - Predictable 

    Summary: I love this movie!! I always watch it on my ipod and love how it has cheesy but hilarious parts! It is a must watch especially with Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds!

  • Great Movie!

    Rated Show by the Epinions community
    May 31, 2011
    Pros: Good plot, A little bit of comedy 
    Cons: Could be funnier.

    Summary: I like how both of the main characters start off by not really liking each other and then they fall in love. I like all of the suspense at the end when she gets on the plane and she thinks she is going to be deported. It's so sweet that they really end

  • Great Movie

    Rated Show by the Epinions community
    Dec 29, 2010
    Pros: The Laugh out Loud Moments.
    Cons: Lack of chemistry.

    Summary: This movie is really good to watch. Me and my friends enjoys it alot. It has funny scenes that will bring a laugh. Has my favorite actors sandra bullock and ryan reynolds which made it even more funny.The unexpected had turned everything into a big

  • The Proposal, What will you do to stay in your country!?

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    Apr 26, 2010
    Pros: good comedy and some romance is included
    Cons: very predictable ending

    Summary: The Proposal starring: sandra bullock· Ryan Reynolds · Denis O'Hare

  • Very Funny!

    Rated Show by the Epinions community
    Jul 10, 2009
    Pros: Hilarious, Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, and Betty White
    Cons: The ending is a little disatisfying.

    Summary: This movie was definitely worth watching, though a little predictible at times, it was very funny! Because Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds are two of my favorites, it made the movie a lot better than it could have been.There are definitley scenes in

  • Very funny - ending chopped

    Rated Show by the Epinions community
    Jul 10, 2009
    Pros: Immigration details; Betty White; location
    Cons: Some bad special effects, ending feels like it's missing something.

    Summary: The plot is somewhat predictable and for the most part goes the way you think it's going to.  That being said, however, the details in between the plot lines are great.  I thought this movie was hilarious.Betty White as the grandmother

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