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Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Examiner.comExaminer.com
If you're not a film critic and don't see every romantic comedy ever made it's often easy to assume that we're all stuck up jerks who don't like fun, love or mushy stuff. ...read the complete Proposal movie review at Examiner.com
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Tri-City HeraldTri-City Herald
The Proposal trods through territory gone over in hundreds-and maybe even thousands-of better love stories. Cookie-cutter characters inhabit a paper-thin plot while being helplessly propelled to a cliche climax. ...read the complete Proposal movie review at Tri-City Herald
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Hollywood.comHollywood.com
Knowing the standard romantic comedy setup just isn't going to cut it anymore, director Anne Fletcher (Step Up, 27 Dresses) turns The Proposal into more of a screwball farce, letting the laughs fly without forcing them on us. ...read the complete Proposal movie review at Hollywood.com
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Entertainment WeeklyEntertainment Weekly
The chemical energy between Bullock and Reynolds is fresh and irresistible. ...read the complete Proposal movie review at Entertainment Weekly
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Movie Mom (Nell Minow)Movie Mom (Nell Minow)
Think "Taming of the Shrew Wears Prada." Book editor Margaret (Sandra Bullock) is whip-smart and whippet-thin, ferociously competent, ruthlessly demanding, and just plain scary. ...read the complete Proposal movie review at Movie Mom (Nell Minow)
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Jo ReviewsJo Reviews
Margaret is oblivious to what the repercussions could be for this lie and the possibility of jail time for both parties. ...read the complete Proposal movie review at Jo Reviews
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for CultureCatch (Brandon Judell)CultureCatch (Brandon Judell)
The Proposal is a delicious revamping of a Doris Day-like vehicle for Bullock (e.g. Pillow Talk). A virginal (or near-virginal), uptight heroine loosens up and finds true love after she discovers the man she has little patience for is her ideal mate. ...read the complete Proposal movie review at CultureCatch (Brandon Judell)
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Deseret NewsDeseret News
A silly bit involving a dog, an eagle and a cell phone is much funnier than it probably should be, thanks to her efforts. ...read the complete Proposal movie review at Deseret News
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for The Milwaukee Journal-SentinelThe Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Bullock delivers one of her best performances to date, better even than her breakout turns in 1994's "Speed" and 1995's "While You Were Sleeping. ...read the complete Proposal movie review at The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Philadelphia Daily NewsPhiladelphia Daily News
White plays a silver-haired version of her Golden Girls character, a foxy grandma three beats ahead of everyone else. She gets laughs without being undignified, something that cannot be said of supporting actor.. ...read the complete Proposal movie review at Philadelphia Daily News
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for San Fransisco ExaminerSan Fransisco Examiner
Audiences are more than overdue for a reminder as to why Sandra Bullock remains a box office attraction. ...read the complete Proposal movie review at San Fransisco Examiner
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Salt Lake TribuneSalt Lake Tribune
It stars Sandra Bullock, who has made a career of quirky romantic leads (While You Were Sleeping, Two Weeks Notice). Her co-star is Ryan Reynolds, who earned membership in the Romantic Clich Hall of Fame on the basis of Definitely, Maybe alone. ...read the complete Proposal movie review at Salt Lake Tribune
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Entertainment SpectrumEntertainment Spectrum
This crowd pleaser brings home the importance of having a loving family that cares deeply about your welfare. The movie zips by with a brisk pace that holds your interest while pushing all the right buttons. ...read the complete Proposal movie review at Entertainment Spectrum
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Fresno BeeFresno Bee
There's a very silly and charming scene in "The Proposal" in which Sandra Bullock and Betty White collide in a blaze of comedic glory. ...read the complete Proposal movie review at Fresno Bee
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Palo Alto WeeklyPalo Alto Weekly
Chemistry and humor are the two key ingredients to any successful romantic comedy -- and, maybe, any successful marriage as well. So it's fitting that "The Proposal" has both in ample supply. ...read the complete Proposal movie review at Palo Alto Weekly
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for CompuserveCompuserve
With an adorable white puppy helping to maintain the good will of the picture all around, "The Proposal" is a surprisingly refreshing summer movie, an antidote, if you will, to the robotic doings of "Terminator: Salvation," "the Transformers," ...read the complete Proposal movie review at Compuserve
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Detroit NewsDetroit News
A straight-ahead romantic comedy that relies on the considerable charms of its stars, "The Proposal" feels so comfortable and familiar you might feel like you've seen it before. ...read the complete Proposal movie review at Detroit News
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for The Globe and MailThe Globe and Mail
Onscreen chemistry is an elusive notion but you know it when you see it, and Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds definitely have it in The Proposal . ...read the complete Proposal movie review at The Globe and Mail
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 2.80 out of 4 stars for jackiekcooper.com (Jackie K. Cooper)jackiekcooper.com (Jackie K. Cooper)
The chemistry between Bullock and Reynolds makes this good movie even better ...read the complete Proposal movie review at jackiekcooper.com (Jackie K. Cooper)
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 2.80 out of 4 stars for The Trend (Stephen Silver)The Trend (Stephen Silver)
It breaks no new ground, is predictable at every turn, and no one will remember a thing about it a week after they see it. All that said, The Proposal is above-average. ...read the complete Proposal movie review at The Trend (Stephen Silver)
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 2.80 out of 4 stars for Teletext (Victor Olliver)Teletext (Victor Olliver)
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Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for Spirituality & HealthSpirituality & Health
Margaret (Sandra Bullock) is an up-tight, self-centered, no-nonsense, high-powered book editor who is good at what she does but widely hated by her co-workers. ...read the complete Proposal movie review at Spirituality & Health
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for Washington City Paper ReviewWashington City Paper Review
The Proposal is set in a world where women sleep in full makeup. They dress in tight suits and high heels at all times, which means they will comically stumble and struggle while, say, dragging a heavy suitcase in freezing weather. ...read the complete Proposal movie review at Washington City Paper Review
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for Arkansas Democrat-GazetteArkansas Democrat-Gazette
There are a few things to like about The Proposal: 1. It allows Sandra Bullock to play her age as a serious minded 40-plus publishing executive, and no one seems to find it odd that she is alluring. 2. ...read the complete Proposal movie review at Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for guides.news.comguides.news.com
When high-powered book editor Margaret faces deportation to her native Canada, the quick-thinking exec declares that she's actually engaged to her unsuspecting put-upon assistant Andrew, who she's tormented for years. ...read the complete Proposal movie review at guides.news.com
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for Orlando SentinelOrlando Sentinel
They're off to "get to know" each other and tell Drew's family the happy news. ...read the complete Proposal movie review at Orlando Sentinel
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for BrandonFibs.comBrandonFibs.com
This is one proposal you should have no problem accepting. ...read the complete Proposal movie review at BrandonFibs.com
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for efilmcritic.com (Dan Lybarger)efilmcritic.com (Dan Lybarger)
There isn’t much in the way of imagination to be found in The Proposal, but likable stars almost make you forget there was ever a movie titled Green Card. ...read the complete Proposal movie review at efilmcritic.com (Dan Lybarger)
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Carolina WeeklyCarolina Weekly
As romantic comedy premises go, this one's pretty preposterous. ...read the complete Proposal movie review at Carolina Weekly
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Toronto StarToronto Star
I'm betting Reynolds, for giving us something at least a little stronger than the same old maple syrup. ...read the complete Proposal movie review at Toronto Star
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for St. Paul Pioneer Press (Chris Hewitt (St. Paul))St. Paul Pioneer Press (Chris Hewitt (St. Paul))
Kudos to Bullock for trying something different. ...read the complete Proposal movie review at St. Paul Pioneer Press (Chris Hewitt (St. Paul))
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Times-Picayune (Mike Scott)Times-Picayune (Mike Scott)
Bullock and Reynolds ... end up elevating The Proposal, turning something old into something (almost) new, something borrowed into something cute. ...read the complete Proposal movie review at Times-Picayune (Mike Scott)
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Capital Times (Madison, WI) (Rob Thomas)Capital Times (Madison, WI) (Rob Thomas)
...read the complete Proposal movie review at Capital Times (Madison, WI) (Rob Thomas)
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for St. Louis Post-Dispatch (Calvin Wilson)St. Louis Post-Dispatch (Calvin Wilson)
...read the complete Proposal movie review at St. Louis Post-Dispatch (Calvin Wilson)
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Houston Chronicle (Amy Biancolli)Houston Chronicle (Amy Biancolli)
...read the complete Proposal movie review at Houston Chronicle (Amy Biancolli)
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Creative LoafingCreative Loafing
Unfortunately, Fletcher and Chiarelli can’t help but go for the easy, imbecilic laugh at several key junctures, and the film even stoops so low as to include one of those cringe-worthy moments in which a person declares his devotion to his beloved in fr ...read the complete Proposal movie review at Creative Loafing
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Atlantic City Weekly (Lori Hoffman)Atlantic City Weekly (Lori Hoffman)
...read the complete Proposal movie review at Atlantic City Weekly (Lori Hoffman)
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Austin ChronicleAustin Chronicle
Only very rarely do romantic comedies reinvent the wheel, which is why whole decades passed between Annie Hall, When Harry Met Sally ..., and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. ...read the complete Proposal movie review at Austin Chronicle
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for St. Paul Pioneer PressSt. Paul Pioneer Press
Most of what you need to know about Sandra Bullock's character in "The Proposal" is summarized in this detail: She wears five-inch stilettos to go boating. ...read the complete Proposal movie review at St. Paul Pioneer Press
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Cinema BlendCinema Blend
Sandra Bullock's character is smart but kind of a bore and Ryan Reynolds is likable but ultimately miscast as a brooding blank slate when he should be the film's comedic focus. ...read the complete Proposal movie review at Cinema Blend
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Chicago MetromixChicago Metromix
A better comedy than romance, "The Proposal" can't ever quite get over the forced premise of unlikely love blossoming under the gun. ...read the complete Proposal movie review at Chicago Metromix
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for news.comnews.com
The encouraging news is that The Proposal is actually much better than the trailers and associated advance marketing are letting slip. ...read the complete Proposal movie review at news.com
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for msnbc.commsnbc.com
Had "The Proposal" tipped its hand immediately as a Hallmark Channel goo-fest from the get-go, that would have been bad enough, but for a movie to start out so smart and prickly only to descend to those sticky depths is even more annoying. ...read the complete Proposal movie review at msnbc.com
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for The Movie KitThe Movie Kit
Level of difficulty in watching The Proposal: Moderately painless. Despite knowing where all the beats are, I enjoyed watching Sandy and Ryan get naked together. ...read the complete Proposal movie review at The Movie Kit
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for The Seattle TimesThe Seattle Times
Meanwhile, I'll keep waiting for Bullock to make a brilliant screwball rom-com; she's got the chops for it, but so far, not the script. ...read the complete Proposal movie review at The Seattle Times
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for USA TODAYUSA TODAY
Though it falls short of winning our hearts completely, The Proposal is a serviceable and intermittently funny romance made enjoyable by the sparks between Bullock and Reynolds. ...read the complete Proposal movie review at USA TODAY
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Minneapolis Star TribuneMinneapolis Star Tribune
White is the standout, cracking up the audience as only a hyper-charming 87-year-old actress can do. ...read the complete Proposal movie review at Minneapolis Star Tribune
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for BDK's ReviewsBDK's Reviews
Even though I was able to figure out the ending just based on my knowledge of romantic comedies, the film still delivered decent laughs and good chemistry. It's pretty sad when you can tell the direction a film will go, just by watching the trailers. ...read the complete Proposal movie review at BDK's Reviews
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for New York PostNew York Post
SHAMELESSLY derivative, contrived and predictable, "The Proposal" is nonetheless a crowd-pleasing romantic comedy -- the paying audience at a screening I attended laughed their heads off. ...read the complete Proposal movie review at New York Post
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Times
At the soft comic heart of "The Proposal" beats a cheeky update of "The Taming of the Shrew" -- you know, the arranged marriage, wives-submit-to-husbands rubric that Shakespeare played around with all those years ago. ...read the complete Proposal movie review at Los Angeles Times
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Sacramento BeeSacramento Bee
Derivative in most ways, "The Proposal" marks itself as original in one regard: It presents a 44-year-old woman as a potential romantic option for a 32-year-old man without branding her A) a cougar, B) a sugar mama or C) that acronym applied to friends' m ...read the complete Proposal movie review at Sacramento Bee
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Jam! MoviesJam! Movies
Which is apparently much less desirable than Venus -- judging by the horrified disgust that crosses Sandra Bullock's face when her character learns she's about to be deported to, ugh, Toronto. ...read the complete Proposal movie review at Jam! Movies
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for The New York TimesThe New York Times
Like most Hollywood romantic comedies these days, "The Proposal" is all about bringing a woman to her knees, quite literally in this case. ...read the complete Proposal movie review at The New York Times
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for 7M Pictures7M Pictures
So far this summer, the films that have made the biggest splash have been science fiction epics, family films and a bunch of drunk guys in Vegas. It's about time for a break-out romantic comedy. ...read the complete Proposal movie review at 7M Pictures
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Chicago ReaderChicago Reader
The premise is as old as The Taming of the Shrew--a sharp-tongued woman falls for a resourceful suitor who's gotten past her defenses--but it works just fine in this buoyant vehicle for Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds, whose chemistry is a happy surprise ...read the complete Proposal movie review at Chicago Reader
Proposal, The (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for MovieTime, ABC Radio National (Jason Di Rosso)MovieTime, ABC Radio National (Jason Di Rosso)
How far would you go to please your boss? In The Proposal executive assistant Andrew (Ryan Reynolds) agrees to a marriage of convenience so that his powerful Canadian book-publisher boss (Sandra Bullock) can avoid getting deported over a visa bungle. ...read the complete Proposal movie review at MovieTime, ABC Radio National (Jason Di Rosso)
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by kellij66 on July 14, 2009 Marrero, Louisiana
Welcome back Sandra Bullock. You have been sorely missed. This is one of the funniest movies I've ever seen and the chemistry between her and Ryan Reynolds was great. I'd recommend this movie to ...
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by Tetramobile on July 17, 2009 New York, New York
He's such a hilarious person and Sandra knows how to rock the comedy. Together they create a pair that's not only funny, but also entertaining to watch. They know how to movie the story along while not boring you with all the little things ...
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by DefyTime on July 17, 2009 Richardson, Texas
My wife dragged me to this...but I was pleasantly surprised that I like this so much. Very funny happenings all through the movie. Sandra Bullock is pretty easy on the eyes as well. ...
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