The audience is thrown from an uptight high scale New York office building to a questionable bar in Sitka Alaska. And what makes the movie The Proposal so funny is we get to witness Sandra Bullock at the top of her game being abruptly pitched to the bottom. And the rest of the movie is her just clawing on.
The Proposal is about a very in control book editor Margaret Tate (Sandra Bullock) suddenly hit with the fact that deportation back to Canada is a very real reality in the near future. And what does she do? Throw anyone else's feelings out the window and force her assistant Andrew Paxton (Ryan Reynolds) to marry her. Yeah, I know what you're thinking...only in the movies.
Even though the plot line is a little out there, it makes for a pretty hilarious roller coaster ride. And at the end of the day, I really just want to laugh my head off and not worry about how completely unrealistic it is. It compares to Fool's Gold and 50 First Dates, but is much better.
Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds are absolutely brilliant in this movie. The way they play off each other always made me laugh. And in truth, I didn't think the story was that extraordinary, but the actors make it pop. However, there is one other key element that made it pop.
And that is Betty White.
Betty White plays Andrew's cute, slightly twisted ninety year old grandmother, and adds a whole different kind of unpredictable laughter.
Sure, the scene where Sandra and Ryan collide stark naked is hard not to laugh at. The scene where Sandra has the bald eagle snatch her cell phone right out of her hands is priceless. And the male stripper is, urr, well, interesting. But Betty White's scene where she is tribal chanting in the forest is gut splitting! Totally unexpected and hilarious!
I recommend The Proposal to anyone who loves a good laugh. Look past the predictable romantic comedy plot line, and soak up the pure humour. And do as I did, and erase the "Happily Ever After" ending from your thoughts.
And if all else fails, the scenery is breath taking. It will make you want to take a trip to Alaska- guaranteed!
The Proposal is about a very in control book editor Margaret Tate (Sandra Bullock) suddenly hit with the fact that deportation back to Canada is a very real reality in the near future. And what does she do? Throw anyone else's feelings out the window and force her assistant Andrew Paxton (Ryan Reynolds) to marry her. Yeah, I know what you're thinking...only in the movies.
Even though the plot line is a little out there, it makes for a pretty hilarious roller coaster ride. And at the end of the day, I really just want to laugh my head off and not worry about how completely unrealistic it is. It compares to Fool's Gold and 50 First Dates, but is much better.
Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds are absolutely brilliant in this movie. The way they play off each other always made me laugh. And in truth, I didn't think the story was that extraordinary, but the actors make it pop. However, there is one other key element that made it pop.
And that is Betty White.
Betty White plays Andrew's cute, slightly twisted ninety year old grandmother, and adds a whole different kind of unpredictable laughter.
Sure, the scene where Sandra and Ryan collide stark naked is hard not to laugh at. The scene where Sandra has the bald eagle snatch her cell phone right out of her hands is priceless. And the male stripper is, urr, well, interesting. But Betty White's scene where she is tribal chanting in the forest is gut splitting! Totally unexpected and hilarious!
I recommend The Proposal to anyone who loves a good laugh. Look past the predictable romantic comedy plot line, and soak up the pure humour. And do as I did, and erase the "Happily Ever After" ending from your thoughts.
And if all else fails, the scenery is breath taking. It will make you want to take a trip to Alaska- guaranteed!
Sweet! i just may see that movie now!
ReplyDeletei trust your judgement :)