The Proposal [Blu-ray] [Region Free]

What struck me first about this sarcastically funny, engaging film was the chemistry between the two lead actors: Sandra Bullock (Margaret Tate) and Ryan Reynolds (Andrew Paxton). Margaret is the tyrannical senior editor of an esteemed publishing house. Andrew just happens to be her whipping boy of an assistant in a role reversal of definite ill-fortune. Just as she is making her rounds with Andrew, firing people and calling the shots, she is called into the office of her bosses and then later an eager INS agent. They inform her that her visa has expired and she will be deported back to her home country. Hmm, now what's a girl to do to stay in the country? As Andrew simpers into the office, Margaret lets the men know of their upcoming nuptials of which Andrew is gagging inside to have to go along with... Until... he realizes that this finally gives him the upper hand with Margaret. She will not promote him to an editor for reasons of her own. He blackmails her and goes along with the scheme. It is Andrew's "Gammie Annie's" (Betty White) ninetieth birthday party ensuing in just four days. They must convince his mother and father that they have since fallen in love from Margaret once being his mortal enemy, his sworn nemesis, and now they wish to get married in his hometown of... Sitka, Alaska, no less.They must face a huge house party together congratulating the happy couple once they arrive in Sitka far from land and at their island home. The party-goers love Andrew and want all of the details of how they fell in love to try to convince everyone on that island that they are ready for marriage. From sharing a bedroom at his parent's home as his mother and Gammie believe this is where they should sleep, to dragging Margaret and all of the girls off to a surprise bachelorette party... Keep your eye on the male tray carrier and server from the Very Beginning of their Day in Sitka right on through to the end of the film. From boat rides when Margaret cannot swim to letting his family's new puppy get outside to be carried away by an eagle only to be saved by Margaret's cell phone to blankets and even 'Easter Egg' Hunts. The laughs just keep coming at you. Gammie may just be onto something going on getting a 'feel' for Margaret. She has her come to find her in the deep woods to do a dance for the Spirits where we see Margaret finally let her hair down (literally). The movie does have that fun setup for predictability, but this is why I really loved it. I know what happens and it always makes me smile while viewing it. What makes a straight-laced Margaret come totally unraveled is what is funny and Andrew's reaction to his once dictator boss having found her much softer edges is just as understandable. Sure, it is a while after she almost drowns to death but Andrew deserves a ton of comeuppance after all she has put him through. I would love it if these two would team up for more comedies, they do it so well.

Great movie!

One of the funniest movies I have seen, Betty White is great in this!

My favorite rom com of all time. I have probably watched it a thousand times.

Great movie

Here we go! It's another rehashed plot, romantic fluff, mildly entertaining movie that I frankly enjoyed. It has a great cast, silly premise, and happy ending.It's about two people thrown together that despise one another. A high-powered, overbearing diva of a boss in the publishing industry - Sandra Bullock; and a handsome, kind, assistant who seeks a career doing what he loves. Their relationship as boss/subservient is pretty pathetic, until the big-powered career woman is faced with being deported back to Canada because her visa expired. (You think she would have been on top of that one!) Since her assistant does everything for her, why not have him marry her so she can stay in the country? Sounds reasonable. A few threats, the fear of losing his job, and you have a somewhat crazy plot.Let me just say that Ryan Reynolds doesn't do enough movies, especially with his shirt off. After all, he was voted the sexiest man alive in 2010 by People Magazine. I really like him, and I think he could be king of romantic comedy rather than a green lantern if he did more movies. He's engaging, nice eye candy, and has that charismatic sweetheart attraction. It seems as though he'd rather hide behind the screen doing voice acting of late, and his movies on the horizon don't interest me.Sandra is a bit different in this role, playing the mean employer, who thinks the world revolves around her life and career. High-powered and used to getting what she demands, her character is much different. The only similarities are the ending of the movie that is a mirror of "While You Were Sleeping," which contains the altar confession and love of a family she never had. In fact, it's so similar, it's a bit plagiarist freaky.The hoot of the movie is Bette White, who plays the eccentric and feisty grandmother of the clan. Let's face it, that old woman is a classy lady, who shows us that laughter is good for your health. Does she ever not smile?Well, the plot is a bit rehashed, but it's good light entertainment. The high point of the movie is, of course, naked Ryan Reynolds and stark naked Sandra Bullock running into each other chest to chest, with Sandra falling on top of him. Quite hilarious, which I'm sure they must have had a great time filming the scene. It's a scream watching Sandra beforehand running around with a wash cloth over her privates and her arms across her boobs. Ryan undresses to show off six pack abs. Of course, my focal point in that scene stayed upon his buff naked body.In any event, I give more than the general public. Heck, the scenery in Alaska at least deserves four stars.

This movie makes me happy in the fact that it seems that it is possible to find the right person to be with in your life. I also feel that that is possible!