I mean, I usually do NOT like rom-coms at all! But I actually really liked it, yeah the plot was predictable and the basic storyline used to death, but there were some really sharp and witty dialogue and Reynolds and Bullocks chemistry was great.
shareDitto that!
I always figure the plots in romcoms are going to be over familiar so for me it's all about the stars and the dialogue. I like Sandra Bullock a lot, and Ryan Reynolds made a good match for her. By the end of the movie I believed they were in love, so that worked for me. Dialogue didn't sparkle, but I chuckled a few times - biggest one was when Sandra was trying on the old wedding dress and Betty White was adjusting it and saying stuff like... "Just trying to find your boobs... (laughs) oh, this is like an Easter egg hunt." Not Oscar caliber stuff, but the right actress was saying the right thing, and Sandra played the scene well.
Exactly. What made it for me was when they were finding out facts about each other "what am I allergic to?" "Pine nuts, and the full spectrum of human emotion." - as you say, it wasn't Oscar worthy, but it was surprisingly enjoyable.
shareVery well-done and entertaining romantic comedy (part drama) with several intelligent insights into relationships and into just plain individuals. Sandra Bullock is excellent and it is too bad she didn't make more movies like this when she was younger (ala Jean Arthur in the 30's and 40's). There is one film where she is a ticket seller (for trains or subway, I think) that also uses her talents to good advantage.
The Proposal is well written and the evolution of the Bullock character is realistically portrayed. But, most important, this film has some really important truths to teach us about life. I disagree with all reviewers who see no depth in this film. Dismissing it as a light-weight comedy with not much to offer is churlish and just plain wrong-headed. Love and other related themes need all the good, if not great, films that can be produced and watched intelligently. Finally, as a kind of aside, the multi-episode, television show "Life" (not a typical show by any means) starring Damian Lewis has a lot to show movie makers about how to make a movie that is both a comedy and drama, with real people and interesting, entertaining elements and themes. Proviso: Life also has Damian Lewis, one of the finest actors of our time. Finally, good movies that please an intelligent, discerning viewer are few and far between. We should be grateful for movies like The Proposal that entertain and teach.
I liked the line where she took ages to back herself down the ladder to the boat, and he said "Congratulations. I'm a hundred years old.".
shareIt was a lot funnier than I thought it was going to be - a very pleasant way to waste a Saturday evening.
"The dead do not suffer the living to pass"
"You will suffer me"
I have to agree- caught it on British TV last week- don't get all these 'poo pooers'- relax and enjoy!- Betty White always good value- good comic timing and acting from Reynolds and Bullock- the naked crashing in to each other was larf out loud stuff- so not American Beauty- but having said that- quite glad it wasn’t.!
Rock and Doris live in the second millennium!!!
so glad this positivity is out there..
not all films are works of prestigious artistic witty deep thought-provoking excellence..
there is clearly a place for films that can uplift and inspire you with their simplicity despite a somewhat-formulaic setting..
and there is nothing wrong with that..
and all that being said.. {whilst i am rather sleep deprived too -- all apologies}..
i feel that this had many wonderful elements..
so before people keep pointing out how bad it is or similar in style to other films of its genre..
perhaps think why you are saying it..
as i suspect most of you lovely humans out there sometimes do want to relax with a so-called "boring rom-com" film.
{i say this as if everyone on here will somehow be moved by my words & be less critical & more open to looking for the goodness in more situations.. more films.. more of anything.. hehe.. ^_^}
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personally.. i am absolutely in awe of everything the world of creativity has to offer.. {not just film and tv.. but ok.. this is IMDb}..
even within the spectrum.. from low to big budget.. independent to highly commercial..
and yes i do feel that sadly a lot of goodness may go unnoticed because it is small-time..
but despite that.. being overly critical & negative of a film that isn't perfect.. {what is?} just for the sake of it and to make unkind comments about the people both on screen and behind that we mostly in truth know little about seems so pointless..
i think just change the channel.. watch something you do know you like.. or go outside.. meditate.. or perhaps even look again.. with positive glasses on.. so-to-speak.. you may feel relaxed.. happy or even inspired by the smallest thing in the most commercial place..
besides.. everything big was small once right?
anyway :: i quite enjoyed the film.. i didn't expect to be moved greatly.. but it was better than i thought it would be and did make me smile. ^_^
peace....
:::: love and peace ::::
Very nicely said natalichka!!! (love your name)
More like this in the world can only help.
Agreed.
It was formula, but well-done. I dug it.
Movies like this get a hard time, because let's face it, they're not out to be taken seriously - they're there to be fun, throwaway and funny. I wasn't expecting much, and was pleasantly surprised. Nice chemistry between the leads, some often hilarious Reynolds moments, ridiculous plot, but catchy. Type of film you can stick on to pick you up when you're feeling down.
shareExactly. :)
shareI completely agree. As someone who hates mawkish and generic romcoms (which this was to a point), it was also really funny and smart and had great performances.
shareOh, I couldn't agree more w/you. I saw it this afternoon! Over the years, I've grown to like rom-coms more, and this one was really cute to me.
shareI'm a guy, usually into action/sci fi type movies and I love this. Always been a Ryan Reynolds fan and I like Sandra a lot. I thought this was a funny and sweet movie.