Stereotypical but entertaining...

Rating: 6/10 (20 December 2015)

You already know what you are in for when you sit down to watch this movie, and sure enough "The Proposal" does follow the standard guide of how-to-make-a-romantic-comedy. And yes, it follows that blueprint to the letter.
The story is about Margaret (played by Sandra Bullock), a disliked and feared editor who is about to be deported from USA as her visa expires. Coming up with an impromptu plan on the fly, she decides to marry her assistant (played by Ryan Reynolds). But there is no love between the two, and just how will a trip to remote Alaska convince the US immigration that the planned marriage is not a hoax just to stay in America.
The movie follows the stereotypical hate-turns-to-love recipe and is just oozing with predictability. But it is just sappy and generic enough to be that much entertaining. And the chemistry between Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds is quite good.
The movie has an impressive cast and supportive cast that includes Craig T. Nelson, Mary Steenburgen and Betty White.
"The Proposal" is definitely one to watch if you like romantic comedy.