Prepare to be entertained...

Rating: 7/10 (29 June 2009)

Somewhere between the outlandish behavior of John Belushi and his accomplices in Animal House, and the suave, sophisticated humor of the characters portrayed by Cary Grant and Grace Kelly in To Catch A Thief, lies the comedy of The Proposal. Does the movie require a suspension of belief? Absolutely! And most of the plot and sub-plots are predictable. But don't most vehicles of pure entertainment engage in some degree of literary license? Sandra Bullock is her usual delightful self although her character strives to be one merciless and hated female boss. Ryan Reynolds, her less well known co-star is cast perfectly as her personal indentured servant and soon-to-be lover. Their screen scenes together leave one aching with the desire to see more of them... and by the same token, there are some other scenes that should have been left out. The supporting cast of Craig T. Nelson, Mary Steenburgen, and Betty White are often misused and at times, miscast, but they all do what they are supposed to do... support the story and make the stars shine brighter. Overall, the whole story is a bit improbable and a tad too reminiscent of the film Green Card, but still highly entertaining.