Amazing how two very different people fall in love

Rating: 6/10 (30 January 2011)

This is a silly film, but fun if flawed and okay if not taken too literally. It follows a bit the formula of 'While You Were Sleeping' but doesn't have some of its excesses (although it has some other excesses that one doesn't) and is by no means christmassy. Nevertheless, they are different films, being both romantic comedies and both starring Sandra Bullock.
'The Proposal' is not much of a movie and its plot is quite predictable and formulaic, but it does well its aim of entertaining the public. It's a story of blackmail, selfishness and manipulation which converts in... love! Such a strange "marriage"...
Julia Roberts was to have taken the role of Margaret Tate. However, just like in 'While You Were Sleeping' Demi Moore was replaced by Sandra Bullock, on this one Julia Roberts was replaced by Sandra Bullock. Very clever decision in both cases. I couldn't see Demi Moore in that role or that frog's mouth Julia Roberts in this role.
Ryan Reynolds and the loving Sandra Bullock have a nice chemistry. They convince as a couple who hates each other but eventually fall in love. Both act well, but Sandra Bullock is better in her performance. While beautiful, she wasn't always a great actress, but with age she has improved considerably.
Sandra Bullock... can you believe she was nearly in her mid-40's when she did this movie? She is in amazing shape! She's undoubtedly a milf and there are a few "sexy" scenes with her in this movie. A real delight for the eyes and soul of men.