The Proposal (2009) Critic Reviews

The chemical energy between Bullock and Reynolds is fresh and irresistible.Read the full review

The situations might be formulaic, but the teamwork of the two leads brings them to sparkling life.Read the full review

Recycles a plot that was already old when Tracy and Hepburn were trying it out. You see it coming from a great distance away. As it draws closer, you don't duck out of the way, because it is so cheerfully done, you don't mind being hit by it.Read the full review

The Proposal won't catch any bouquets for originality, but in terms of a bended-knee pitch for the affections of women -- including Ryan Reynolds’ boyish charms, a hip granny and even a beyond-adorable puppy -- this romantic comedy pretty much pulls out all the stops.Read the full review

It's as predictable and comforting as a Happy Meal, but it must be said that The Proposal manages to elicit some genuinely amusing moments.Read the full review

Just a good old-fashioned romance, one in which people actually bring out the best in one another rather than the worst. How novel is that?Read the full review

A serviceable and intermittently funny romance.Read the full review

It's the material that stinks, failing to give even an old pro like White more than a couple of modest laughs.Read the full review

The premise of The Proposal is one big cliche.Read the full review