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by Todd Pearage Rated PG-13 for sexual content, nudity and language. Directed by Anne Fletcher (27 Dresses) Starring Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Mary Steenburgen, Craig T. Nelson, Oscar Nunez, and Betty White Todd's Rating: Theatre Worthy Margaret Tate (Sandra Bullock) is the executive editor-in-chief of a book publishing company, Colden Books, who forces her assistant Andrew Paxton (Ryan Reynolds) to marry her in order to avoid being deported to Canada. He grudgingly accepts, under the condition that he is promoted to the position of editor. When the government investigates, the two are forced to spend the weekend with his parents in Alaska in order to sell the lie. However the weekend has a peculiar effect on both of them… and they start to fall in love. Let’s be honest, most romantic comedies are either predictable cheese or predictable filth. And while the formula for The Proposal is just as predictable, the journey feels fresh and fun. I attribute that to Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullock who are both outstanding. They have genuine chemistry and are completely believable as a couple. Not to mention the fact that they are hilarious. The support cast is just as good. In fact, it's hard to imagine a better "family" than Craig T. Nelson as the distant and intimidating dad, Mary Steenburgen as the easy-going mom, and the legendary Betty White as the rambunctious, speak-her-mind Grandma. They all play each scene flawlessly. It’s hard to believe that with all that talent, there is room for a scene-stealer… but there is. The Office’s Oscar Nuñez plays Ramone, the outrageously flamboyant but not-terribly-talented stripper, general store manager and the town preacher. Director Anne Fletcher keeps things moving at an enjoyable pace and a perfect balance between laughs and tender moments. Although there are a few PG-13 moments, The Proposal has the charm and innocence of films like Meet the Parents and Hitch. Yes there is a scene where Ryan and Sandra are naked and they show… well almost everything. But within the awkward context, it’s intended to make you laugh more than anything else… and yeah I laughed. I laughed almost as much as I did during Ramone’s striptease. Again, in another context it’s offensive and dirty… here it’s so over the top that it’s just plain funny. With an amazing cast, a great director, a fun story, plenty of laughs and a big heart… The Proposal is a “Theater Worthy” romantic comedy. SHOULD KIDS SEE IT? This PG-13 may be on the mild side but with a naked Reynolds and Bullock I would keep this one away from younger viewers. 
Todd Pearage is a movie buff at heart, but he's not your traditional film critic.
Todd is a blue collar film geek, from his job years ago at Blockbuster to his heartfelt online movie reviews. But
Todd isn't just a film geek. He has worked with middle and high school students since 1991 as a youth pastor in
Baptist, Methodist and Presbyterian Churches. Todd and his wife Lynda are both graduates of Philadelphia Biblical
University and have two children, Brianna and Caleb. Todd loves sports and movies and is always up for a good laugh.
He is a die-hard Pittsburgh Steelers fan, and his favorite movies include Braveheart and Tommy Boy. Todd's reviews
reflect his love for kids and for his family.
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