The Proposal (2009)

Director: Anne Fletcher
Screenwriter: Peter Chiarelli
Cast: Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Mary Steenburgen, Greg T. Nelson, Betty White
Genre: Drama / Comedy / Romance
Region: United States
language: English
Released: 2009-06-19
Runtime: 108 minutes
Also known as: Devil Proposing (Hong Kong) / Time-Limited Sign of Love (Taiwan) / Devil Proposing / Making a Fake Come True
Rating: IMDB 6.7 / Rotten Tomatoes 45%

Movie Synopsis
Margaret (Sandra Bullock played by Sandra Bullock) is an executive of a well-known publishing company in the United States. They all kept silent about her, and secretly called her the “devil head” in their hearts.
Margaret turned a deaf ear to all this and continued to implement an iron fist policy, but just as her career was in full swing, a bad news almost knocked her out – for some technical reasons, her visa could not be renewed, and she herself had to be deported. Canadian origin.
In order to keep everything she had worked so hard to do, Margaret decided to pretend to marry her assistant Andrew (Ryan Reynolds) to obtain residency in the United States. Under half lure and half coercion, Andrew agreed to this ridiculous request.
The Immigration Service will test the two in a week, and Margaret still doesn’t know anything about Andrew. This weekend, she and Andrew returned to his hometown together…

“The Proposal” is a romantic comedy film released in 2009, directed by Anne Fletcher and starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds. The film follows Margaret Tate (Sandra Bullock), a high-powered editor-in-chief who is about to be deported back to Canada for violating her visa. In order to stay in the United States, she forces her assistant, Andrew Paxton (Ryan Reynolds), to agree to marry her. Andrew reluctantly agrees, and they travel to his family’s home in Alaska to celebrate his grandmother’s 90th birthday and meet his family.

Once in Alaska, Margaret and Andrew must convince his family and the U.S. Immigration agent that they are in love and plan to get married. Along the way, they begin to develop real feelings for each other, and must decide whether to follow through with their fake engagement or admit the truth.

The film was generally well-received by audiences and critics, who praised the chemistry between Bullock and Reynolds, as well as the supporting cast, which includes Betty White and Mary Steenburgen. The film was a box office success, grossing over $317 million worldwide.

“The Proposal” was noted for its portrayal of a strong female lead character in Margaret Tate, who is initially depicted as a cold and demanding boss, but ultimately learns to be vulnerable and open with her feelings. The film also touches on themes of family, love, and acceptance, as Margaret and Andrew navigate their relationship and their respective families.

Overall, “The Proposal” is a light-hearted romantic comedy that offers plenty of laughs and heartwarming moments. It has become a popular favorite among fans of the genre, and continues to be enjoyed by audiences today.