THE PROPOSAL directed by Anne Fletcher (USA, 2009)
Anyone looking for proof that Hollywood movies are getting dumber need look no further than this. The preposterous plot is lazy and the chemistry between to two ‘stars’ Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds would barely fill a pipette.
It’s worth seeing only for the performance of ex-Golden Girl, Betty White and for the beautiful scenery of Alaska.
Bullock as pushy, ball breaking boss is totally unconvincing and aside from his admiration for her pert behind it’s hard to see how and why Reynolds falls for her. As a cut and thrust book editor Bullock rapidly seems to forget all about her work commitments. The script follows tried and tested formulas complete with a cringe inducing public declaration of love
Appalling stuff!!
