The Proposal finds that love is a difficult proposition
How are the elements of the charming, traditional romantic comedy "The Proposal" like the checklist of a charming, traditional bride?
The request of a romantic comedy lies mostly in the chemistry between the starring lovebirds.
In that regard, The Proposal has what it takes. Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds prove a likable duo.
A veteran of the genre, Bullock shows she still can be an endearing America's sweetheart, even if she's no longer quite the girl next door.
Reynolds has the appropriate good looks, easygoing charm and comic timing to be a natural in this setting.
The chemical energy between Bullock and Reynolds is fresh and irresistible. In her mid-40s, Bullock has finessed her dewy America's Sweetheart comedy skills to a mature, pearly texture; she's lovable both as an uptight careerist in a pencil skirt and stilettos, and as a lonely lady in a flapping plaid bathrobe.
Reynolds, meanwhile, is just refining his dry comedy thing, learning to get the most from his deceptive cute-face looks.
Who knew these two would, hmmm, complete each other? Working together, both are surer and more disciplined in delivering their comedy goods."Proposal" has "plenty of laughs"The boisterous family dynamics. The eccentric supporting players (none more extreme than Oscar Nunez from "The Office"). The snappy screwball dialogue in Pete Chiarelli's script. And the way Anne Fletcher directs like a camp counselor wrangling bunkmates ... it's all been seen before. For a reason. These elements work.
As the wise and saucy matriarch of the family, the divine 87-year-old Betty White has fun as one hot grandma -- and inspires her younger stars to say "I do," too.
The request of a romantic comedy lies mostly in the chemistry between the starring lovebirds.
In that regard, The Proposal has what it takes. Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds prove a likable duo.
A veteran of the genre, Bullock shows she still can be an endearing America's sweetheart, even if she's no longer quite the girl next door.
Reynolds has the appropriate good looks, easygoing charm and comic timing to be a natural in this setting.
The chemical energy between Bullock and Reynolds is fresh and irresistible. In her mid-40s, Bullock has finessed her dewy America's Sweetheart comedy skills to a mature, pearly texture; she's lovable both as an uptight careerist in a pencil skirt and stilettos, and as a lonely lady in a flapping plaid bathrobe.
Reynolds, meanwhile, is just refining his dry comedy thing, learning to get the most from his deceptive cute-face looks.
Who knew these two would, hmmm, complete each other? Working together, both are surer and more disciplined in delivering their comedy goods."Proposal" has "plenty of laughs"The boisterous family dynamics. The eccentric supporting players (none more extreme than Oscar Nunez from "The Office"). The snappy screwball dialogue in Pete Chiarelli's script. And the way Anne Fletcher directs like a camp counselor wrangling bunkmates ... it's all been seen before. For a reason. These elements work.
As the wise and saucy matriarch of the family, the divine 87-year-old Betty White has fun as one hot grandma -- and inspires her younger stars to say "I do," too.
The Proposal Trailer
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