Metacritic Movie Ratings
The Proposal Reviews

A sample of reviews from critics across the country.

• 83

  out of 100

  Entertainment WeeklyLisa Schwarzbaum

  The chemical energy between Bullock and Reynolds is fresh and irresistible.

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• 80

  out of 100

  The Hollywood Reporter

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

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• 75

  out of 100

  Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert

  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.

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• 70

  out of 100

  Los Angeles Times

  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?

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• 70

  out of 100

  VarietyBrian Lowry

  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.

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• 63

  out of 100

  USA TodayClaudia Puig

  A serviceable and intermittently funny romance.

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• 50

  out of 100

  The New York TimesManohla Dargis

  Ms. Bullock, who excels at playing spunky, is as appealing as usual, but the role proves as awkward as those heels.

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