Film Review: The Proposal

Most of my regular readers will know that i have an unhealthy desire to be Ryan Reynolds and have something of a man crush for him (http://toheadspace.blogspot.com/2009/05/adams-corner-2-man-crush-ok-or-gay.html)

So, I entered this viewing with high expectations and I have to admit I was slightly disappointed.

The acting by Bullock and Reynolds is superb (especially the later, and thats without bias) they perform their roles perfectly and have great chemistry and comic timing on screen. There are some immensely funny moments in the film, but you can see them coming a mile off.

That tends to be a running theme, the script is entirely predictable from start to finish. This isn't always a problem but it makes it very difficult to make a good film this way as it has to be done perfectly well so the viewer isnt disappointed when they see what they were expecting.

There are no twists, in fact the opposite, they appear to build a potential twist only to discard the very idea. Which could be construed as a twist itself? Confused? I was also.

The film lacks substance, its quite an interesting idea but not enough to make a great film out of. That being said, it was enjoyably watchable and will be a hit for dating couples across the country. I'd have this film around 7.0/10.

Hopefully, Reynolds next piece of work will have a behind camera staff worthy of his talents.