The Proposal

About The Proposal

'The Proposal' is an American romantic comedy film directed by Anne Fletcher and written by Peter Chiarelli. Released in 2009, the film takes the audience on a turbulent yet hilarious journey with Margaret Tate (Sandra Bullock) and Andrew Paxton (Ryan Reynolds).

The plot revolves around Margaret, a high-powered book editor in New York who forces Andrew, her long-suffering assistant, to marry her to avoid deportation to Canada. They then travel to Alaska to meet his quirky family and the duo find themselves in a series of comedic situations.

Making/Production

'The Proposal' was produced by the production companies Kurtzman/Orci and Mandeville Films and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The film was shot in Boston, Massachusetts and Alaska.

Actors

• Sandra Bullock as Margaret Tate. Bullock plays an uptight executive who exhibits vulnerability and warmth as the movie unfolds.
• Ryan Reynolds as Andrew Paxton. Reynolds showcases humor and charm in his role as he dances between being an underassistant and a potential husband.
• Mary Steenburgen as Grace Paxton, Andrew's mother who welcomed Margaret with an open heart.
• Craig T. Nelson as Joe Paxton, Andrew's stern father.
• Betty White as Grandma Annie, stealing several scenes with her hilarious performance.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• The film was originally titled 'The Favor'.
• Despite playing the mother of Ryan Reynolds, Mary Steenburgen is only 12 years his senior.
• The film marked Sandra Bullock's biggest opening weekend at the time.

Awards

The film earned a nomination for Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical at the 67th Golden Globe Awards and Sandra Bullock received a nomination for Best Actress - Motion Picture Comedy or Musical.

Quotes

• "Three days ago, I loathed you. I used to dream about you getting hit by a cab. Then we had our little adventure up in Alaska and things started to changed. Things changed when we kissed. And when you told me about your tattoo. Even when you checked me out when we were naked. But I didn't realize any of this, until I was standing alone... in a barn... wifeless. Now, you could imagine my disappointment when it suddenly dawned on me that the woman I love is about to be kicked out of the country. So Margaret, marry me, because I'd like to date you." - Andrew Paxton
• "Oh, Jesus God! No! Margaret let's just talk about this!" - Andrew Paxton
• "Why are you panting?" - Margaret Tate

Music, Soundtrack

• "Relax" by Frankie Goes to Hollywood.
• "Love Me Tenderly" by The Felice Brothers.
• "Time of My Life" by Jeanette Olsson.
• "Freedom" by Pete Peterkin.