The Proposal

Movie Details:

Cast & Characters:

• Sandra Bullock as Margaret Tate
• Ryan Reynolds as Andrew Paxton
• Malin Åkerman as Gertrude
• Craig T. Nelson as Joe Paxton
• Mary Steenburgen as Grace Paxton
• Betty White as Annie Paxton
• Oscar Nunez as Ramone
• Denis O’Hare as Mr. Gilbertson
• Michael Nouri as Chairman Bergen
• Aasif Mandvi as Bob Spaulding
• Michael Mosley as Chuck

Storyline:

For three years, Andrew Paxton has slaved as the assistant to Margaret Tate, hard-driving editor at a New York publisher. When Margaret, a Canadian, faces deportation for an expired visa, she hatches a scheme to marry Andrew, and he agrees if she will promise him a promotion. A skeptical INS agent vows to test the couple about each other the next Monday. Andrew had plans to fly home that weekend for his grandma’s 90th, so Margaret goes with him–to Sitka, Alaska, where Mom, Dad, and Grandma await. Family dynamics take over: tensions between Andrew and his dad, an ex-girlfriend, Andrew’s dislike of Margaret, and Margaret’s past color the next few days, with the INS ready to charge Andrew with fraud.

About Movie:

The Proposal is an American romantic comedy film directed by Anne Fletcher and written by Peter Chiarelli. It is produced by Kurtzman/Orci Productions, Mandeville Films and Touchstone Pictures for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, and stars Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds with Malin Åkerman, Craig T. Nelson, Mary Steenburgen and Betty White in supporting roles.

Peter Chiarelli wrote the script for the film in 2005. In May 2007, it was announced that Sandra Bullock had been given a lead role for The Proposal. Nearly two months later, it was reported that plans were being finalized for Ryan Reynolds to star opposite Bullock.

Shooting for The Proposal began on April 2, 2008 in Rockport, Massachusetts. In the days leading up to production, part of the town was remodeled to simulate Sitka, Alaska, the primary setting. Principal photography began on April 9 at Bearskin Neck, and continued for 24 hours.

Filming for The Proposal was delayed briefly when Bullock and her husband were involved in a car accident. The Proposal contained 350 special effect shots, with some parts edited using computer-generated imagery.

Development began in 2005 when Chiarelli wrote the script. Principal filming occurred over two months from March to May 2008. The film received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the performances and chemistry between Bullock and Reynolds but criticized its screenplay and what was seen as a formulaic plot structure. It was a box office success, grossing over $317 million worldwide on its $40 million budget. Bullock was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical.

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