So, being a girl, I'm not ashamed to say I'm a sucker for romance and all things romantic. Romantic comedies are so much fun. French Kiss anyone? Plus, I love me some Sandra Bullock in a romantic comedy! Two Weeks Notice is one of my favorites which is why I was so excited about seeing The Proposal. I'd also read a few interviews with SB and Ryan Reynolds and since they are such good friends off-screen and are much reported to have awesome on-screen chemistry, I figured I was in for a treat. Unfortunately, this was not the case. I do have to admit that given the lack of great romantic comedies in the past few years (He's Just Not That Into You = Bleh), it's going to take a lot to get my approval. That being said, I just didn't think the premise of this movie was at all believable. We are supposed to believe these people fell for each other over a weekend? I mean I know we've been asked to believe that much in the past (Romeo and Juliet only knew each other for a total of 3 days before they killed themselves over true love) but Ryan Reynold's character, Andrew, HATED his ball-busting boss for a very long time before falling in love with her over a two day period. Plus, we are lead to believe he has suffered greatly at the hands of this woman who goes from being a heartless, super bitch to a sensitive, insecure, and ultimately lonely woman who falls in love with her assistant. I can't even imagine the dynamics in that relationship in the long run. Also, when exactly does Andrew fall in love with Magaret? When Margaret opens up to Andrew and tell him what her tattoo means to her and a few other little personal tidbits? Yeah, I don't think so.
Romantic comedies aren't always believable, I get that. But they make us WANT to believe this romance is possible and attainable. The Proposal never once makes you feel that. And that is a damn shame since I truly love Sandra Bullock in most everything she does. All in all, another disappointment in the romantic comedy genre!
Rose
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