Welcome to the sister article to Comedy Clicks! Each week, we will be taking an in depth look at some of the best comedy films that the world of cinema can offer! Today we will be looking at The Proposal.

About the Film

Summary of Plot

A pushy boss forces her young assistant to marry her in order to keep her visa status in the U.S. and avoid deportation to Canada. – iMDB

Year Of Release

2009

Running Time

1 Hour 48 Minutes

Director

Anne Fletcher

Tagline

Here comes the bribe…

Opening Weekend US & Canada

$33,627,598

Trailer

Starring

Sandra Bullock – Margaret Tate
Ryan Reynolds – Andrew Paxton
Mary Steenburgen – Grace Paxton
Craig T Nelson – Joe Paxton
Betty White – Grandma Annie

Song From the OST

Trivia

• Betty White almost turned down her role in the film because filming would require her to spend ten weeks away from her golden retriever.
• Julia Roberts was the first choice to play Margaret but reportedly refused to take a pay cut, so Sandra Bullock took over the role.
• Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds had been friends for nine years before shooting this movie.
• As Margaret grows progressively warmer throughout the film her hairstyle goes from a slick ponytail to being completely down and soft.
• The eagle that grabbed the dog was an Australian Wedged-tailed Eagle.