‘The Proposal’

A woman (Sandra Bullock) pretends to be engaged to her assistant (Ryan Reynolds) to avoid deportation to Canada.

Running time/rating: 1:47; PG-13 for sexual content, nudity and language

What they’re saying: “ ‘The Proposal’ won’t catch any bouquets for originality, but in terms of a bended-knee pitch for the affections of women, this romantic comedy pretty much pulls out all the stops.” – Brian Lowry, Variety