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Movie Review of The Proposal
Apr 08, 2011 10:24 AM 1981 Views
(Updated Apr 08, 2011 10:38 AM)

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They were both working in the same company which is "The Golden Books". Margaret is the Editor-in-chief in their company and she has this ever attentive assistant, Andrew. Their boss received a letter from the immigration that Margaret's visa has been denied and needs to be deported in Toronto, Canada. But then there is Andrew and Margaret came to think that she will use Andrew to be her fiance so that she will be an immigrant of the said country.


Andrew was shocked and they came to the office of the immigration and the man warned them that if they weren’t true couples they will face the consequences which is Margaret will be deported and Andrew will pay an amount and he will be imprisoned for 5 years. But then they will be tested by having this appointed interview date to test if they really knew each other.


The man will also contact all Margaret and Andrew’s relatives if they really are in love with each other. Margaret said that they will be going to Andrew’s parents which apparently living in Sitca,  Alaska. Both agreed to the man’s condition with them. The funny thing is Andrew commanded her that she should have a proposal, so what she did is -she kneels down and take the hand of Andrew. The next day, they flew to Alaska and when they arrived in the airport, Andrew’s parents warmly welcome them. Margaret was so amazed because most of the Stores there are owned by PAXTON(the family name of Andrew).


She thought of Andrew that he is poor and lives an ordinary life there in Alaska but all of that were indefinitely wrong. She’s surprised of the house where Andrew grew and the family that Andrew have. They had a small party which comprises of their closes family friends and relatives. Andrew announced that they’re already engaged and about to have their wedding as soon as possible.


His father really has this doubt that they weren’t true couples but of course Andrew defended and Explained about it and there’s nothing to doubt about. They make stories about how they met each other, their craziest moments, and how Andrew proposed. Everyone giggles and demands for a kiss. . So the night came and they were to sleep in the same room. Andrew’s grandmother and his mother were very supportive to them and they keep on telling the couples to make a baby. Andrew slept on the floor and Margaret is on the bed. The next day, Andrew’s mom and grandmother borrowed Margaret from him to have its shower party in the bar. Margaret and Andrew’s ex-girlfriend meet again and talked about her breakup with Andrew. While in the ground, Andrew’s dad apologizes to him and Andrew did not accept it because he’s still having his doubt. Andrew keeps on chopping the log with a very loud music in his ears because he is very angry with his dad. Then Margaret had her shower upstairs and there’s no towel in the bathroom so she finds one on the open cabinet which Andrew left it opened because he hung his clothes in the balcony. Margaret attempted to go out of the bathroom naked but Kevin(the white cute puppy) keeps on barking her so what she made is she put Kevin on the rug and pull him inside the bathroom and closes the door. Margaret loses her balance and she bump to Andrew’s naked body also. They accidentally hugged each other and then they were arguing of whose mistake it was to bump with each other. The sun sets and the evening came; they talked about the tattoo on Margaret’s back. She had it when she was 16 years old after her parent’s death. It was very sad and hard in her part to live alone but then she’s used to it. Andrew can’t help but cry silently. The morning comes and both of them were shocked because of their parent’s knock. They fixed their selves and pretending to be sweet couples of the morning sun. They were informed about their tomorrow’s wedding. They attempt to refuse but Andrew’s grandmother had this drama that she would likely see her grandson got married before she die and the couples have their thumbs up right away. Andrew and Margaret go to grocery stores and then Margaret has to surf the net because her phone was taken by the crow. Andrew left her for a while to approach her ex-girlfriend outside the café. Margaret saw them and feels so indifferent. She’s jealous because she knew that Andrew is really glad to see her ex-girlfriend. When they are having their way back home, they were being interrupted by Andrew’s grandmother and mom saying they will have to borrow Margaret again for the preparation of their wedding. Margaret fits her wedding dress and there’s a need to be tailored again. Her grandmother in law gives her a necklace that’s been inherited generation by generation. They go back to their house and they were being blocked by Andrew’s dad that he wants to talk to them about their relationship. The man in the immigration come to visit and wants to have the statement of the couples so Andrew in his angry side said that their wedding will be held tomorrow. After giving his statement they walked away and had their rest. The day has come; Andrew is waiting for the bride. Margaret arrives and is ready to take a walk. She walks through the center together with Andrew’s grandmother and then the ceremony starts. The judge starts talking and suddenly Margaret raises her hand like she has something to ask. But she said she has something to confess to everyone. She confessed about the deal and apologizes of what she did. Then she flew back in California together with the man in the immigration. Andrew and his father is still arguing of what happened while his grandmother is shouting at them to stop their business. Now, his grandmother got a heart attack and was brought up to helicopter to be admitted in the hospital. His grandmother made them a promise for the both of them to stop fighting. After which his grandmother closes its eyes acting like she’s dead. And Andrew is trying to get the pulse of her grandmother, knowing if she’s really dead. Now, their grandmother stood up easily and said bring me to the airport not in the hospital. So everyone laughed because grandma is really a good actress! Next, So he flew back to California and there he saw Margaret packing up her things ready to go. But Andrew held her and starts to talk in a nice way. All their officemates were looking at them. Andrew said that he wants to Margaret to be his wife and then Margaret nod sideways. Then Andrew steps closer to her and kiss her so passionately. There it goes, they went to see again the man in the immigration and have an appointment with them again to test if they were really in love with each other.

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