Rating: PG-13
Movie Release Date: June 19, 2009
DVD Release Date: TBD
Plot 411: When faced with a denied visa and a deporation notice, editor-in-chief Margaret Tate takes drastic measures to remain at the top of the publishing industry.
Review: Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds have great chemistry in this romantic comedy about a devil of a boss Margaret Tate and her dedicated assistant Andrew Paxton. Margaret is a career-driven publishing exec and her entire office walks on eggshells around her. They openly IM each other warning of the witch's presence. But when Margaret announces her engagement to Andrew to avoid a year's long exile to her home country of Canada, everyone, including Andrew, is stunned. However, he decides to see this fake marriage through to the end because she has the power to make or break his career. However, when the immigration official tells them that they'll be quizzed about their relationship, the two take their act all the way to Alaska for Andrew's grandmother's 90th birthday party. Reynolds' silver-tongued quips really bring humor the show and add to the physical comedy for which Bullock is known. Together they're a pretty intereting duo. While this rom com isn't groundbreaking by any means, it does reflect society's growing trend of older women with younger men. Alaska's scenery is truly beautiful. Other notable performances come from Craig T. Nelson, Andrew's dad; Mary Steenburgen, Andrew's mom; and Betty White, Andrew's grandma. Also, this is the first movie I've seen Malin Akerman in where she is playing the plain Jane character and not some spoiled little rich girl or a sex kitten.
Movie Release Date: June 19, 2009
DVD Release Date: TBD
Plot 411: When faced with a denied visa and a deporation notice, editor-in-chief Margaret Tate takes drastic measures to remain at the top of the publishing industry.
Review: Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds have great chemistry in this romantic comedy about a devil of a boss Margaret Tate and her dedicated assistant Andrew Paxton. Margaret is a career-driven publishing exec and her entire office walks on eggshells around her. They openly IM each other warning of the witch's presence. But when Margaret announces her engagement to Andrew to avoid a year's long exile to her home country of Canada, everyone, including Andrew, is stunned. However, he decides to see this fake marriage through to the end because she has the power to make or break his career. However, when the immigration official tells them that they'll be quizzed about their relationship, the two take their act all the way to Alaska for Andrew's grandmother's 90th birthday party. Reynolds' silver-tongued quips really bring humor the show and add to the physical comedy for which Bullock is known. Together they're a pretty intereting duo. While this rom com isn't groundbreaking by any means, it does reflect society's growing trend of older women with younger men. Alaska's scenery is truly beautiful. Other notable performances come from Craig T. Nelson, Andrew's dad; Mary Steenburgen, Andrew's mom; and Betty White, Andrew's grandma. Also, this is the first movie I've seen Malin Akerman in where she is playing the plain Jane character and not some spoiled little rich girl or a sex kitten.
Watch It: For a typical Sandra Bullock flick that molds slapstick comedy and tender romantic moments together.
Skip It: Because it doesn't really break any barriers or address new motives.
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