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Bullock and Reynolds Have Great Chemistry, But the Movie Around Them Falls Apartnew
Hopefully, The Proposal won't be the only time Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds share the screen—because the movie isn't half as good as the stars occupying it.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
06-25-2009 |
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'The Proposal': Altar-ationsnew
The Proposal doesn't reinvent the romantic-comedy wheel, but Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds ensure that it's a likable cut above the usual fare.
Austin Chronicle |
Kimberley Jones |
06-19-2009 |
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'The Proposal' Manages to be Both Predictable & Unbelievable At the Same Timenew
This film, mechanically directed by Anne Fletcher (responsible for last year's worst movie, 27 Dresses), is the second Taming of the Shrew retread appearing this month, after My Life in Ruins, which, in comparison now looks tolerable.
'The Proposal' Shows That a Familiar Recipe Still Works With the Right Ingredients
Director Anne Fletcher's film is funnier and more charming than it seems to have any right to be.
Salt Lake City Weekly |
Scott Renshaw |
06-15-2009 |
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Boys Don't Crynew
Why the best romantic comedies aren't about women.
Charleston City Paper |
Conseula Francis |
01-23-2008 |
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Tags: 27 Dresses, Anne Fletcher
Herione Chicnew
Chick flicks remain the most frightening film genre of them all.
New York Press |
Armond White |
01-17-2008 |
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Tags: 27 Dresses, Anne Fletcher
'27 Dresses': Runner-Upnew
Katherine Heigl is always the bridesmaid.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Felicia Feaster |
01-17-2008 |
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Tags: 27 Dresses, Anne Fletcher
'27 Dresses': A Tulle Catastrophenew
Here are some things to do on a Friday night that are preferable to seeing 27 Dresses: get a colonoscopy, file tax forms, stab yourself repeatedly in the eyes.
Dig Boston |
Polly Furth |
01-16-2008 |
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Tags: 27 Dresses, Anne Fletcher
Lock Me Up, I Did Not Hate '27 Dresses'new
If you listen very closely, you can hear my editor snickering somewhere.
San Antonio Current |
Ashley Lindstrom |
01-16-2008 |
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Tags: 27 Dresses, Anne Fletcher
Wedding Crapper: Rom Com Coffin Gets Another Nail
Agonizing, flaccid, and about as romantic as bottle of flat champagne “27 Dresses” is a perfect example of the stereotypical Hollywood romantic comedies that Judd Apatow’s “40 Year Old Virgin” and “Knocked Up” successfully disemboweled.
Tags: 27 Dresses, Anne Fletcher
Step Off
If you don't hope for anything, you won't be disappointed.
Washington City Paper |
Tricia Olszewski |
08-18-2006 |
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Tags: Anne Fletcher, Step Up
Dance Lessonsnew
This snooty-dancer-meets-street-dancer musical romance is so painfully intent on teaching its characters life lessons every few minutes that it forgets to be trashy.
Austin Chronicle |
Marrit Ingman |
08-13-2006 |
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Tags: Anne Fletcher, Step Up
No Surprisesnew
Step right up and reacquaint yourself with every dream-in-my-heart, rhythm-in my-steps cliche ever committed to celluloid.
Orlando Weekly |
Steve Schneider |
08-10-2006 |
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Tags: Anne Fletcher, Step Up
Hip-Hop And Ballet Don’t Mix
The questionable concept of mixing ballet with hip-hop dance moves is explored only as far as Line Dance choreography will allow.
Tags: Anne Fletcher, Step Up
