"The Proposal" ** (out of four): Another forgettable, paint-by-numbers romantic comedy, marginally saved only by the comedic talents of the film's leads.

Romantic comedies have become so formulaic that someone should pass out a checklist or a bingo card with every movie ticket. Sassy-mouthed grandma? Check! Weirdo supporting character? Check! Pivotal wedding scene? Check! These cliches and more are riddled throughout "The Proposal" -- another forgettable, paint-by-numbers romantic comedy, marginally saved only by the comedic talents of the film's leads.

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