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I just got back from seeing The Proposal….for the second time. The first time was last weekend at a sneak preview. I had just had a harried day moving things out of my house and just needed some down time. So, my sister, nephew and I joined a few hundred other folks and crammed into a movie theater for a look at the new movie. I suppose people need the comical release too because the theater was a buzz with laughter the whole show. We walked out of there thankful for a 2 hour break from life and some good old fashioned comedy. I’ve read some reviews today since this was the official release date and it’s mixed. Some found the movie was entertaining as I did. It’s a great escape and although it really brings nothing “new” to the romantic comedy genre, it doesn’t matter. You end up loving the characters and root for all of them. I wonder though about the wording “bringing nothing new”… Is there an alternative way to tell a story in a romantic comedy? Usually you have two characters…there is some sort of situation that seems like there is no way the could end up together but by movie’s end, they’re together, happy and perfect. Is it real life? No. Not really. But who wants that? Real life can kinda suck. I dunno about other folks but I love a good romantic comedy. I want to live vicariously through these people. I want to experience their happy ending..even if it’s not real or my own.So, since we enjoyed it so much, we returned to the theater this afternoon, this time with my parents and daughter in tow. I originally didn’t want Michaela to see it as I had heard there was a nude scene. And yes, it ends up that Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullock are naked in this movie. But strategic hand placement, camera angles and props show just enough of some things and hides all the private stuff. I tend to agree with what I have heard Sandra Bullock say about the scene – in order for it to be truly funny, it had to be played naked. I warned Michaela ahead of time and when the moment came she squealed with laughter and perhaps even blushed a little. That would be embarrassing, she told me. Agreed.The two hour escape served its purpose. Mom, Dad and Michaela enjoyed the movie very much and the 2nd screening for me was just as enjoyable as the first.We also saw a couple previews for some upcoming shows that look to be pretty interesting – the first was Julie & Julia and the second was the Time Travelers Wife. Meryl Streep (love her) and Amy Adams are in the first. It looks like good fun. And Eric Bana is in the 2nd. He looks nothing like the Romulan he played in Star Trek so this one looks like it could be good too. Next week I’ll get to see Transformers 2. I never thought I’d anticipate this movie but the first one was a pleasant surprise.Update: My brother went to see The Proposal, too and walked out during the nude scene. Um…it’s only been all over the news and interviews with Sandra Bullock that the scene was in the movie. All of the previews that show have a portion of that scene in them. The scene came as no surprise. I guess I would be more shocked by it if the scene turned overtly sexual and the two characters got turned on by it but they played it mortified and embarrassed just as I would be if it happened to me. Did the scene play a purpose? Yes, it did. I can’t go too much into it without giving the movie away but there was a reason for the scene. There was a reason why the two characters ended up in such an awkward position. And with all the pertinent parts covered, I didn’t have a problem with my 6 year old seeing it. Even my ol’ Dad got a kick out of the movie and he’s one of the biggest ol’ fuddy duddies I know. The movie had humor, slap stick and heart. And if given a chance, a message that was positive which is more than I can say for a lot that’s on TV these days.