The Proposal
Oscilloscope | Release Date: May 24, 2019 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
80
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 12 Critic Reviews
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12
Mixed:
0
Negative:
0
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
100
Washington PostMichael O'SullivanJun 18, 2019
Who should have access to an artist’s legacy? That’s only one of many good questions that are raised in this mesmerizing exercise in artistic interrogation. Read full review
100
Film ThreatAlex SavelievMay 30, 2019
The Proposal explores the ethics behind copywriting art, but it also sees its artist go to radical extremes that some may find equally questionable. It will provoke discussions and arguments aplenty. What’s hard to argue is that the documentary itself is nothing short of spectacular: a sublime and unforgettable work of art. Barragán would be proud. Read full review
90
The New York TimesJeannette CatsoulisMay 23, 2019
Detailing at once an art project and a rescue mission, a love triangle and an elaborate, outlandish bargain, the movie has a surface serenity that belies its fuming emotions. Read full review
83
The PlaylistAsher LubertoJul 15, 2019
It’s a compelling watch to be sure, this nearly unhinged desire to democratize the access to art, and ultimately an offer that’s too hard to resist. Read full review
83
IndieWireJude DryMay 23, 2019
The film is itself a provocation; a fascinating document of a years-long conceptual project as well as the final (or next) piece of the complicated puzzle. Read full review
80
Los Angeles TimesRobert AbeleMay 30, 2019
It’s as absorbing as a caper, as maddening as a broken romance, and as thought-provoking as an impassioned editorial. Read full review
80
Screen DailyAllan HunterMay 5, 2019
A multi-layered and thought-provoking work of art. Read full review
75
RogerEbert.comNick AllenMay 24, 2019
Magid essentially casts herself as the lead of this documentary, which has a wild way of questioning ownership when it comes to an artist that so many people love. Read full review
75
Movie NationRoger MooreMay 5, 2019
The Proposal is serene, patient and sucks you into this quandary with skill. To her credit, Magid makes us care, even though we’re not sure what she’s got in mind or if she’s as persuasive as she thinks she is. Read full review
70
Arizona RepublicBarbara VanDenburghJun 20, 2019
The Proposal makes for a fascinating and not-a-little-morbid piece of artistic trolling. Read full review
70
The Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeMay 31, 2019
The Proposal has a life of its own, beautiful and provocative. The biggest complaint one can make is that Magid, whose previous works have involved spy agencies and police surveillance, hasn't made similar features while pursuing those projects. Read full review
63
Boston GlobeMark FeeneyJun 26, 2019
Magid has made a film that’s cool, assured, and understated. Someone should sign her up to direct a techno-thriller. In which case, she should collaborate again with T. Griffin, whose stripped-down score never calls attention to itself even as it propels and enhances what we watch. Read full review
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