S.can i plan a wedding just to not lose my job? Yes, if you are the head of a publishing house, your residence permit is about to expire and the poor fellow is an aspiring writer looking for an opportunity. The author of this nasty little game is Sandra Bullock and the victim Ryan Reynolds in the movie Blackmail of lovebroadcast tonight at 21.20 on Rai 1.
Blackmail of lovethe plot of the movie
Margaret Tate (Sandra Bullock) is a career woman, devoid of empathy, respect and all those qualities that define a good leader. A kind of Miranda Priestley de The devil wears Prada. The workers of the publishing house are terrified of it, to the point of harshly criticizing it via email. The only one to bear it, albeit with immense difficulties, is Andrew Paxton (Ryan Reynolds), the trusted assistantpromptly treated sufficiently.
Margaret lives in New York but is Canadian. Taken by the non-stop work rhythms, she does not notice that the visa has expired. When the boss informs her that must leave the United States with immediate effectmakes an unexpected announcement. She has been engaged to Andrew for some time and they are about to get married. The only possible trick to obtain the Green Card.
The novelty leaves everyone sneaking in, including the assistant unaware of the diabolical plan. Initially the boy refuses to confirm the news to the immigration office, but in the end he is forced to accept because he is threatened with dismissal. In order not to lose his dignity entirely and secure a reward, he asks Margaret to be hired as editor and Tate accepts.
Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds. (Ipa)
Ryan Reynolds as a son struggling with his father
The immigration officer immediately smells the staging and reminds Andrew that, in the event of perjury, he will be sentenced to a $ 250,000 fine and 5 years’ imprisonment. Shortly after, they leave for Alaska, to celebrate 90 years of the paternal grandmother Annie (Betty White).
In Alaska, Margaret meets future in-laws, Grace (Mary Steenburgen) and Joe (Craig T. Nelson). Her mother and grandmother welcome her with open arms and treat her like a step daughter. Her father, on the other hand, immediately senses something strange. Furthermore, his relationship with Andrew is far from peacefulfollowing his son’s decision to work hard in the Big Apple, without the right satisfactions, instead of managing the family business on the spot.
During her stay, Margaret was able to get in touch with her colleague’s private, hitherto completely ignored. Her gaze on her world makes the coldness of work give way to confidence. Andrew opens up about the difficult relationship with his father, while Margaret tells of being orphaned at 16. Perhaps the wounds of both can be an unexpected meeting point.
The marriage of Blackmail of love to get the Green Card
Meanwhile the whole town is in turmoil for the grandmother’s day, but also for the engagement. Grace and Grandma Annie want to take advantage of the boy’s presence for organize the wedding there. Preparations kick off and Margaret agrees to wear Annie’s wedding dress.
In this little picture full of happiness and romance, he intervenes Joe, with the immigration officer. Not believing the story of marriage for love, she offers a solution in exchange for confession. Margaret will return to Canada of her own free will and Andrew will face no indictment.
Despite being aware of the risks it faces, pride is stronger than common sense e Andrew does not want to give it to his father. An altercation arises, at the end of which he says he is in love with Margaret. The Tate listens in astonishment and, perhaps for the first time, realizes that forcing an employee to marry her only for his own benefit it is not the right solution. Furthermore, in Alaska he meets Gertrude (Malik Åkerman), Andrew’s ex-girlfriendand thinks he’s still in love with her.
At this point, the two future spouses are faced with a difficult choice. In front of that wave of love too Margaret’s cynicism falters and she must decide whether she is willing to go through with it, even at the cost of betray the trust of future in-laws. On the other hand, Andrew must ask himself to what extent is it worth continuing the long-running battle with his father.
Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds. (Ipa)
Sandra Bullock takes a break from the scenes
Directed by Anne Fletcher, Blackmail of love it was released in theaters in 2009. The film was a success both at the box office and in terms of critics. With her interpretation, Sandra Bullock gets a Golden Globe nomination. In 2009, however, it is also in theaters with About Steve And The blind side. With the latter he obtained in the same year the second Golden Globe nominationwhich was followed later winning the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.
Born in 1964, Bullock has been in theaters since 1987. An intense career, studded with successes, thanks to which he entered the restricted circle of highest paid actresses in the world. Despite the triumph and fame, the need for a “normal” life has taken over. On the occasion of the promotion of the film The Lost Cityreleased last spring, said of wanting to take a break.
Therefore, the public will be able to admire it next to Brad Pitt in Bullet train, out next August 25thbefore a period of absence. It is not yet known when he will return to the set, but it is certain that for some time it will not appear on the big screen. Last March you told a People that he has no intention of withdrawing, but needs a break to spend time with her “beautiful children”, Louis aged 11 and Laila aged 8. “If I decide to retire, I’ll announce it myself. An announcement so important that it will not interest anyone », she concluded.
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