“Indecent Proposal” is a somewhat intriguing romantic picture. It shows a lot of potential at times but ends up not fulfilling that potential but I still think it is probably still worth a watch.

Diana (Demi Moore “Striptease”, “G.I. Jane”) and David (Woody Harrelson “The Hunger Games”) are just a normal loving couple but when they encounter a difficult financial situation, a bizarre and sinful proposal comes their way. A very rich man (Robert Redford “The Sting”) offers Diana and David a million dollars if he’s allowed to spend one night with Diana. Despite concerns, they agree and now their marriage is put a serious risk.

Demi Moore gives a good performance as Diana. Moore acts like somebody that really doesn’t want to give in to this proposal and knows it is wrong but can is willing to do this for what she perceives to be a ‘greater good’. Woody Harrelson is fairly convincing as the husband. The interaction between the couple is enjoyable. Robert Redford seems well suited to playing the suave millionaire that would steal somebody’s wife. The interaction between Moore and Redford is really good although I do think their relationship becomes a little simplistic and clichéd towards the end of the picture.

“Indecent Proposal” is really quite good in the halfway mark and it has its moments in the last half but I feel the latter parts of the film don’t capture the intrigue of the earlier parts. I think there are certainly more charming romantic films out there but I think a lot of people will enjoy this one because it really does ask some big questions about both the bond and separation between emotional love and physical love. If you like romantic dramas then you should watch “Indecent Proposal” but if you want a romantic film that’s a little more cheery, watch “While You Were Sleeping” or something like that instead.