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  • So-so
    Written May 1, 2012

    Five Years To Forever Years

    by TestSubjectA

    It?s a dark romantic comedy that?s too long for it?s own good and that?s the truth. It could have been shortened down to the 6 month engagement and we would have gotten the same results. I really did enjoy some of the gags, like Jason Segel in a bunny suit, but at times the comedy was forced upon the audience like the premise of the film. It would be fair to say that they missed some moments for comedy gold and instead gave us easter eggs for the elderly.

    The ending was a bit over the top silly, but that?s what?s expected from a Jason Segel film. I left the theater happy and it wasn?t until I stopped to think about it did I remember that the movie dragged like the train of a wedding dress.

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  • Must Go!
    Written April 29, 2012

    Smart and Funny

    by thunderhound

    This is an intelligently wrought film depicting the complexities and strains arising in relationships when individual career priorities clash. The film also celebrates cultural diversity in a backhanded way with unique, non-stereotypical characters of all races resulting in many curious and humorous moments. There are also surprisingly touching moments, heartfelt, with deep soulful resonance. In all, this is not a boring film unless you are 12 years old or prefer car chases and explosions. It's a smart film offering many things to think about regarding intimate relationships and well worth the experience. There is some crude humor and sexuality but it works well in context. Finally, some fan reviews refer to the film as Hollywood propaganda, a waste of time, etc...I can only guess these were written by hate mongering bigots angry at seeing people of color on the screen and whose own spiritual impoverishment makes it impossible for them to appreciate nuanced human frailty.

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    Written April 28, 2012

    Too Long But Does Have Some Good Moments.

    by Alon Patterson

    This one could easily have been edited down to 1:40 without losing anything. It follows the basic romantic comedy formula almost verbatim, except for the comedy part. Admittedly, film comedy is a tough gig but this one hits and misses. Overall it's fairly entertaining and maintains the audience's interest but it does drag on in parts. It's worth its ticket price though. See it. You won't be disappointed.

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  • No
    Written May 20, 2012

    Didn't like it

    by tregeta

    Ok, the previews made it look like it was a cute comedy about an engaged couple who had to postpone their wedding over and over. But what surprised my fiance and I was how the movie was in-your-face vulgar and crude. There are multiple sex scenes that would be pornography except the fact that the women have bra's on. There are far more f-bombs dropped than necessary. And the plot just takes some really bizarre and awkward turns that take the romance right out of it. Now, I will say there are some funny parts in this movie, not a lot but they're there. I won't reveal too much, but I can tell you that by the end of it, you don't have the warm romantic feeling, you have the feeling that you're ready to go do something else and you're done with the movie. So in short, unless you want lots of f-bombs, gratuitous sex scenes, and a very vaguely romantic plot, then don't see this movie, at least in theaters, it's a waste of a date.

    • 29 out of 48 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written April 29, 2012

    So Fun

    by sunsetsunrise

    Loved this movie! Had just enough adult humor along with real life scenarios. It was a bit long but I thought the pace kept me interested and never got bored, Emily Blunt and Jason Segel had so much chemistry so the whole relationship was very believable. Her sister and brother-in-law topped off the family relationship in a mix of humor and realism. My husband enjoyed this too and was surprised since he thought this was going to be another boring chick flick, So glad I ignored some of the reviews and went anyway based on being a big Emily Blunt fan. Nice change after all the action movies out.

    • 45 out of 81 found this review helpful.
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  • No
    Written May 5, 2012

    The Five-Year Engagement

    by relivmom

    This movie is not worth the time or money. Wait for it to be on tv. The F word is WAY over-used. It became ridiculous, seriously. Acting was ok, but the story line was really lacking. Very disappointing.

    • 40 out of 71 found this review helpful.
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    Written April 29, 2012

    Worth seeing

    by zalmesana

    Just got back and had read some other reveiws before going. I agree It was long and could have been shorter without losing anything. I think it was marketed to the wrong age group judging from the comments about the music. People 30 to 50 will get this movie and the music. I enjoyed it but not great.

    • 41 out of 75 found this review helpful.
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    Written April 30, 2012

    Five Year Engagement

    by spdriv

    Decent movie. Some very funny scenes but not as graphic as the Bridesmaids film. Has a little for both the men and women to enjoy the film. I hope you like the actors that are on NBC television on Thursday nights because there are a few in the movie.

    • 16 out of 25 found this review helpful.
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    Written May 15, 2012

    The Five-Year Engagement

    by B-jTP

    The plot and protagonists don't project this movie into an enjoyable experience--it's the actors. They are able to elevate the characteristic "chick flick" hackneyed plot sequence of "Boy meets girl; boy loses girl; boy regains girl" to something poignant and universal. In doing so, the movie works. Though not "Oscar worthy", this is a worthwhile movie that leaves one with the dichotomy of feeling sad yet satisfied in part because the poor "*******" of a husband at least realized the relationship with the partner was less painful than its alternative. I only wish that this gifted chef would have been able to "have his cake and eat it too". Go see it; you'll see what I mean. I'd give this one 3out of 5 :)s Reviewed by B-j , Arlington VA, 5/15/2012

    • 9 out of 11 found this review helpful.
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    Written April 29, 2012

    Great for 'real' couples

    by Way2Emilicious

    Yes, the movie is 2 hours long, but it's REAL and Honest and still has room to be funny. This is a must see for anyone who has ever been a 'trailing partner'.

    • 15 out of 24 found this review helpful.
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  • Oh No!
    Written April 30, 2012

    Just watch the trailer - save the FIVE years!!

    by ggcouv

    It is back to the art house for us. Once again, Hollywood produces an interesting trailer, and then surrounds it with a boring, interminable, meandering story that no one cares about in the end.
    Disappointing to think about the teens who will go to this movie and come out believing that they need to be more obscene in speech and behavior, so that they can be like these vapid, empty adults.

    • 42 out of 78 found this review helpful.
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  • So-so
    Written April 30, 2012

    Zzzzz....

    by shortcelticgirl

    I was looking forward to this on Friday night, I like a good rom com. This movie unfortunately was not great. The tone was uneven, the pacing was bad and overall this movie just didnt do it for me. The humor in this movie varied from good humorous writing, to slapstick, to physial humor. It just seemed the writers stretched (or grasped) for the laughs. And some things just arent funny. Abortion jokes are definetly not okay, so some of the humor was actually offensive to me.

    • 45 out of 84 found this review helpful.
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  • Oh No!
    Written April 28, 2012

    Wow

    by ddferris

    I would give this movie three thumbs down if I had three thumbs.
    I can get interested in a yogurt commercial and lose track of time but I was bored to tears during this movie. Both my wife and I were waiting for it to start moving but it never did. The last five minutes were by far the best part of the film but by that time we were wondering why we decided to stay long enough to see it. In summary it was a colossal waste of time.

    • 38 out of 70 found this review helpful.
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  • So-so
    Written April 29, 2012

    Five Years and not a minute longer . . .

    by Calylily

    I like Jason Segel and Emily Blunt but not together and not in this romcom. It just felt like a movie that was being told between two beer drinking buddies and written down between belches. Sorry, Jason, I think you have some great and creative ideas, but it did not come together with a strong enough plot to keep me interested. I will say that Emily's sister was a very interesting newcomer and her performance shined through all the others - this girl has "IT".

    • 54 out of 102 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written April 28, 2012

    Better than the trailer

    by rjoseph1087

    I saw the trailer for this movie, and it looked funny - but netflix-worthy. However, my husband LOVES Jason Segel, so we went anyway. And I am so glad we did! The movie was hilarious and touching, and the entire cast was great! We already know we'll pick this one up on DVD when it comes out.

    • 12 out of 19 found this review helpful.
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Cast Interviews Exclusive Cast Interviews Jason Segel and Emily Blunt talk about the secret to success, Alison Brie on tackling a British accent and Nick Stoller on the best thing about working with Segel. The Five-Year Engagment Featurette: Sisters Emily Blunt and Alison Brie talk about playing sisters in Nicholas Stoller's romantic comedy.