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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.

    • 54 out of 91 found this review helpful.
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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.

    • 48 out of 81 found this review helpful.
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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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    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.

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    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.

    • 30 out of 51 found this review helpful.
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    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.

    • 42 out of 75 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written May 13, 2012

    The Five Year Engagement

    by tcdiehl

    The movie was better than I thought it would be, especially since I thought it might be a "chick flick". My wife and I both laughed throughout the whole picture. A great combination of humor, drama, and love, with a few scenes/language geared toward adult audiences. Terrific acting from all of the main characters. A refreshing option from all those movies with bloody violence, vengence seekers, vampires, graphic horror,etc. Go see it...you'll feel good!

    • 10 out of 12 found this review helpful.
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  • Oh No!
    Written April 30, 2012

    so confusingly bad

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    I was excited to see this because I love Jason Segel, but I just didn't understand why this movie was ever made. Such boring, bland writing and dialouge...invented obstacles and the tone was all over the place. The physical stuff seemed way out of place and for a romantic comedy it wasn't very funny or romantic.

    Skip it. Seriously.

    • 11 out of 14 found this review helpful.
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    Written May 12, 2012

    Not up to expectations.

    by escapeartist96

    I really wanted to like this movie, with its sympathetic co-stars, but, once it gets to Michigan, it kind of meanders, and the gratuitous hunting sub-plot, though, obviously, no animals were harmed, pushes it into thumbs down territory for me.

    • 13 out of 18 found this review helpful.
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  • So-so
    Written May 20, 2012

    Had Quite a Few Funny Moments, But Could Use Some Trimming

    by MikeLogan316

    My wife and I saw it last night, and while we laughed and enjoyed the acting, the film could have been trimmed significantly, particularly the last 30 minutes or so. The actors and characters were realistic, but the plot seemed to have derailed and as a result the film felt long as it approached the end.

    Overall, it could have been better, but it could have been worse too.

    • 10 out of 12 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.

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    Written May 4, 2012

    Great writing, great execution

    by dktravels85

    After seeing Forgetting Sarah Marshall I knew I needed to see Jason Segal's next writing project (I don't count The Muppetts). I thought that it was a really well written script with your every day kind of people for characters (with the small exception that I believe that Jason Segal's character would have voiced his issues a bit more in real life). I liked the up and down of the movie, going from sad moments back to funny moments in a natural way. A great movie to see if you have the time and like the cast (big cast by the way, plenty of little cameos).

    • 11 out of 15 found this review helpful.
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    Written April 28, 2012

    The Five Year Engagement

    by pensterlee

    I really liked the movie. My husband and I went and enjoyed it. It was a good story line and I thought it was charming, funny and serious in some scenes.

    I would say not for kids. The overall audience was probably in their 20's and early 30's. My husband and I are in our late 40's but still got a chuckle.

    I highly recommend this movie especially if you are just looking for a good comedy.

    • 12 out of 17 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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  • So-so
    Written May 14, 2012

    Engagement too long!

    by Slavare007

    The movie brought together a great cast and had humor on the same level as most of those British romantic comedies. There were some funny moments, some awkward moments, and it lacked in substance. A lot of the humor was masked by a dark cynicism that brought too much humanity to the characters. As far as theater volume it was an almost empty theater and that has a lot of meaning all by itself.

    • 9 out of 11 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.