The title says it all. 'The Five-Year Engagement' is about a couple who become engaged and whose engagement extends to five years because of a series of unplanned occurrences. As romantic comedies go this probably seemed a good idea but it all comes across a bit muddled.
Jason Segel and Emily Blunt are individually likeable but made for an unconvincing couple in the early scenes. Some of the situations that cause the engagement to be extended are repetitive blunting the humour. Other situations are tangental suggesting to me that someone thought they were humorous and included them regardless of their relevance.
Australia's Jackie Weaver does well in a supporting role. Segel seems to be quite an exhibitionist. Having shown us his crown jewels in 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall', he now gives us a good peek at his backside. I wonder what Segel will reveal next?
At just over two hours in length, 'The Five-Year Engagement' has its moments but overstays it welcome not by five years but by about half an hour.
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