Jason Segel and Emily Blunt star in the comedy drama, The Five Year Engagement.

Theyre happily together and after Tom proposes, theyre engaged and thrilled about it.

Then, life gets in the way.

For Violet, Ann Arbor is a great chance at her dream.

For Tom, its a place where dreams go to die.

If it seems like it takes forever, thats because it does.

The cast ofThe Five Year Engagementis very appealing.

Emily Blunt is adorable and Jason Segel is familiar and comfortable in his role as the shaggy dog fiance.

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Part of the problem ofFive Yearis that its at least 30 minutes too long.

Its not exactly compelling, just depressing.

Its tough to root for a couple who really look like they shouldnt stay together.

If ever a movie was in dire need of scissors, its this one.

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Rating:

3 out of 5