Wednesday, May 9, 2012

MOVIE REVIEW ... THE FIVE YEAR ENGAGEMENT

 

the-five-year-engagement-movie-poster‘The Five-Year Engagement’ relies heavily on a genre golden rule.   Having true chemistry between its leads is an important element ensuring the success of a romantic comedy.  Many have tried and failed. ‘Engagement’ hits the mark.  Having some wit without too much crudity the abundance of that special character quality ensures some depth as they march towards the aisle.

Working as a chef in a successful restaurant, Tom (Jason Segel) enjoys life with his fiancé Violet (Emily Blunt).  Recently engaged their hopes of becoming husband and wife are continually dashed.  With familial dramas and outside pressures delaying their nuptials, they begin to wonder if they are destined for happiness with matrimonial bliss remaining elusive.

Despite being directed with a heavy hand by Nicholas Stoller and being a little too long, ‘Engagement’ works.  The fantastic duo of Segal and Blunt are the main reason as they inject genuine believability to their characters.  The situations they face are very real with none of the artificial contrived predicaments as befalling other similar movies.  Their reactions to what transpires with their frustrations at their dreams continually being thwarted allows the humour to naturally surface.

Segal and Blunt are ably supported by a fine ensemble.  The collage of different personalities forces their characters to reflect on what they want from their relationship with the advice given either a help or hindrance.  ‘Engagement’s story remembers to adhere to the ‘romantic comedy’ part with some nice touches and crackling dialogue effectively showing how much the couple care for each other.

With an abundance of much-needed chemistry ‘Engagement’ provides a diverting tale.  Having amiable leads and a good comedic flavour, it’s a rare romantic comedy not out-staying its welcome.

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Movie Review Rating  7 / 10

Movie Review by Patrick Moore

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