The Five-Year Engagement
Exactly one year after Tom meets Violet, he surprises her with a wedding ring. By all accounts, Tom and Violet are destined for their happily ever after. However, this engaged couple just keep getting tripped up on the long walk down the aisle.
Critics Sentiment
Tom and Violet finally marry at Alamo Square
Tom gets drunk and wakes with frostbitten toe
The film's most dramatic shift occurs from Tom's rock bottom with the frostbitten toe incident (3.2) to his professional redemption with the taco truck success (5.8), a swing of 2.6 points.
The Five-Year Engagement starts strong with charming chemistry and comedy but plunges into genuinely depressing territory during the Michigan years, making audiences uncomfortable with its realistic portrayal of relationship decay. The film recovers in its final act as the characters find their footing again, culminating in a satisfying if hard-earned resolution.
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Jason Segel
Tom Solomon
Emily Blunt
Violet Barnes
Rhys Ifans
Winton Childs
Chris Pratt
Alex Eilhauer
Alison Brie
Suzie Barnes
Jacki Weaver
Sylvia Dickerson-Barnes
Jim Piddock
George Barnes
David Paymer
Pete Solomon
Mimi Kennedy
Carol Solomon
Mindy Kaling
Vaneetha
Kevin Hart
Doug
Brian Posehn
Tarquin
Chris Parnell
Bill
Lauren Weedman
Chef Sally
Tracee Chimo
Margaret
Adam Campbell
Gideon
Dakota Johnson
Audrey
Randall Park
Ming
Jane Carr
Grandma Katherine
Clement von Franckenstein
Grandpa Baba
Crew
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