GamerTab
That was an excellent one.
ChanBot
i must have seen a different film!!
Zlatica
One of the worst ways to make a cult movie is to set out to make a cult movie.
BlueFairyBlog
Based on a 2001 Off-Broadway musical of the same name, "The Last Five Years" is, as its name implies, about a relationship between a couple who has their highs and lows. Weaving between the past and present this story follows the exploits of a novelist (Jordan) and would-be Broadway dancer (Kendrick) as they try to balance their professional exploits with their personal lives. Even at its happiest there's something offsetting and strange about their contented composure, and so most of this film is a depressing thrall (in a good way).Kendrick is flawless, as has been demonstrated many times before ("Pitch Perfect," "Into the Woods," etc.). Her paramour is played by Jeremy Jordan, who has a background on Broadway as well. Both have the voices for this film, and the music is full of sarcastic fits of belting, but also an aching hurt, demonstrated well in early 00's musical theater. The plot sometimes makes it difficult for the songs to have an emotional impact because there's not always a clear build. The first scene is the end of their relationship, which has an amazing performance from Kendrick, and a great song, but it isn't exactly clear how we as the audience should feel. The ending doesn't really clear this up either, which is the start of everything. It seems like these two were always doomed.While I liked most of this film, I didn't see much chemistry between the two leads. Most of the film they're apart either due to their work, the constraints of the novelist's fame, or the actress taking a job in Ohio. The only scene where they truly connect is "The Schmuel Song" which is a nonsensical, annoying footnote in the discography for this film. Though I found the depressing nature of the plot engrossing, the plot was uneven throughout and therefore this film is obviously flawed.
recruiterlady
One of the best lyrics written for a musical. So emotional from the piano to the lyrics to the story itself and of course the acting from the brilliant Anna Kendrick and amazing Jeremy Jordan. That voice. I cried and watched it several times... and I am still hurting...Lyrics Spoiler below:Favorite Part: "Will you share your life with me (Forever.) For the next ten lifetimes? (Forever, Jamie...) For a million summers 'Til the world explodes, 'Til there's no one left Who has ever known us apart! There are so many dreams I need to see with you... There are so many years I need to be with you... I will never be complete I will never be alive-- I will never change the world Until I do."
Peter Schmid
This might be the best Movie adaption of a Musical I've seen so far, it was utterly brilliant. I was a little sceptical at first because in its stage version it's a concept musical and I was excited to see how it'll work as a movie, and I gotta admit that it works even better that way. Jeremy Jordan and Anna Kendrik make a great cast and harmonize very well together, and let's be honest nothing beats Jeremy's voice. He could sind the telephone book and it would be a success. I applaud the producers who took a risk doing this. Beautiful cinematography and great mixing of the music, the band played very tight and was conducted by the master and composer himself, Mr. Jason Robert Brown.
Gordon-11
This film tells the story of an actress and her novelist husband, chronicling their encounter, marriage and divorce.I didn't know "The Last Five Years" is a musical, so I was quite baffled by the initial scene of Anna Kendrick singing for a full five minutes. Then, I get to enjoy many beautiful songs and lovely scenery. Colours are lush, even the trees look very saturated with striking green. It's a beautiful film to watch, but I think there's little emphasis on the plot. There's very little build up of the plot, and the story does not flow to the following segment because every song is just so long. There's just not enough time to fit five years into ninety minutes, especially when every song is at least five minutes long. On the whole, "The Last Five Years" is a nice film, but I will forget about it on a few months.
