The movie The Last Five Years explores what happens when a couple that's so in love have to break up because one half of the couple experiences career success while the other one is stuck in a rut. It definitely is an issue for any married couple, but I think the successful ones have at least one half eat their pride and not be so insecure about their partner's success. Instead, they should be happy for their partner's successes.
I had seen the musical The Last Five Years as a musical play and I admit I didn't quite get the story as to why they broke up. I guess when I watched it, I was not in a good seating place and I didn't get to hear clearly ALL the lyrics.
However, in this movie version of that musical, I finally understood why they were breaking up and I finally understood what the fuss was all about! It was because the director cleverly placed all the lyrics of the songs on the film! Like a musical karaoke!! So there, I finally understood the dynamics of their relationship - and why they had to break up!!
It does help that Anna Kendrick and Jeremy Jordan play (or rather sing) their roles very well! And they're a pretty couple too! What was funny though that some guys in the theater that I was in, didn't know that the movie was A MUSICAL! So I guess a few audience members would be stuck watching a musical instead of a usual movie with conversations!
This movie though is an acquired taste so if you're not into musicals, better stay clear. I though, enjoyed it, because I love the characters (a writer and a struggling actress!) and I love the theme that it explores!
