Capitalising on his leads’ charms, The Muppets director Nicholas Stoller steers a formulaic romcom to higher ground.
Jason Segel’s sous chef proposes to Emily Blunt’s shrink-in-training, but their nuptials are put on hold by a relocation to Michigan.
Segel gives entertaining ‘man on the verge’ and Blunt grounds the broad proceedings in earnest, earthy wit.
It can feel like a trawl to the finish line but there are plenty of gems along the way - the ‘Cookie Monster Vs Elmo’ skit is one of the best things to happen in cinemas this year.
Bumper extras on the Blu-ray.
