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Director Ron Howard (Splash) returns to his comedy roots with The Dilemma, a deft screwball drama-comedy with a decidedly modern spin. Costars Vince Vaughn (Ronny) and Kevin James (Nick) manage to be funny as well as poignant--and their "bromance" is one of the most touching and believable relationships on the big screen. The supporting cast is top-notch too. Jennifer Connelly, effortlessly lovely and graceful, plays Beth, Ronny's girlfriend. Winona Ryder, who makes a welcome return to film, plays Nick's wife, Geneva. "The dilemma" of the title occurs when Ronny sees Geneva with another man. Should he tell his best friend his wife is cheating on him? And what's the best time to drop a bombshell like that on someone you love?
The Dilemma is surprisingly poignant for a comedy--the emotions and heartbreak are faced straight on. And Vaughn and James are more than capable of expanding their doofusy personas to show nuance and defeat. The supporting cast, as with all Howard films, is also great--including Channing Tatum as Geneva's partner-in-crime; Queen Latifah, who commands the screen as always; and of course Howard's brother Clint in a cameo. But the heart of The Dilemma is played out among the four main characters, who are solid, engaging, and sometimes appropriately off-putting. The Dilemma asks "Is honesty really the best policy?" And the answer, deftly portrayed with rueful humour and poignancy, is somewhere between secrets and lies. --A.T. Hurley
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Vince Vaughn and Kevin James headline an all-star comedy from director Ron Howard and producer Brian Grazer about a man who finds out that what you don’t say to a friend is just as important as what you do. Jennifer Connelly, Winona Ryder, Channing Tatum and Queen Latifah join them in The Dilemma, a story of how far you can bend a brotherly bond before it snaps.
Since college, confirmed bachelor Ronny (Vaughn) and happily married Nick (James) have been through thick and thin. Now partners in an auto design firm, the two pals are vying to land a dream project that would launch their company. With Ronny’s girlfriend, Beth (Connelly), and Nick’s wife, Geneva (Ryder), by their sides, they’re unbeatable.
But Ronny’s world is turned upside down when he inadvertently sees Geneva out with another man and makes it his mission to get answers. As the amateur investigation dissolves his world into comic mayhem, he learns that Nick has a few secrets of his own. Now, with the clock ticking and pressure mounting on the biggest presentation of their careers, Ronny must decide how and when he will reveal the truth to his best friend.
Since college, confirmed bachelor Ronny (Vaughn) and happily married Nick (James) have been through thick and thin. Now partners in an auto design firm, the two pals are vying to land a dream project that would launch their company. With Ronny’s girlfriend, Beth (Connelly), and Nick’s wife, Geneva (Ryder), by their sides, they’re unbeatable.
But Ronny’s world is turned upside down when he inadvertently sees Geneva out with another man and makes it his mission to get answers. As the amateur investigation dissolves his world into comic mayhem, he learns that Nick has a few secrets of his own. Now, with the clock ticking and pressure mounting on the biggest presentation of their careers, Ronny must decide how and when he will reveal the truth to his best friend.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I've given it 3 stars because there were some decent acting performances in the film, including Vince Vaughn's. To be fair I don't see how else he could have played it, given that the script didn't really leave much room for laughs (other than the physical comedy pieces that others have mentioned, which did [more or less] work)
Agree with other reviewers that Queen Latifa was under-used as she had good chemistry with both actors, and I feel her part could have been padded out a lot and could have injected humour throughout the movie.
As a straightforward piece of drama, I would still give it only 3 stars, simply because the story just wasn't all that good. I feel it was the writers who were at fault with this one rather than the actors - although their decision to be involved in the film in the first place means they will ultimately take the blame anyway.
Agree with other reviewers that Queen Latifa was under-used as she had good chemistry with both actors, and I feel her part could have been padded out a lot and could have injected humour throughout the movie.
As a straightforward piece of drama, I would still give it only 3 stars, simply because the story just wasn't all that good. I feel it was the writers who were at fault with this one rather than the actors - although their decision to be involved in the film in the first place means they will ultimately take the blame anyway.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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It's a strange situation when you watch a movie headlined by two comedic actors, but the only funny performance is given my an actor known as for his straight man roles.
Which is exactly what you get here. This movie isn't funny at all, I nearly spit coffee for the wrong reasons ['electric cars are gay!'] The only performance that I found remotely funny was Channing Tatum, not an actor know for comedy roles.
The only reason I gave this one stars was for the performances by Jennifer Connelly and Channing Tatum. Which I still don't understand what they are doing in this. I can only imagine Tatum was still on the morphine after his famous burning accident when his agent suggested this one.
Which is exactly what you get here. This movie isn't funny at all, I nearly spit coffee for the wrong reasons ['electric cars are gay!'] The only performance that I found remotely funny was Channing Tatum, not an actor know for comedy roles.
The only reason I gave this one stars was for the performances by Jennifer Connelly and Channing Tatum. Which I still don't understand what they are doing in this. I can only imagine Tatum was still on the morphine after his famous burning accident when his agent suggested this one.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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SAFE READING - NO SPOILERS
"In black humour, topics and events that are usually regarded as taboo, specifically those related to death, are treated in an unusually humorous or satirical manner while retaining their seriousness; the intent of black comedy, therefore, is often for the audience to experience both laughter and discomfort, sometimes simultaneously." This is the Wikipedia opening to the article on black comedy/humour and it fits this film almost to perfection; although no-one actually dies, there are deaths of various kinds.
It builds humorously for ninety minutes and we laughed out loud so often watching the complexities of the relationships building to an hilarious, misunderstood climax. Then ten minutes of "deep seriousness" before it ends in the hypersphere of ...
Black comedy is not for everyone and it does not always work, so fine is the line it treads. Audiences may well be left feeling ambivalent, however, this film is not meant to be taken seriously and, despite its dealing with serious subjects, I hope viewers will realise it is not asking to be taken seriously. Taking it seriously misses the point. For some, it may be too near a bone or two, but I enjoyed it and laughed, even at the OTT ending.
It may be my sense of humour and the suspension of disbelief (in this case the suspension of belief too) but it was enjoyable in all its silliness. The actors played their parts well and I never doubted for a moment that they knew it was a comedy. It will not be to everyone's taste but we enjoyed it.
"In black humour, topics and events that are usually regarded as taboo, specifically those related to death, are treated in an unusually humorous or satirical manner while retaining their seriousness; the intent of black comedy, therefore, is often for the audience to experience both laughter and discomfort, sometimes simultaneously." This is the Wikipedia opening to the article on black comedy/humour and it fits this film almost to perfection; although no-one actually dies, there are deaths of various kinds.
It builds humorously for ninety minutes and we laughed out loud so often watching the complexities of the relationships building to an hilarious, misunderstood climax. Then ten minutes of "deep seriousness" before it ends in the hypersphere of ...
Black comedy is not for everyone and it does not always work, so fine is the line it treads. Audiences may well be left feeling ambivalent, however, this film is not meant to be taken seriously and, despite its dealing with serious subjects, I hope viewers will realise it is not asking to be taken seriously. Taking it seriously misses the point. For some, it may be too near a bone or two, but I enjoyed it and laughed, even at the OTT ending.
It may be my sense of humour and the suspension of disbelief (in this case the suspension of belief too) but it was enjoyable in all its silliness. The actors played their parts well and I never doubted for a moment that they knew it was a comedy. It will not be to everyone's taste but we enjoyed it.
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Not comedy but good none the less
I'll keep it brief, but I wanted to write something as I feel 'The Dilema' deserves at least 3 stars. Read more
Published 4 months ago by mummy spoon
Absolute dross!
The story is not worth telling. It's totally uninteresting, not funny in the slightest. It's tasteless as in completely boringly flavourlessly bland. Read more
Published 4 months ago by buttered nun
Atrocious
Vince Vaughn should be ashamed of himself for taking part in this drivel. I am assuming that the producers mixed up their definitions; with the end result being simply stupid and... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Random
Very enjoyable
If your a vince vaughn fan you will love this! Its got a good story line and some genuine funny moments! If u after oscar stuff lookelsewhere but this is a good film!
Published 7 months ago by Bruceygun
I wasted two hours of my life - don't make the same mistake
This is supposed to be a comedy but I don't see how. It takes a promising set up and makes an unfunny, boring, mind-numbing film out of it. Read more
Published 8 months ago by AliceChildress
rubbish!
me and my cousins watched this film and found ourselves falling asleep.... doesnt have a proper storyline... just overall bad.
Published 9 months ago by cupcake_queen
About as funny as root canal
I was toying with the idea of renting this, but came to the conclusion that with Vince Vaughn starring it must be a semi-decent, uplifting feel good comedy. How wrong I was! Read more
Published 10 months ago by Andrea Smith
Too serious for a comedy.
This starts off as a potentially good comedy, but sadly follows a more somber, dull and humourless track. Read more
Published 11 months ago by T. BROOKES
No Dilema really, it just aint that great
The premise of this film looks good on paper with the cast, and with Ron Howard directing, but sadly, as a BIG fan of Kevin James myself, having watched him in his rise to fame t. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Jules
The Dilemma is...should I continue to watch until the end?
Oh dear, what happened here? Okay, its Vince Vaughnn and Kevin James with Ron Howard directing- sounds like a sure thing , right?
Wrong! Read more
Wrong! Read more
Published 12 months ago by Samarees Sword
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