Synopsis
Longtime friends Ronny and Nick are partners in an auto-design firm. They are hard at work on a presentation for a dream project that would really launch their company. Then Ronny spots Nick's wife out with another man, and in the process of investigating the possible affair, he learns that Nick has a few secrets of his own. As the presentation nears, Ronny agonizes over what might happen if the truth gets out.
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Cast
- Vince VaughnRonny Valentine
- Kevin JamesNick Brannen
- Winona RyderGeneva Brannen
- Jennifer ConnellyBeth
- Queen LatifahDana
- Channing TatumZip
- Clint HowardHerbert Trimpy
- Rance HowardBurt
- Laura WhyteSue
- Amy MortonDiane Popovich
Recommendations
- 70
Chicago Reader
The ugly emotional mess is so respectfully handled that the story resonates far beyond its comic designs. - 67
The A.V. Club
It never coheres as well as it should, but the film makes a fine mess. - 60
Arizona Republic
There are a few big laughs, but there are also long stretches in which nothing funny happens. - 50
Orlando Sentinel
An unsatisfying if often surprising experience, a less warm and fuzzy "Parenthood." - 50
Variety
Not a particularly funny movie. Indeed, the true dilemma of this misguided seriocomedy lies in the filmmakers' confusion as to whether they're making a side-splitting bromance (nope) or an unsparing, warts-and-all look at screwed-up relationships (sort of). - 50
ReelViews
The Dilemma downshifts from slapstick to melodrama and back so abruptly that it is at times jarring. - 50
Boxoffice Magazine
The hijinx get deflating, yet the tension and genuine sense of investigation keep you involved. - 50
Chicago Tribune
Unexpectedly sour, The Dilemma barely qualifies as a comedy.
