The Dilemma2011
The Dilemma (2011)
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Critic Consensus: It boasts a likable cast and an interesting premise, but The Dilemma can't decide what to do with them; the result is an uneven blend of cheesy slapstick and surprisingly dark comedy.
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Cast
as Ronny Valentine
as Nick Brannon
as Beth
as Geneva
as Zip
as Susan Warner
as Diane Popovich
as Thomas Fern
as Felix
as Burt
as Herbert Trimpy
as Saul
as Dr. Rosenstone
as Sue
as Cousin Betty
as Cousin James
as Jackie
as Charles
as Charles
as B & V Worker
as B & V Worker
as B & V Worker
as Medic at Gardens
as Concept Car Spokesmodel
as Poissonier
as Restaurant Server
as Restaurant Server
as Restaurant Server
as Resturant Patron
as Waitress
as Vietnamese Parlor Owner
as Vietnamese Parlor Worker
as Camera Clerk
as Store Clerk
as Bank Customer
as Bank Customer
as Bank Customer
as Gilbert
as Mom
as Skate Rat
as Son
as El Train Patron
as Diane's Son
as Skate Rat
as Skate Rat
as Skate Rat
as Receptionist
as Shoot the Puck Announcer
as Shoot the Puck Girl
as Shoot the Puck Guy
as Disgruntled Fan
as Concession Stand Customer
as Concession Stand Customer
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Critic Reviews for The Dilemma
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As cumbersome and drawn out as a slowly deflating tire, this cinematic collision between Vaughn's celebrated funny-surly persona and Howard's earnest pedigree is a bore -- and a serious miscalculation.
Who ever thought that Ron Howard could make a cult film? This movie is a mess, but it's an intelligent and affecting mess.
It lacks faith in its story, characters and audience.
Perhaps the late Blake Edwards could have found a balance between slapstick and psychodrama, but Ron Howard can't get the pacing right, and Allan Loeb's script is even wordier than the one he wrote for Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps.
Ends with 20 minutes of apologies, a round robin of regret that downshifts the film's sputtering energy into park.
The filmmakers just don't know what to do about the ladies.
Audience Reviews for The Dilemma
Ron Howard's The Dilemma it's a surprising black comedy and presents a interesting cast to a humor picture. But it flaw, what could be a different comedy become just another funny drama, sometimes unfunny and a cliche ending. Rotten.
Super Reviewer
The Dilemma has some really funny moments, the two main characters worked well together and it's easy watching, it did however, have a weak plot and seemed not to reach it's potential.
Super Reviewer
Ronny Valentine: I just saw my best friend's wife with another man. I'll send you a check. "The truth hurts." The Dilemma is a movie that relies on the audience liking the two leads, Vince Vaughn and Kevin James, and I do. In fact I like pretty much everybody involved here, especially Jennifer Connely. Sure the movie has its exceptions; Queen Latifa and Channing Tatum, but for the most part everybody is easy to like. The story isn't great, the movie isn't great, it isn't the funniest thing ever, but it isn't a completely worthless or horrible movie. In fact, I can go as far as to say I liked it. Two friends and business partners are close to making the deal of their lives and they are both stressing out about it. Nick is the brains of the operation and is married to Geneva(Winona Ryder). Ronny is the talker of the partnership and is thinking about marrying his girlfriend. When he goes to a botanical garden to scout out a place to propose, he sees his best friends wife with another guy. From there he must decide how to handle the situation. Should he just come out and tell his best friend his wife is cheating on him while they are on the verge of a massive deal? Should he wait? This movie isn't the greatest thing Ron Howard has ever done, but it isn't even close to the worst he has ever done either. The Da Vinci Code anyone? It isn't a landmark movie for anyone involved, but it is a fun little comedy. I think the film is a little over criticized. I know people have been disappointed with what Howard has been doing lately and I know there are a lot of people who don't like Kevin James movies. But come on, honestly this isn't horrible. This isn't even close to one of the worst movies of the year, which I had heard from some people. It's just a nice, pleasant way to kill a couple hours. That is, once again, if you like the leads.
Super Reviewer
The Dilemma Quotes
| Ronny Valentine: | Let's face it. Electric cars are totally gay. I don't mean gay as in homosexual gay, I mean "My parents are chaperoning the dance" gay. |
| Ronny Valentine: | The conscience speaks, not in audible words, but through that small voice from within. |
| Ronny Valentine: | I'm a burn that face! Give me that stupid looking face! |
| Herbert Trimpy: | Those plants are poisonous! |