The Dilemma

2011
PG-13
1h 51m

IMDb RATING

5.3/10

57K

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Vince Vaughn and Kevin James in The Dilemma (2011)

When Ronny Valentine (Vaughn) discovers the his best friend's wife is cheating on him, he wrestles with the question of whether or not to reveal the truth to his buddy.

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Buddy Comedy Dark Comedy Comedy Drama

A man discovers that his best friend's wife is having an affair.A man discovers that his best friend's wife is having an affair.A man discovers that his best friend's wife is having an affair.

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IMDb RATING

5.3/10

57K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 nomination

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Trailer 2:29

The Dilemma - International Trailer

Trailer 3:02

The Dilemma: U.S. Full Trailer

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The Dilemma: U.S. Full Trailer

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The Dilemma: Nick Hears How Ronny Tricked Him To Get A Meeting

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The Dilemma: Beth And Ronny Talk About Their Relationship

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The Dilemma: Susan Tells Ronny And Nick That She Loves Their Idea

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The Dilemma: Beth And Nick Try To Convince Ronny To Dance

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Trivia
During shooting in the United Center for the "Shoot the Puck" scene, Kevin James actually made it into the net while practicing for the scene. The extras in the United Center erupted with "Chelsea Dagger" to commemorate his accomplishment.

Goofs
Ronny's injuries sustained during his fight would have lasted weeks but they disappear immediately afterward.

Quotes
Ronny Valentine: Nick, great moments come from great opportunities. And that's what you've earned here today. It's what you've earned here today.

Connections
Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.63 (2011)

Soundtracks
Baby Don't You Do It
Written by Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, Eddie Holland (as Edward Holland,
Jr.)
Performed by The Band
Courtesy of Capitol Records
Under license from EMI Film & Television Music

Ronny Valentine (Vince Vaughn) is Nick Brannen's (Kevin James) best friend from college and partner in their own auto design firm. Ronny has girlfriend Beth (Jennifer Connelly), and Nick is happily married to Geneva (Winona Ryder). Then Ronny spies Geneva making out with another man.

This is probably the worst Ron Howard movie I've ever seen. I don't know what the original intention was. Is cheating in a marriage really slapstick comedy material? Vince Vaughn and Kevin James could be a funny team in another movie. I just can't tell as I worry about what's going on in that marriage. If you're making fun of this material, you'd have to go dark. Neither guy is that great at dark comedies and Ron Howard is the last person to direct that.