The Dilemma (2011)

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

Director:

Ron Howard

Writer:

Allan Loeb

Stars:

Vince Vaughn, Kevin James, Jennifer Connelly

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Vince Vaughn	...	Ronny Valentine
Kevin James	...	Nick Brannen
Jennifer Connelly	...	Beth
Winona Ryder	...	Geneva
Channing Tatum	...	Zip
Queen Latifah	...	Susan Warner
Amy Morton	...	Diane Popovich
Chelcie Ross	...	Thomas Fern
Eduardo N. Martinez	...	Felix
Rance Howard	...	Burt
Clint Howard	...	Herbert Trimpy
Guy Van Swearingen	...	Saul
Troy West	...	Dr. Rosenstone
Laura Whyte	...	Sue
Grace Rex	...	Cousin Betty

Storyline

A man finds out that what you don't say to a friend is just as important as what you do is this 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. Ronny's girlfriend, Beth (Connelly), and Nick's wife, Geneva (Ryder), are by their sides. 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 into 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 what will happen if he reveals the truth to his best friend.

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Plot Keywords:

friend | best friend | investigation | secret | car | 

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Taglines:

The truth hurts.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for mature thematic elements involving sexual content

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site [es]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 January 2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

Cheaters

Filming Locations:

2000 Naperville Wheaton Rd., Naperville, Illinois, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$70,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£1,102,798 (UK) (21 January 2011)

Gross:

$48,430,355 (USA) (25 February 2011)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment, Spyglass Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

111 min

Sound Mix:

SDDS DTS Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Ron Howard's first comedy since 2000's How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

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Goofs

When Ronny jumps over the hockey barrier at the end, the bald security guard follows him jumping over the barrier twice. In the next shot he is nowhere to be seen.

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Quotes

Herbert Trimpy: Those plants are poisonous!

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Connections

References 20/20 (1978)

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Soundtracks

"She's Long Gone"
Written by Daniel Q. Auerbach (as Dan Auerbach) and Patrick J. Carney (as Patrick Carney)
Performed by The Black Keys
Courtesy of Nonesuch Records
By Arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

User Reviews

A Comedy with a Story to Tell

I came to this movie with the lowest expectations. Never been a fan of Vince Vaughn and I knew the reviews were not kind to this film. However, this is a film that while you won't be laughing your ass off during the whole movie, it provides a few good laughters and it also has a decent story to tell. The story is simple yet it keeps you questioning yourself... what would YOU do if you caught your best friends wife cheating? Let me say, it does get childish at times and yes it might drag on a bit but it's not horrible by any means.

It's a kind of romantic comedy that can be enjoyed equally by men and women and let's just say the Bromance that is at the core of it is quite engaging. I'd say don't listen to the reviews. True, this may not be a fresh comedy nor a classic but it is well acted and it tries to avoid being cheesy, even though it may very well be at some points.