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

Winona Ryder won the lead female role after two auditions, beating out the likes of Kate Beckinsale, Carla Gugino and Uma Thurman.

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Goofs

When Ronny confronts Geneva about the affair at the Blackhawks game, they miss a goal and the song "Chelsea Dagger" plays which is the goal song for the Blackhawks. In reality, when the Blackhawks score, the goal horn blows followed by song "Chelsea Dagger" by the Fratellis.

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Quotes

Susan Warner: I feel like I'm your Deep Throat. Have you seen that movie?
Ronny Valentine: All the President's Men?
Susan Warner: No, Deep Throat.

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Connections

References Deep Throat (1972)

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Soundtracks

"THE BEST"
Written by Mike Chapman, Holly Knight

User Reviews

Good but not hilarious

When I first saw the poster for this movie I knew I wanted to watch this movie. I like actors and actresses on the cast list and I thought this would make a great movie. But I got the impression that this was supposed to be an hilarious flick but I was all wrong. This movie had its funny moments and the storyline was fine enough.

Vince Vaughn & Kevin James add some great chemistry to this movie, they should make some more movies together but it probably needs to be movies placed more in the comedy genre.

In my opinion this movie wasn't at all as bad as people say it is, I actually liked it a bunch. But that said I can totally understand the disappointment of people's expectations. However this movie is great for a relaxing Sunday afternoon because it is very straight-forward and doesn't require you to wonder too much.