The Dilemma

Enjoyed the movie

As this film is being directed by Ron Howard and features a stellar cast, I had great expectations for it. Despite the fact that this film was released more than 10 years ago, I had never seen it and thought it was about time I did.In this film, a man worries about what might happen if his closest friend's wife's affair becomes public after learning the truth. The film isn't really a comedy, thus it doesn't really fit with what the lead actors usually do. Although it's more of a drama than anything else, there are some humorous parts.Without a doubt, it's not the best movie, but Vaughn and James make it worth seeing.

While "The Dilemma" is far from a perfect movie, it does not deserve the drubbing it has received from critics and most of the viewers who have posted on this site. Yes, it is a very dark comedy, sometimes bordering on dramedy. But Vince Vaughn is in classic form and Kevin James wonderfully complements his fast-talking, used car salesman persona. They make a great team and I would love to see them star together in future comedies, showcasing more of their physical comedic abilities. Just seeing the stocky James next to Too Tall Vaughan is pretty funny. But when they venture into slapstick as they do in a few of this movie's best scenes, it's hilarious. While I can't disagree with those that claim this movie is a bit schitzophrenic, wanting to be both a comedy and drama, I would point out that both lead actors are up to the challenge. Vaughn has proven himself an excellent dramatic actor in previous films and James shows here that he is equally versatile. You like these characters and feel for what they are going through.What makes the film funny are the bizarre situations Vince Vaughn gets in as a result of his actions after witnessing the wife (Winona Ryder) of his best friend (James) cheating with a young stranger (Channing Tatum). He has to decide whether or not to inform his best friend of the bad news, whether to defend his friend's honor and, finally, whether this dilemma is worth risking his own fragile relationship with girlfriend Jennifer Connelly. Watching Vaughn talk his way out of bad lies and saying whatever he can to avoid punishment for his strange behavior is a lot of fun for the viewer. A classic comedy? No, The Dilemma is not that. But it is very entertaining and the performances by Vaughn and James make it well worth seeing.

It is worth a watch. It’s different than other movies. You want to watch until the end. But it’s nothing spectacular

so so

This would have worked better as a story about Big Auto and their peculiarities, as the central "gimme" of the plot is a system that will make an electric car that /looks/ like a "muscle car" /sound/ like a "muscle car". Great satire unless, of course, that's actually been done.But the story isn't really about that. No, it's about two friends, one (A) married, one (B) toying with the idea.B spots A's wife having an affair and dithers about telling him. And dithers some more.While dithering, he manages to convince his sister that he is telling her that her husband is stepping out. Which turns out to be the case.He also confronts A's wife, who is not pleased with this interference in her marriage.And the other man, an incident which leads to an intervention for gambling.And so it goes.But what does the audience care? In my case, not one bit.

Having a best friend, that has your back, even when they might not want to! It's a feel good movie, but not loaded down with too much sappiness. Just the right amount of each possible emotion, one can feel and/or go through!!!

Ron Howard's Directing on this film about two guys who are trying to launch their business by making a deal with Ford to design a hot car, at least in appearance, feel and sound. Kevin James soldiers the design aspect while Vaughn is the fancy talking partner who works the interested key staff at Ford. At no point are you bored with this trip that is full of surprises. Get in and go for a ride.

A gentle little comedy with a moral. Vince Vaughn and Kevin James in an otherwise standard comedy. There are some good extras on the disc. There were only 2 reasons I bought this movie, it was cheap and I got to see my teenage crush Winona Ryder in action, and damn she looks good still lol.

Mal ein etwas anderer Film mit Kevin James! Ich persönlich fand den Film gut! Warum gebe ich ihm dann nur 4 Sterne? Weil ich finde Kevin James ist ein absoluter Komödiant und nicht für einen Film gedacht der eine Dramatische Komödie ist.

« Le dilemme » est une comédie d'un style étonnamment léger pour un film de Ron Howard. Le sujet tiens en quelques lignes : Ronny (Vince Vaughn) et son meilleur ami Nick (Kevin James), sont sur le point de signer un énorme contrat avec Dodge en restituant artificiellement aux moteurs électriques les rugissements des voitures de l'âge d'or. Ronny surprend Geneva (Wynona Ryder), la femme, avec un autre homme. Dois-t-il le dire à Nick, déjà stressé à l'extrême par leur projet professionnel, en fin sur le point d'être finalisé ? Ronny, ex-joueur compulsif est quant à lui sur le point de demander en mariage sa petite ami Beth (Jennifer Connelly). Toutes ces interrogations vont bientôt, on l'imagine, remuer plus d'air que prévu...Le film, doté d'une distribution de qualité, s'appuie beaucoup sur le personnage joué par Vince Vaughn qui trimballe ici comme à l'habitude sa grande carcasse avec humour et dérision. Le film peine néanmoins à trouver son rythme. Malgré de bons dialogues et des situations plutôt amusantes, la comédie piétine longtemps, hésitant entre plusieurs registres. La réalisation efficace de Ron Howard, les jolis plans de Chicago, le charme de Jennifer Connelly et Wynona Ryder sauvent néanmoins le film du naufrage. « Le dilemme » se situe au bout du compte dans la catégorie des comédies agréables et sympas auxquelles il manque un je ne sais quoi qui en aurait fait de vraies réussites.

I was waiting for the fun but I would wait in vain. Nothing really made me laugh. Would I watch it again - actually no I haven't, even though I love Channing. Vince Vaughan and Kevin James FAIL at bringing it! Lets face it, why have these two actors, unless the intention was comedy ???

Many thanks, A1 experience