The Dilemma Review
This is the story about best friends and business partners Ronny (Vince Vaughn) and Nick (Kevin James). Life is going well for Ronny and Nick, they are working on a major project that will ensure success in their auto design business, they’re both in solid relationships; Ronny has a serious girlfriend and getting ready to propose, while Nick is happily married (so we think). Ronny’s(Vaughn) life changes when he inadvertently discovers that Nick’s wife (Winona Ryder) is having an affair with a tattooed guy named Zip(Channing Tatum). Now the dilemma begins, does Ronny tell his best friend that his wife is having an affair, and if so, how and when does he do it; or does he remain silent?
Rating: Three out of five buckets
Release Date: May 3, 2011
MPAA Rating: PG13
Best Age Group: 12+
Sexual Content: Moderate
Violent Content: Mild
Crude or Profane Language: Moderate
Drugs and Alcohol Content: Moderate
Talking Points:
Vince Vaughn, (Wedding Crashers, Couples Retreat), that sums up the movie; he was absolutely hilarious, I was crying I was laughing so hard. In addition to Vince Vaughn, the movie has an all-star cast, with Kevin James (Grown Ups, Paul Blart: Mall Cop) Channing Tatum(Dear John, G.I. Joe; The Rise of the Cobra), Winona Ryder, (Black Swan, Stay Cool) Jennifer Connelly (What’s Wrong With Virginia, Creation) and Queen Latifah (Valentines Day). It’s directed by Ron Howard(Angel&Demons, Frost/Nixon).
The movie was very unpredictable, unlike most comedies. I was on the edge of my seat wondering how Vince Vaughn was going to handle his dilemma.
I thought the PG13 rating was appropriate. Pre-teen and teenage boys will like the sports metaphors used throughout the film. Since Ronny and Nick are in the auto business, there’s also a lot of “car talk,” which boys may find entertaining.
Sexual Content: Moderate
Since the movie is about an affair, there are some scenes that parents may not want their kids to see. For example:
- We see passionate kissing and some nudity (backs and butts) with Winona Ryder and her lover. It’s implied that they’ve slept together.
Profanity: Mild
Fine for the PG13 rating.
Violent Content: Mild
During Ronny’s plight to catch Nick’s wife and lover in action, there are many violent confrontations between Ronny and Zip (the boyfriend). In one scene Zip pounds Ronny’s car with a bat. There are many punches and fights between the two men as well.
Conclusion:
This is a movie that I wanted to see before bringing my kids. Knowing that the movie was about an affair, I wasn’t sure I’d let my kids see it. Like I mentioned, there are some sexual scenes and references where parents may feel uncomfortable. My friend said she covered her 12 year old daughters eyes a couple of times, but overall she thought it was appropriate. I felt the same way, and I will take my three kids ( Ages: 14,13 and 11) to this movie.
Overall it was a fun, entertaining movie about the importance of friendship, and honesty.
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