The Dilemma
Longtime friends Ronny and Nick are partners in an auto-design firm. They are hard at work on a presentation for a dream project that would really launch their company. Then Ronny spots Nick's wife out with another man, and in the process of investigating the possible affair, he learns that Nick has a few secrets of his own. As the presentation nears, Ronny agonizes over what might happen if the truth gets out.
Critics Sentiment
Ronny and Nick introduced as best friends and business partners
Vince Vaughn delivers controversial monologue about cars being gay
Sharp decline from the initial friendship setup to Geneva's affair discovery, dropping 1.4 points as the film's tonal problems became apparent
The film starts promisingly with the friendship dynamic but quickly loses audience goodwill once the affair subplot begins. Critics consistently criticized the tonal confusion between comedy and drama, Vince Vaughn's over-the-top performance, and the film's inability to find the right balance for its premise. While some appreciated the exploration of male friendship, most found the execution deeply flawed.
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Vince Vaughn
Ronny Valentine
Kevin James
Nick Brannen
Winona Ryder
Geneva Brannen
Jennifer Connelly
Beth
Queen Latifah
Dana
Channing Tatum
Zip
Clint Howard
Herbert Trimpy
Rance Howard
Burt
Laura Whyte
Sue
Amy Morton
Diane Popovich
Talulah Riley
Concept Car Spokesmodel
Chelcie Ross
Thomas Fern
Heidi Johanningmeier
Shoot the Puck Girl
Rebecca Spence
Jackie
Grace Rex
Cousin Betty
Mimi Sagadin
B & V Worker
Eduardo N. Martinez
Felix
Guy Van Swearingen
Saul
Troy West
Dr. Rosenstone
Mike McNamara
Cousin James
Crew
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