Review of The Dilemma (2011) by Stephanie C — 15 Jul 2011

Insipidly torpid or torpidly insipid; henceforth lies the only worthwhile and minimally logical dilemma to dwell upon for a large portion of this painfully indecisive film. Immediately from the start, we are set waiting to blow out in laughter at any moment given the star-studded cast in The Dilemma and their presumed talent to come through for us comedically by skillfully interweaving their innate abilities with some of the scripted out jokes.

Sadly enough the contagious, wishy- washy habit of this movie has us also questioning when and where exactly would be the appropriate moment to pitifully squeeze in a feigned smile or at least some signs of facial movement just out of cordiality.

Another, unexpected dilemma to deal with it seems. Already it appears that the audience has to face more dilemmas than Ronny Valentine (Vince Vaughn) himself. The severity needed to enthrall viewers amidst the decision of whether or not to inform a lifelong peer that he is being cheated on by his wife is nowhere to be found given the screamingly evident course of action to righteously break an already snapped relationship.

Condemning a friend for revealing the truth that works to improve his life hardly feels like a reason at all for the observed tension that follows towards the end between best buddies. Therefore, at a certain point early on we just stop caring if Ronny uncovers this "ultimate secret" or not.

Realistically, not much changes. Overall, the absence of laughs and any suspense at all are already strong and clear indicators of which side to pick amidst the dilemma of watching or skipping this film.