Summary: Ronny (Vince Vaughn) and his best friend Nick (Kevin James) try to sell a business of combining electric engines to muscle cars for a Detroit company. Nick and his wife Geneva (Wionona Ryder) try to pressure Ronny into proposing to his long time girlfriend Beth. In a chance encounter, Ronny catches Geneva with another man. His qualms about telling his friend who is in a high pressure situation quickly leads his life to a downward spiral as he discovers relationships aren't as perfect as he thought they were and struggles how strong is his relationship with Beth.
Review: I think the movie was a little too serious, but Vaughn makes the movie. The plot was interesting, but for some reason everything just didn't mesh together. Kevin James seems to be a bit overrated to me for all his accolades for movies. I thought he was excellent on the television show King of Queens though. Connelly seemed decent even though I just don't think she fit the part too much. She seems very somber and is a good enough actress to warrant a better role. Wionna Ryder did an excellent job in portraying her character of a manipulative girl though. I liked the flashbacks during some of Ronny's stories though whether they were fiction or truth.
Further Question/Philosophy/Theme: Are we not meant to be monogamous? What is the loyalty code to a friend? How long do you have to know someone to know them? Are secrets okay? Friendship
Power Rating (Out of 5): 3 It had too deep a plot for a comedy and it wasn't as hilarious as it should have been. Vaughn still makes the movie though with his rambling. He always has those famous rants and in this movie the best one is against the 2nd cousin in the anniversary toast. I thought there have been plenty of better Vaughn movies and Connelly is too serious for a comedy.
Favorite Quotes:
Ronny: "Great moments are born from great opportunities. That's what you have here tonight, Nick. That's what you've earned here tonight. One shot. You take it 10 times you might miss nine. But not this shot, not tonight."
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