The Dilemma: Two couples lead a seemingly charmed life until one man (Kevin James) sees the wife (Winona Ryder) of his best friend (Vince Vaughn) with someone else. Ron Howard's surprisingly honest comedy-melodrama is considerably more than it appears to be.
- Marc Savlov
Mao's Last Dancer: In 1981, the young Chinese dancer Li Cunxin (Chi Cao) visits the Houston Ballet as an exchange student, then gets married to avoid going back to the People's Republic. Based on Li's autobiography, this is a likable film with much fine dancing, though director Bruce Beresford doesn't seem to be looking for nuances.
- Kenneth Burns
