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Andrew Howard, Colin Farrell, Ewan McGregor, Hayley Atwell, Mark Umbers
The film is the tale of two brothers with serious financial woes. When a third party proposes they turn to crime, things go bad and the two become enemies.
Id: 10844442
Terry: "Gee, ain't life grand?" You know where that's from? What movie? Ain't Life Grand, no?" Bonnie and Clyde. Two Barrow brothers having a fine time
and Clyde says, "Ain't life grand?"
Ian: You know what happened to them?
Another Woody Allen film that sides with the dramatic ...( read more)
Cassandra's Dream is a dull journey of two brothers (Colin Farrell and Ewan MacGregor) who in a desperate attempt for money agree to assist their uncle (Tom Wilkinson) in eliminating a problem.
I can understand why this is called Cassandra's Dream now. It's not the name of the ...( read more)
Not bad, but certainly not nearly as good as "Before the Devil Knows You're Dead". See the latter if you haven't already and skip this one.
I was bored out of my mind throughout this entire movie. The only 2 parts where I was somewhat interested were the 2 scenes in which someone was killed.
CASSANDRA'S DREAM is a tight, tense London morality play, but still very Woody. It's well plotted, and so much fun to watch McGregor/Farrell play Cockney brothers. A much more effective thriller than the overrated MATCH POINT.
I really loved the fact that Colin Farrell, the usually tough guy, is the sensitive one in this picture. I really enjoyed the leading duo's performance and I think, overall, "Cassandra's Dream" is a very good film!
Every time I decide to watch something from Woody Allen, I can be sure not to end up disappointed. He has a consistency that few directors have and if for some reason I don't find the story intriguing, I can always admire the photography, some interesting character or the acting....( read more)
Colin Farrell and Ewan McGregor as brothers? YES!. In a Woody Allen's movie? YES!... The result? Mhm! Not as good as I'd expect! :S
