CASSANDRA'S DREAM

CASSANDRA'S DREAM FILM NOIR NIGHTMARE

"How far will you go to make your dreams come true?"

For the record, I've not been a big Woody Allen fan. That being said, I really enjoyed this movie. Two brothers ( Ewan McGregor and Colin Farrell) get in debt over their heads and look to their uncle (Tom Wilkinson) to help bail them out. One is a man in love and the other is a man in debt. They are asked to help their uncle in a unique situation "family is family, blood is blood". Much like Match Point, Allen presents us with a clever story with several twists and turns. It is almost predictable that there will be twists, turns and whatever else comes along the way. Much like a typical film noir, our main characters are placed on a path they would normally not take and are asked to run, fast. Inject the twists and turns before they are in over their heads. HUGE fan of McGregor who does a fabulous job. Not so huge fan of Farrell. I couldn't decide if I really loved him or really hated him. There was something in him that has not been seen and he either was brilliant or horrid. Decide for yourself. Both actors asked to portray a character opposite of how they are usually cast. Wilkinson just another walk in the park. Solid film and fun ride.
PICK: Nothing that hasn't been seen before, but super acting and plot line.