Feb 14, 2011

CASSANDRA'S DREAM (2-2-11)

Cassandra's Dream (2007) - ***1/2 (P) / ***1/2 (M)

I originally saw this Woody Allen original back when it was first released, but enjoyed it just as much upon my second viewing.  Colin Farrell and Ewan McGregor play London brothers with some financial difficulties - one has a gambling problem, the other is looking to finance a new life with his girlfriend.  They go to their wealthy uncle (Tom Wilkinson) for assistance, which he gives them, in exchange for a favor.  CD is a tragic, slow-building thriller, with excellent performances (especially from Wilkinson) and a gorgeous music score by Philip Glass.

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