Review of Cassandra's Dream (2007) by Abhilash S — 17 Jan 2010

Set in contemporary London, "Cassandra's Dream" is the story of two brothers, Ian (Ewan) & Terry (Farrell), who are desperate to better their troubled lives, hard-up for cash, and both have girls to look out for, too.

One is a young man who is madly in love with a beautiful actress he recently met, & the other is a chronic gambler in debt over his head. When rich Uncle Howard comes to town and agrees to help them out, he admits his finances are under investigation, and he asks them to do him a favor and "take care of" an old business relation to keep his trouble under wraps - he says that they're family, and since he always takes care of them, the least they could do is help him out this once, as they're the only ones he can trust.

The film follows their struggle with the immorality of this request and how each brother chooses to deal with it. Their lives gradually become entangled into a sinister situation with intense results.

Woody Allen, finishing up his 'London Tragedies', with the last of its part, possibly the best. 'Cassandra's Dream' scores high in every field, whether its the performances or the direction, 'Cassandra's Dream' is beyond many movies.

Woody Allen not only makes this amazing thriller a family viewing, but he also makes the movie an ultimate experience. Not a single slang have been used & no erotic sequences, an absolute delight for the whole family.

The performances are amazing by each & everyone, Ewan looks amazing & also giving one of his finest performance. The same goes for Farrell, he yet again gives a splendid performance. Tom Wilkinson is perfect.

Woody Allen gives an ultimate & a flawless direction. Not even a single second you will feel bored. The presentation of the movie has been done in a classical way, the background music suits with the mood of the movie.

The amazing screenplay gives some of the sharpest twists & turns. With superb performances from McGregor, Farrell & Wilkinson, this one is purely one of the best & finest thrillers to be out in recent years.

Masterpiece.