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. Like woody allens match point 2005, cassandras dream looks like a psychological thriller, in this case one in which two lowerclass london brothers agree to commit murder for a rich uncle who. Cassandras dream is the soundtrack to the 2008 woody allen film cassandras dream and features an original orchestral score by philip glass. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing cassandra s dream near you. Cassandras dream on dvd may 27, 2008 starring hayley atwell, tom wilkinson, colin farrell, ewan mcgregor. Cassandra s dream 2008 life is good for the blaine brothers, at least for the moment. Set in contemporary london, cassandras dream is a powerful and thrilling story about two brothers who are desperate to better their troubled lives. The brothers ask their wealthy uncle howard tom wilkinson for a loan, which he is happy to provide in. Set in contemporary london, cassandras dream is a powerful and thrilling story about two brothers ewan mcgregor, colin. Two london brothers are hardup for cash, and both have girls to look out for, too. Cassandras dream is certainly not a crowning career achievement for allen.
Continuing with woody allens infatuation with britain, cassandras dream is set in britain with a predominantly british cast. Idolized howard the familys golden boy has become an international success and hes discussed as the blaine family savior repeatedly throughout cassandras dream. Everything you need to know about cassandras dream movie. Continuing with woody allen s infatuation with britain, cassandra s dream is set in britain with a predominantly british cast. Their luck soon changes when terrys loan sharks come calling. Set in contemporary london, cassandras deam is a powerful and thrilling story about two brothers ewan mcgregor, colin farrell who are desperate to better their troubled lives. Ewan mcgregor is a rising star with great plans for the future, while colin farrell is a messed up guy who drinks and gambles excessively.
Ian ewan mcgregor, a restaurateur, is in love with a gorgeous actress hayley atwell. Nov 28, 2007 cassandra s dream trailer 2007 cassandra s dream is about two brothers ewan mcgregor and colin farrell who are in financial troubles and wanting to change their lives. Jan 18, 2008 cassandras dream is certainly not a crowning career achievement for allen. The film was premiered in secret at aviles, spain on june 18, 2007. Its possible to read that sort of desire into allens own move to england in 2005 after almost 30 years of shooting exclusively in new york city. When critics begin harping that youd grown too old to be.
Jan 08, 2008 cassandra s dream soundtrack from 2007, composed by philip glass. Financial analysis of cassandra s dream 2008 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. The woodmans new film, his third straight made in england, has long been scheduled for a dec. Its not bad going for a man of 72, but when the process results in a film as sloppy and turgid as cassandras dream, its time to wonder loudly if there. Oct 21, 2011 set in contemporary london, cassandra s deam is a powerful and thrilling story about two brothers ewan mcgregor, colin farrell who are desperate to better their troubled lives.
Pg 1h 48min crime, drama, romance 18 january 2008 usa. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Family is family, of course and howard is willing to help out his nephews but his financial assistance comes with an impossibly high price revealed in a tense raindrenched. Life is good for the blaine brothers, at least for the moment. 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. Set in contemporary london, cassandra s dream is a powerful and thrilling story about two brothers ewan mcgregor, colin farrell who are desperate to better their troubled lives.
Woody takes theme this to a logical and staisfying conclusion. Colin farrell and tom wilkinson act up a storm in cassandra s dream, but woody allen s heavyhanded symbolism and foreshadowing drains the plot of all tension. Both of these brothers are convincingly introduced and portrayed. Ramboafter years of flops, sylvester stallone worked his way back into audiences graces by reprising one of his iconic c. Cassandras dream movie trailer, news, cast, interviews. One is a chronic gambler in debt over his head, and the other is a young man in love with a beautiful actress newcomer hayley atwell he has recently met. Set in contemporary london, cassandras dream is a powerful and thrilling story about two brothers who are desperate to.
Terry and ians daytoday are full of obligation to marker holders or loved ones. Colin farrell and tom wilkinson act up a storm in cassandras dream, but woody allens heavyhanded symbolism and foreshadowing drains the plot of all tension. Ashley madekwe born 6 december 1983 is an english actress. Altered carbon season 2 trailer reveals kovacs and quells reunion. Cassandras dream is reminiscent of allens best film this century, the morality play match point. Allens third londonset film is a confused embarrassment of quaint olde english. Set in contemporary london, cassandras dream is a powerful and thrilling story about two brothers ewan mcgregor, colin f. Cockney brothers ian ewan and terry farrell find themselves in serious financial difficulty. One is a chronic gambler, and the other is in love with an actress, angela stark hayley atwell. Woody allens latest also is one of his darkest, reviving some of the grim themes of murder, guilt and.
Released january 18th, 2008, cassandra s dream stars ewan mcgregor, colin farrell, hayley atwell, tom wilkinson the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 48 min, and received a score of 49. Ian ewan mcgregor and terry colin farrell are two workingclass brothers in london who dream of a better life. Financial analysis of cassandras dream 2008 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. When rich uncle howard comes to town and agrees to help them out, he admits his finances are under investigation. It was developed as a britishfrenchamerican coproduction. Hugh jackman turned down a role in tom hoopers cats. The tale of two brothers with serious financial woes. Apr 24, 2011 the tale of two brothers with serious financial woes. Movieweb colin farrells penguin is a good guy in the batman. Woody allens cassandras dream looks to be a casualty of the awards season.
Colin farrell and tom wilkinson act up a storm in cassandra s dream, but woody allens heavyhanded symbolism and foreshadowing drains the plot of all tension. Filmed in the united kingdom, it was released in 2007 in europe and in january 2008 in the united states. Watch cassandras dream online stream full movie directv. Ewan mcgregor, colin farrell, john benfield, clare higgins, tom wilkinson, and sally hawkins. One day, terry wins big at the tracks by betting on a speedy greyhound named cassandra s dream, and promptly uses his winnings to purchase a small yacht that he names after the winning dog.
May 22, 2008 cassandra s dream 1 5 stars 1 out of 5 stars. Cassandra s dream is the soundtrack to the 2008 woody allen film cassandra s dream and features an original orchestral score by philip glass. Terry colin farrell has a weakness for the drink and gambling, whilst ian ewan mcgregor is more straight edged and desires the finer. Two brothers are desperate to better their troubled lives. Cassandras dream trailer movie trailers and videos. High resolution official movie posters for cassandras dream 2008 directed by woody allen. Er beginne als hubsche milieustudie, dann verwandle er sich. Bill paterson, imelda staunton, keeley hawes, et al. Terry colin farrell has a weakness for the drink and gambling, whilst ian ewan mcgregor is more straight edged and. They name it cassandras dream, after a greyhound that won terry the money to buy the boat. Released by orange mountain music in 2008 omm0038 containing music from cassandra s dream 2007.
Check out chazz palminteri discussing woody allens directorial technique at the 2008 tribeca film festival on amcs shootout blog. Woody allens cassandras dream is about two brothers, one single and modestly successful and one struggling but in a happy relationship, who are both desperate to raise money, and agree to commit a crime together. She is known for her roles as call girl bambi in the itv2 series secret diary of a call girl, social climber ashley davenport on the abc drama series revenge and the witch tituba in the wgn america series salem. Cassandras dream 2008 upcoming movies movie database. Jun 05, 2008 ewan mcgregor and colin farrell in the weinstein companys cassandras dream 2007. Set in contemporary london, cassandras dream is a powerful and thrilling story about two brothers ewan mcgregor. Set in contemporary london, cassandras dream is a powerful and thrilling story about two brothers ewan mcgregor, colin farrell who are desperate to better their troubled lives. In crimes and match point he focuses on a single criminal, but in cassandras dream the crime is committed by two men and we see one betrayed by conscience, the other not. Selected homevideo releases available in stores may 27. Cassandras dream is a 2007 dramatic thriller film written and directed by woody allen. Colin farrell sally hawkins cassandras dream youtube. Cassandra s dream is another beautiful masterpiece by the genius woody allen.
Ewan mcgregor and colin farrell in the weinstein companys cassandras dream 2007. Set in contemporary london, cassandras dream is a powerful and thrilling story about two brothers ewan mcgregor, colin farrell who are. Cassandras dream is, in fact, not the worst film in the woodmans oeuvre. This season s greatest gift has nothing to do with discipline. Cassandra s dream isnt allen s strongest work, but the picture welcomes a nervous, paranoid attitude that creates a healthy serving of chatty suspense. The complete twelfth season 12 dvd box set us seller fast shipping. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film. When a third party proposes they turn to crime, things go bad and the two become enemies. Right around the same time, things also start looking up for ian who falls under the seductive spell of ambitious actress angela hayley atwell. It was officially premiered at the venice film festival on september 2. Sally hawkins joyfully accepts her silver bear at berlinale 2008. It was officially premiered at the venice film festival on september 2, 2007 and was already in theaters in spain by november.
Jan 23, 2008 cassandras dream posted by corey hall on wed, jan 23, 2008 at 12. Colin farrell and tom wilkinson act up a storm in cassandras dream, but woody allens. Woody allen plays again with the morals of human existence. Cassandras dream with colin farrell ewan mcgregor dvd movie.
Jan 18, 2008 set in contemporary london, cassandra s dream is a powerful and thrilling story about two brothers ewan mcgregor, colin farrell who are desperate to better their troubled lives. Released by orange mountain music in 2008 omm0038 containing music from cassandras dream 2007. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our fandango. Ewan mcgregor and colin farrell star as two brothers who help out a rich relative to solve their financial troubles. With superb music by philip glass, great script and a wonderful cast. Cassandras dream soundtrack from 2007, composed by philip glass.