Stevecorp Don't listen to the negative reviews

Livestonth I am only giving this movie a 1 for the great cast, though I can't imagine what any of them were thinking. This movie was horrible

Usamah Harvey The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

Jenni Devyn Worth seeing just to witness how winsome it is.

oOoBarracuda If you are not a fan of Woody Allen's, this film is for you! Cassandra's Dream, written and directed by Woody Allen in 2007 does not, even once, look, sound, or give the vibe of a Woody Allen film. I'm not saying anything that is supposed to resemble "You're not a "true" Woody Allen fan if you like Cassandra's Dream. Of course, there are Woody Allen fans that enjoyed it; I'm simply suggesting that there's something here even for those that don't appreciate Woody's work. I am not a fan of this point in Woody's career where he seemed to be preoccupied with murder and getting away with it. Cassandra's Dream found a pair of brothers who were always experiencing financial woes decide to turn to crime to gain fortune. The problem is, the crime life resulted in them turning against each other.There's a lot I like about Woody Allen films, but my favorite part is consistently the script. I don't know what happened with Cassandra's Dream, but that Woody-like perfect script was absent. The film was oddly cast and absent a score that Woody typically so carefully constructs. Usually, I can find something redeeming in a Woody Allen film, something that I can lean on as positive even in one of his films I didn't care for--I struggle with Cassandra's Dream, however; it was one of the films I blind bought to meet this month's film project so I have plenty of time to change my mind on it.

andriyyablonsky There is a story about two brothers. The first one is full of confidence and ambitions, the second one is a weak gambler. Both of them have some difficulties with money and the solution comes just in time. The question of moral was played really interesting in this movie. An idea of two brothers on the different sides of the attitude towards murder is just great. I am always really involved in the subject like that, enjoy watching argues on such an issue. That is why I think that this movie is certainly intellectual and interesting. However, the end is, as usually, boring and predictable. I wish I could change it to the Match Point end. It will be far more interesting - just dispose of this *Crime and Punishment* capstone of modern cinema.Woody should cross the line, show us more unpunished blood. That is what I would certainly want to watch.

ags123 Here's another morality play from Woody Allen, though unlike "Crimes and Misdemeanors" and "Match Point," much darker and with quite a different turn of events at the end. "Cassandra's Dream" is a highly mature work - profound themes, skillful direction, convincing dialog and great casting choices. As other reviews have pointed out, Colin Farrell is a standout in a complex role. Also noteworthy is Clare Higgins as the mother with the voice of wisdom and experience. Superb London atmosphere keeps things interesting as does the moody Philip Glass score. No traces of the usual Woody Allen New York angst. He's still focused on the big questions, just from a very different angle. Even the harshest critics will have to admit they don't make films like this very often: intelligent, thoughtful, highly polished.

Raul Faust I had recently talked to a friend about how much we both enjoyed "Vicky Cristina Barcelona", and she labeled that film as "an explosion of feelings". I instantly agreed with that, and while I was watching "Cassandra's Dream", that's all that came in my mind: an explosion of feelings. McGregor and Farrell professionally portray two brothers that commit a murder in order to help their uncle, and as tough as it can be, one of them starts having mental problems because of it. The relationship between the brothers is extremely convincing, mainly due to the great directing that Woody Allen provides, again. It feels hard not to put ourselves in the positions of Ian and Terry; it was undoubtedly a quite hard situation to deal with. The first hour of the movie is full of conversations, and it tired me a bit, but once the brothers get in the victim's house, I felt like SCREAMING for such an intense first climax-- in my opinion, there are two of them. The only thing I really disliked about this film was the rushed ending, and I'm sure many people really hated it, but that's an eccentric way to end the story. We don't always need to see all that happens next; sometimes it's good to leave up to the spectator what is the next step. All in all, "Cassandra's Dream" is another GREAT work from Woody Allen, and you can realize that after the first hour of length.