The tale of two brothers with serious financial woes. When a third party proposes they turn to crime, things go badly and the two become enemies.The tale of two brothers with serious financial woes. When a third party proposes they turn to crime, things go badly and the two become enemies.The tale of two brothers with serious financial woes. When a third party proposes they turn to crime, things go badly and the two become enemies.
Peter-Hugo Daly
- Boat Owner
- (as Peter Hugo-Daly)
Ashley Madekwe
- Lucy
- (as Ashley Medekwe)
- Director
- Writer
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Did you know
- TriviaKnowing the famous audition process of Woody Allen, in which an actor enters the room, is looked over by Allen and seconds later leaves the room, Colin Farrell entered his office, stood up, turned around and said, "That's it, right?" When Allen smiled and said yes, Farrell left the office.
- GoofsThe ashtray and the cigarette pack keep appearing and disappearing on the table when Terry is eating with his whole family in the beginning of the movie.
- SoundtracksTime to Undress
Written by H. Salters
Performed by General Electriks
Courtesy of Quannum Projects
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Nothing brilliant, but entertaining nonetheless
I saw this film yesterday, and went in with no idea what to expect. All I knew was it was a new Woody Allen movie with Collin Farrell, Ewan McGregor, and Tom Wilkinson, and supposedly rather dark.
Dark it was, but not overwhelmingly so. Farrell and McGregor play London brothers who are hard-up for cash, both with love interests that they're looking to take care of. Their rich Uncle Howard (Wilkinson) agrees to help them out as usual, if they do him a favor and "get rid of" a business relation who poses a threat to his finances. Despite many doubts, their situations are pressing, and the young men agree. The story then follows the different ways they deal with the factual immorality of what they have done.
It's not exactly a cheery film, but it isn't quite an intense, ominous drama, either, like the somewhat similar brothers-in-trouble based melodrama 'Before the Devil Knows You're Dead' that was recently released. In 'Dream,' there's a thin layer of dark humor that adds a refreshing twist here and there.
Everything was good on the acting end, though not mind-blowing; both McGregor and especially Farrell gave strong performances. The story, though rather predictable, is still enjoyable. Nice use of London and the British countryside on Allen's part. Overall, it's a solid film that will entertain, but that's about it.
Dark it was, but not overwhelmingly so. Farrell and McGregor play London brothers who are hard-up for cash, both with love interests that they're looking to take care of. Their rich Uncle Howard (Wilkinson) agrees to help them out as usual, if they do him a favor and "get rid of" a business relation who poses a threat to his finances. Despite many doubts, their situations are pressing, and the young men agree. The story then follows the different ways they deal with the factual immorality of what they have done.
It's not exactly a cheery film, but it isn't quite an intense, ominous drama, either, like the somewhat similar brothers-in-trouble based melodrama 'Before the Devil Knows You're Dead' that was recently released. In 'Dream,' there's a thin layer of dark humor that adds a refreshing twist here and there.
Everything was good on the acting end, though not mind-blowing; both McGregor and especially Farrell gave strong performances. The story, though rather predictable, is still enjoyable. Nice use of London and the British countryside on Allen's part. Overall, it's a solid film that will entertain, but that's about it.
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- Nov 18, 2007
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- Also known as
- Woody Allen Summer Project 2006
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- Budget
- £13,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $973,018
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $361,901
- Jan 20, 2008
- Gross worldwide
- $22,687,639
- Runtime1 hour 48 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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