The Short List of Things to Do

A guide to what you should see and what you should skip — and what you won't be able to avoid

Cassandra's Dream

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A reckless gambler (Colin Farrell) and his slightly more reputable brother (Ewan McGregor) fall into a crime plot proposed by their benefactor uncle (Tom Wilkinson). The wages of greed is the theme of Allen's third London-set film, which mixes improbable melodrama, strained comedy and fall-flat romance — a losing trifecta.

Grade: C-

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