A Real Life Drama Imitates Chekhov's Cherry Orchard

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HENRY''S CRIME (15) Director: Malcolm Venville Starring: Keanu Reeves, Vera Farmiga, James Caan, Fisher Stevens, Judy Greer, Peter Stormare, Danny Hoch, Bill Duke Mundane life imitates high art in Malcolm Venville's mediocre crime caper, which contrives a daredevil bank robbery during a theatre production of The Cherry Orchard.

Screenwriters Sacha Gervasi and David White draw parallels between the plot of Chekhov's masterpiece and the internal conflict of their hapless protagonist, who has always accepted his grim fate with silent, weary resignation.

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A Real Life Drama Imitates Chekhov's Cherry Orchard

Until, that is, he decides to take charge of his destiny and realises that you have to risk everything, including a broken ...

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