Layer Cake

[JDO]

I purchased this film used from my video store. They had a deal going on 3 for $25 so how could I refuse? I also picked up House for Flying Daggers and The Machinist.

Anywho, this film was directed by the producer of Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch, two films that I personally loved. I really enjoy British movies for their smart dialog and their slang. Its such an interesting way of speaking. Aside from that, they just seem to be better than a lot of the US films.

Layer Cake is a bit different. There is less humor than the aforementioned movies, and the performances are a little more.....well better. While Guy Ritchie wants realism in his films with the use of real criminals. Matt (can't think of his last name) wanted to get people who could act.

The story follows a drug dealer who is a pure businessman. He doesn't use, he just traffics and tries to stay as annonymous as possible. Hes a middle man and keeps out of the regular shenanigans associated with drugs and dealing. He is approaching the end of his life as a dealer and has put together a nice little nest egg to retire on. However, he is asked to perform one last job for his boss which proves to be his most difficult one yet.

This isn't the typical guy-approaching-retirement-has-to-do-one-last-job-so-he-can-get-out kind of movie.

Daniel Craig (new James Bond) stars as the drugdealer. This is the movie where you can see why he was selected. One scene in particular where he is holding one of those skinny barrel hand guns from WWII really gives you an idea of what he would look like as Bond.

The story takes several twists and turns and is a very good watch.

Even if you didn't like LSATSB or Snatch, I would recommend this film. If you did like those movies than you should definately see this film.

Rating: 4.8 out of 5