Review of Layer Cake (2004) by James S — 12 Jan 2015

With the addition of James Bond and Dumbledore, the cast of Lock Stock star in yet another gangster esque movie. The recognisable actors are not a negative however, as each of them fits their role well; combining enough grit with comedy.

However the comedy was not near as good as it is in similar films, although does have some funny moments. These instances were unexpected and formed my best memories of the film. Craig performed well, as did Gambon, although I failed to really become engaged in the storyline.

I don't often say this but a slightly longer length might have benefited the storyline, as many scenes and instances felt somewhat rushed. This left the revelations to be less shocking and I often missed the drama whilst working out why exactly it was a twist.

Layer Cake is definitely worth a watch if you're after a gangster type movie, however it failed to dazzle me. Lock Stock and Snatch remain in a different league.