Layer Cake (2004)

Director: Matthew Vaughn
Writer: J.J. Connolly
Cast: Daniel Craig, Sienna Miller, Michael Gambon,
Tom Hardy, Jamie Foreman, Sally Hawkins & more
Release Date: 1 October 2004 (Ireland)
Awards: 3 wins & 8 nominations
User Rating: 7,4/10

Review: "Do not be put off by mediocre reviews of this film. For those who want their crime drama to include glib one-liners and explosions at every turn, there is a plethora of yank trash out there. A subtle, clever and superbly cast and acted film is more of a rarity and 'Layer Cake' undoubtedly falls into this category. From the storyline, script and cinematography right through to the acting and soundtrack, the film is refreshingly accomplished. Daniel Craig and Michael Gambon are worthy of the much-bandied but rarely-deserved 'great' description and the supporting cast competent and engaging. Clever seamless flow from one shot to the next keep the atmosphere alive throughout the film and it's gritty London feel will please the Brit-flick fan. The varied soundtrack features superb ambient contributions from Ilan Eshkeri and Lisa Gerrard (whose aria is superb)and more mainstream tracks from The Cult and Joe Cocker. At the closing credits, the discerning film fan will get that 'No, I want more' feeling and the inevitable disappointment that films of this class are so few and far between."
Written by Evelyn-Cat (imdb.com)