A fairly quirky little London gangster story that offers few fresh ideas to the British crime film collection, but, manages to uphold a 1960s film style and delivered quite a few laughs. The ending left much to be desired, but at least most of the reprehensible characters get what they deserve (strangely, perhaps the most reprehensible of characters receives no punishment).
The best part was the credits. And no, this is not some smart-ass way of saying it sucked and I was glad it ended. Yes, it did suck, but also, the typography and graphic design in the credits was pretty fucking awesome.
William Monahan directs as well as he writes with punched up character work filled expertly and cast perfectly. Charismatic and catchy in a sea of pastiche wannabe gangster flicks, this is bright lights and big shots for Colin Farrell, Keira Knightley & Ray Winstone. Brilliant pairs with big grins from David Thewlis & Ben Chaplin. Lots to like, color & character go a long way - too bad so many die by curtain call.
Layer Cake 2: Things Happening Because There Would Be No Movie If Things Didn't Happen So Shut Up
why... why always romance & love must be a part in most of movies today - it's so totally boring..! the movie started good, but i just was pissed off when it turns into kind of Bodyguard 2010 - the best thing was the role of Farrell..!
A lot of mainstream filmmakers don't really seem to know what love is...which is why they rely heavily on conventional superficialities and reflexes that have expressed the ideas of love in the past. I mean, I haven't seen this, but I have noticed what you've said in other films, and it is rather exhausting and annoying.
It's a shame such a good cast, But the story was nothing you haven't seen before though the third act did have it's share of surprises. Considering the talent involved it should have been better.
I quite enjoyed the film. Especially the soundtrack. Ray Winstone was great as always. I suggest watching it.
I knew it was crap - but i still watched it (the only good thing is the music \ Keira Knightley)...
