Synopsis
When a seemingly straight-forward drug deal goes awry, XXXX has to break his die-hard rules and turn up the heat, not only to outwit the old regime and come out on top, but to save his own skin...
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Cast
- Daniel CraigXXXX
- Sienna MillerTammy
- Tom HardyClarkie
- Colm MeaneyGene
- George HarrisMorty
- Sally HawkinsSlasher
- Kenneth CranhamJimmy Price
- Jamie ForemanDuke
- Michael GambonEddie Temple
- Ben WhishawSidney
Recommendations
- 100
Entertainment Weekly
Fast, convulsive, and densely exciting new British gangster thriller. - 80
The Hollywood Reporter
Smartly put together, with interesting characters and caustic wit. - 80
Variety
There's a proper lived-in believability about Layer Cake's depiction of how the worlds of the rich, the criminal and the criminally rich intersect. - 80
The New York Times
The newest in British gangland entertainment and the tastiest in years. - 75
USA Today
There's a lot here to feed crime-fiction enthusiasts. - 70
Film Threat
The writing is crisp and deeply layered, and the filmmakers gave themselves a rich array of actors to work with. - 70
The A.V. Club
The always-dependable and chameleon-like Craig has the chops and substance for that kind of film, but Vaughn prefers to keep matters brisk and superficial. - 70
Los Angeles Times
A sleek, effective entertainment that is a refreshing respite from the slick emptiness of recent American crime dramas.
