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Layer Cake

Layer Cake

2004
Drama, Suspense/Thriller
1h 45m
A riveting thriller set in the drug underworld of the UK.

Directed by:

Matthew Vaughn

Screenwriter:

J.J. Connolly

Starring:

Sienna Miller, Michael Gambon, Colm Meaney, Tom Hardy, Daniel Craig, Kenneth Cranham, Jamie Foreman, George Harris, Jason Flemyng, Dexter Fletcher, Ben Whishaw, Sally Hawkins

Genres:

Drama, Suspense/Thriller, Crime, Action

AKA:

L4yer Cake

Country:

UK

Languages:

English, Romanian
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Layer Cake

2004
Drama, Suspense/Thriller
1h 45m
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spunkieSpunkie
Rated 13 Apr 2007
70
84th
This one was a total surprise for me. A good tick-tocking script if not on the edge of coldness just Like Craig's steel stare. Maybe a bit cheesy on the end. One of the best of its kind around.
Rated 13 Apr 2007
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 26 May 2017
75
67th
At one point the cable of my old roommate and I was messed up and we could only watch what was on our DVR for like 3 weeks until we stopped being lazy and actually called to get it fixed. The only things on our DVR was Layer Cake and the episode of It's Always Sunny where they have to win a dance competition to keep their bar. The episode was better than Layer Cake but it was still good enough to be worth a few watches in a few weeks time.
Rated 26 May 2017
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 27 Mar 2019
88
56th
Threw this in after learning it was directed by Matthew Vaughn. He's a pretty talented director. He kind of feels like a less artistic Danny Boyle. That's not a bad thing though. Craig turns in a good performance in his pre-James Bond era and the supporting cast is quite good too, and there is something about angry English people yelling that makes me happy. Great music, direction, and unpredictable writing make this a well paced, very entertaining movie.
Rated 27 Mar 2019
tripwyreTripwyre
Rated 24 Jan 2009
80
76th
Vaughn's debut film makes for one hell of a first impression. The movie is a lot of fun, despite its convoluted plot. Vaughn's slick visual style is a big reason for that (an opening scene at a pharmacy is a joy to watch), as is a steely but charming Daniel Craig in the role that made him an obvious choice for Bond. The script might be better off if Connolly were not adapting his own novel, as he seems reluctant to cut subplots that mess up the flow of the film. Still, lots of fun. Great ending.
Rated 24 Jan 2009
ocelotOcelot
Rated 08 Aug 2019
55
45th
a lovely tech demo, demonstrating high-quality assets capable of use in other movies. you've got some glossy color-grading for other mid-00's crime films, a familiar — but not too familiar — dance heavy soundtrack, and a highly posable Daniel Craig, complete with piercing blue eyes. great for secret agents! this movie is fine, but I'd have enjoyed it a lot more as a smart 14 year old or an extremely stupid adult. that's not to say you're dumb if you like it. but if you ARE dumb, it's great!
Rated 08 Aug 2019
oldgoatoldgoat
Rated 22 Jun 2015
72
57th
While decent and solid, feels like the poor man's better movies of the genre as there's not enough to distinguish itself.
Rated 22 Jun 2015
paxtonPaxton
Rated 17 Dec 2012
90
90th
I have particular tastes in women that Sienna Miller does not fit. Not saying she isn't pretty, just isn't my type. I also feel that when a woman is smoking, she knocks herself down a good two points on a one to ten scale. That being said, when she is dancing and Daniel Craig has her boyfriend in his ear, with the two points removed, I'd say she's an eleven.
Rated 17 Dec 2012
acyberexileacyberexile
Rated 03 Aug 2010
81
58th
layer cake; a very british crime movie came at a time when my interest towards the british cinema was peaked. it satisfies the needs of the viewer to see a layered plot (hence the name) and a set of smart dialogues; standard fixtures for a crime movie. it does not do anything beyond that, it knows its limits and does a bloody good job within them. even though the plot stumbles a bit from time to time, brilliant acting and an intelligent director overwrites these simple faults.
Rated 03 Aug 2010
nadihNadiH
Rated 17 May 2010
86
66th
very slick crime movie with Daniel Craig at his very best. Also great little performance by Michael Gambon.
Rated 17 May 2010
simpliciosimplicio
Rated 16 May 2010
87
86th
The best work in the genre. Craig's unnamed man finds himself surrounded by maniac Guy Ritchie-style gangsters, and tries to play it all business. The strength of it lies in his steady course through the madness, watching him scramble back to the surface at the points he becomes totally submerged. Lovely cinematography, great use of a limited budget and an independent streak unafraid to get a little tangential in order to further the characters.
Rated 16 May 2010
barthalenBarthalen
Rated 05 Apr 2010
78
74th
Even though the second half drags in parts and the story is not super engaging, I enjoyed myself throughout. I'm just a sucker for British gangster movies, and this one sure looks pretty, oozes with cool and had some great shots. I liked how low-key it was. Some might call it dull, I was just glad not to be forced to watch another super-hip-Guy-Ritchie-copycat.
Rated 05 Apr 2010
lachapellelachapelle
Rated 31 Mar 2010
93
92nd
I admit it, I love British heist movies. And this is where I gained an appreciation of Daniel Craig. (Colm Meaney is also very very good). Layer Cake is one of the best of the genre, and the name is a fitting title.
Rated 31 Mar 2010
cowmanCowman
Rated 04 Sep 2007
75
75th
A cold and exciting crime movie with an unpredictable plot that grabs your attention in every scene. A highly stylized and flashy movie accompanied by a modern and outstanding soundtrack. In this movie it's clear why they picked Daniel Craig to be the next Bond. Sometimes hilarious, sometimes a hard-boiled, ice-cold criminal.
Rated 04 Sep 2007
luordluord
Rated 05 Aug 2017
80
88th
Excellent direction, cool performances by most of the cast and an unexpected ending make for one very entertaining caper.
Rated 05 Aug 2017
kito1kito1
Rated 01 Feb 2017
80
89th
Stylish and interesting. Insightful narration.
Rated 01 Feb 2017
emmaglasgowEmmaGlasgow
Rated 23 Nov 2016
85
40th
A superb tale with interesting characters. This thriller has fullfills though i think it is 20 minutes too long. One of the best British gangster films ever.
Rated 23 Nov 2016
geebers1421Geebers1421
Rated 15 Jun 2016
93
88th
One of the best movies that few people have heard of. Daniel Craig, before he became Bond (partly thanks to a scene from this film, that alone should make you want to see it) as an upper level drug connect. What really makes the film worth watching though is simply the beauty of the story, as layer upon layer is revealed, all leading to a jarring and unexpected ending that wraps up the movie in a stunning way and delivers a strong message that resonates with the viewer.
Rated 15 Jun 2016
boyd_crowderBoyd Crowder
Rated 14 Jan 2016
80
59th
lighthearted & cool british gangster film, I wish there was more of that sort. lots of great actors on board, and well ... nice ending!
Rated 14 Jan 2016
darkcloudDarkCloud
Rated 04 Oct 2015
87
75th
Ah, good old British movie. Stay at it, lads.
Rated 04 Oct 2015
ofterdingenOfterdingen
Rated 21 Feb 2015
75
87th
Manage to feel original (even though everything is familiar Guy Ritchie territory) thanks to a good cast and a formidable drive.
Rated 21 Feb 2015
lookjabbaLookJabba...
Rated 15 Oct 2014
8
76th
Layer Cake is one of my favourite British crime dramas and it's a strong Directorial debut from Matthew Vaughn. It oozes style and visually it likens Guy Ritchie's 'Lock, Stock' & 'Snatch'. The screenplay, cinematography, editing, soundtrack, characters and plot are all great and the stellar cast is one of my favourites and is full of superb performances. Harris, Gambon, Whishaw, Miller, Meaney, Foreman and Gorman are all fantastic but it's an incredibly cool Daniel Craig that steals the show.
Rated 15 Oct 2014
kramyessevKramYessev
Rated 01 Dec 2012
71
59th
Probably my least favourite of Vaughn's films, but still pretty good. It's not quite up there with similar films like "Snatch" (minus the comedy), and the plot does get a bit convoluted at times but there's plenty to entertain the viewer. The performances are solid, the plot is surprisingly well thought-out for the crime genre and the soundtrack is excellent. Vaughn may not be one of the great modern talents, but he's yet to put out a bad (or lacklustre,) film.
Rated 01 Dec 2012
obdurateObdurate
Rated 09 Jul 2012
80
67th
Very Gut Ritchie-like, with a strong performance by Daniel Craig. This movie moves along at a good pace, with some interesting twists and turns along the way. Also; the ending is abrupt and awesome. Some of the musical choices didn't work for me though. Stylish and fun, watch it.
Rated 09 Jul 2012
td888td888
Rated 06 Jul 2012
50
41st
It's all a bit too contrived, but still enjoyable nonetheless.
Rated 06 Jul 2012
misterlizardmisterlizard
Rated 02 Jun 2012
70
72nd
Nice British crime thriller that's more grounded than the Shane Ritchie-style ironically-hip "cockney capers" gangster movies. Craig is perfect for the leading role, backed by strong performances from Meaney and Gambon. It's somewhat darker in tone than many similar movies, with a rich vein of black humour. Well worth the time.
Rated 02 Jun 2012
kalmah7Kalmah7
Rated 16 Apr 2012
81
69th
Ton of fun.
Rated 16 Apr 2012
mattorama12mattorama12
Rated 09 Apr 2012
75
77th
Daniel Craig is excellent in this role that I'm sure landed him the Bond gig. I can dig pretty much any British gangster flick, and this one is no exception. The script tries a little too hard at times, but overall hits its mark.
Rated 09 Apr 2012
mistersplicemistersplice
Rated 30 Jan 2012
75
77th
7+ highly recommended
Rated 30 Jan 2012
andaybandayb
Rated 29 Dec 2011
60
46th
Layer Cake is a confused movie, tries too hard to be a ritchie movie at first, then tries even more to differentiate itself. it's a got a plot all right, but it is convoluted, and the hyperinflation of characters gets quite confusing towards the end. Craig is good, and the film's worth watching, but lacking the humor and the zap of Ritchie, Layer Cake remains a good imitation at best.
Rated 29 Dec 2011
getmoneygetmoney
Rated 24 Dec 2011
86
81st
Matthew Vaughn can do no wrong.
Rated 24 Dec 2011
gabygaby
Rated 17 Dec 2011
70
58th
Of all the Guy Ritchie-esque British crime films, this one is worth watching, although it rarely brings anything new to the table. Instead, it is just an enjoyable visceral experience, despite the lazy and sometimes a little too "film school"y writing.
Rated 17 Dec 2011
silencersilencer
Rated 30 May 2011
82
62nd
Cool story and Craig is great as usual.
Rated 30 May 2011
acornleyacornley
Rated 03 Feb 2011
50
69th
Had To watch it for media studies and really enjoyed it
Rated 03 Feb 2011
talvitieTalvitie
Rated 25 Oct 2010
100
98th
Probably the best movie of Daniel Craig. The movie haves crazy gangsters, surprising twist, great story and good action.
Rated 25 Oct 2010
netmonknetmonk
Rated 20 Oct 2010
88
72nd
I might have liked this better if I hadn't stopped halfway and waited two months to finish it (my girlfriend didn't want to see the rest). Extremely stylish, well made movie with a great character and intricate plot well told. Almost too well told - the transitions and storytelling are so stylish they at times become distractions. Not as good as the director's next (the amazing "Kick Ass"), but worth a watch.
Rated 20 Oct 2010
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 29 Aug 2010
7
58th
The film could've benefited from tighter editing, but it serves up a neat script full of intriguing twists and turns set against a stylish multi-character canvas which turned it into a moderately exciting yet engaging thriller. I had a nice time with this one and Craig is particularly good. Nice soundtrack too.
Rated 29 Aug 2010
closefriendCloseFriend
Rated 19 Aug 2010
98
99th
Some things go together perfectly: Mifune & Kurosawa; superheroes & art deco; raspberries & white chocolate; lamb & rosemary... Thanks to this film, I now add to that list "British crime thriller" and "trip-hop soundtrack."
Rated 19 Aug 2010
schnaithmanSchnaithman
Rated 13 Aug 2010
90
0th
Very clever, but the ending really bummed me out...Although it did add to the over all effect of the movie
Rated 13 Aug 2010
tenhastenhas
Rated 09 Aug 2010
80
71st
xxxx
Rated 09 Aug 2010
tritwo1tritwo1
Rated 06 Aug 2010
70
27th
If you can follow their british accents, it provides an entertaining action movie
Rated 06 Aug 2010
byoungsonbyoungson
Rated 22 Jul 2010
91
88th
Brilliant crime/drugs movie.
Rated 22 Jul 2010
jezzicuhjezzicuh
Rated 09 May 2010
85
70th
Love European caper movies, and this one is no exception.
Rated 09 May 2010
leekennleekenn
Rated 19 Mar 2010
80
68th
Seriously good crime thriller. All sorts of great characters, plot details and scenes.
Rated 19 Mar 2010
jeffvjeff_v
Rated 10 Mar 2010
70
65th
Most of the British gangster movies in the wake of Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels have been either inane & flippant Tarantino wanna-bes, or grim exercises is boredom. Layer Cake is thankfully neither. Its complex plot continuously places the viewer in a situation where he must reassess (as the protagonist does) the balance of power. It's an interesting movie from scene to scene, even if the ending unsatisfactorily seems De Palma-ish.
Rated 10 Mar 2010
hanky_pankyHanky Panky
Rated 07 Dec 2009
80
86th
Great ending!
Rated 07 Dec 2009
frostyFrosty
Rated 07 Oct 2009
40
17th
Bit dull, the twist might blindside you into thinking it is a smart movie, but it isn't.
Rated 07 Oct 2009
gattGatt
Rated 21 Aug 2009
98
94th
I'm glad I saw this before Daniel Craig really took off. The scene where Morty starts unexpectedly beating the guy in the cafe is amazingly shot. I love how the sound changes from each camera's perspective.
Rated 21 Aug 2009
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 01 Aug 2009
69
65th
"Layer Cake" is no classic, but it is certainly engaging. Vaughn is a versatile director.
Rated 01 Aug 2009
garethmgarethm
Rated 03 Jul 2009
94
94th
This makes you wonder if Matthew Vaughn was the true genius behind lock stock and snatch as this film follows on in a similar style with an excellent plot filled with unpredictability to the very end and those big tunes which compliment some memorable movie sequences perfectly . Massively better than anything Guy Ritchie has produced since and Daniel Craigs impressive leading performance must have played a large part in him being chosen as James Bond.
Rated 03 Jul 2009
jebJeb
Rated 05 May 2009
80
64th
An unpredictable and enthralling crime thriller debut from Vaughn and starring the ravishing British actor Daniel Craig, who would later accept more serious roles eventually as James Bond. It is every bit as flashy, daunting and conventionalized as its counterparts and influences (Guy Ritchie), and the visuals are marvelous and quite immaculately elaborate. The gritty plotline is also full of an assortment of ragged corners and sharp twists. The ending is also astounding. A great film overall.
Rated 05 May 2009
tvfilm_hubTV+Film-Hub
Rated 23 Mar 2009
7
40th
I think the ending was an attempt at trajic irony, but it came off more like scary-movie corny.
Rated 23 Mar 2009
difontaineDifontaine
Rated 26 Jan 2007
86
90th
Exactly the antidote required to all the la-di-dar Richie-esque bollucks seen over the last 10 years.
Rated 26 Jan 2007
reisenderReisender
Rated 25 Feb 2024
90
66th
Snitch meets Ocean's Eleven. The latter's not a compliment, but it was a fun watch nonetheless.
Rated 25 Feb 2024
dunbardunbar
Rated 22 Jul 2023
70
43rd
Stylish British crime thriller with a carefully cool selection of songs featured throughout. It’s fun to some extent, a little try-hard in parts and dull in others. Passes for entertainment.
Rated 22 Jul 2023
heynicefilmHeyNiceFilm
Rated 18 Jun 2023
51
13th
Bad imitation of a Guy Ritchie film with a messy plot. Daniel Craig and Tom Hardy save this from being truly bad.
Rated 18 Jun 2023
margustaMargusTa
Rated 18 Dec 2022
61
44th
The producer of such of gems like "Snatch" and "Lock, Stock..." grabbed a directors chair and tried to fly on the wings of british gangster movies success. For start everything looks good but not towards the end. Great acting though.
Rated 18 Dec 2022
kfolkfol
Rated 27 Aug 2022
19
11th
Is there a reason why everyone has to be so racist?
Rated 27 Aug 2022
videoetronVideoetron
Rated 30 Nov 2021
78
92nd
A bit too convoluted for my dumb self at times, but interesting themes
Rated 30 Nov 2021
scholar69420Scholar69420
Rated 02 Oct 2020
83
91st
Guess how they decided to cast Daniel Craig as James Bond
Rated 02 Oct 2020
akatemossfanAKateMossFan
Rated 08 Aug 2020
60
80th
philamentalphilamental
Rated 04 Nov 2019
66
47th
Stylish brit crime thriller with some great performances but overall is a little too convoluted for it's own good while also lacking the humour and characters of the Ritchie films.
Rated 04 Nov 2019
mandymandy
Rated 28 Oct 2019
5
18th
Convoluted plot with an interesting cast in the lesser parts - Ben Wishaw, Sally Hawkins, Dexter Fletcher. Fairly enjoyable watch.
Rated 28 Oct 2019
thedailynathanTheDailyNathan
Rated 27 Jul 2019
79
51st
It's in there in the genre of British crime films, maybe it feels a bit less original after having seen Lock Stock and Craig in an actual Bond role. There's a decent-ish bit of humor but not as much mystery or that "ohhh it all comes together" payoff of other heist films.
Rated 27 Jul 2019
reptilianwoReptilianWO
Rated 04 Mar 2019
50
44th
paint by numbers
Rated 04 Mar 2019
capodelnullacapodelnulla
Rated 10 Jun 2018
60
39th
senaryonun ciddi biçimde yeniden ele alınmaya ihtiyacı varmış gibi duruyor. yaklaşım tonuna dair kararsızlığı da zarar veriyor; ne ağırbaşlı olmaya çalışan yapısı işliyor ne de bir yandan ritchie filmlerini anımsatan mizahi/absürt dokunuşları hedefini buluyor. her şeyiyle fazla düz kalışıyla kamera hareketlerindeki başarıya yazık ediyor.
Rated 10 Jun 2018
tipartipar
Rated 18 May 2018
60
68th
Not boring, not special.
Rated 18 May 2018
spaceflohspacefloh
Rated 10 Oct 2016
70
83rd
eng; [layer cake]; ein dorgenproduzent der sich als geschäftsmann versteht, versucht im system der drogenbosse nach oben zu kommen - doch das system ist vielschichtig.;
Rated 10 Oct 2016
chemical404chemical404
Rated 23 Aug 2016
46
32nd
Eh... It didn't do a thing for me. Story is not interesting, action is dull, style, especially use of loud pop music just served to wake me up from apathy the movie itself induced. I heard a lot of good things about this film, but it didn't deliver as promised.
Rated 23 Aug 2016
prestobixPrestoBix
Rated 20 Aug 2015
69
43rd
Seen 2x
Rated 20 Aug 2015
thehynesthehynes
Rated 13 Feb 2015
49
27th
Never review a film you don't really like after you've had too much beer to drink. I did. And now here I am, the following day, with a monstrous hangover typing over the filth and abuse. But essentially this is NOT 'hilarious' and is NOT 'genuinely cool'. Which is what I tried to explain to you last night but in language my mother wouldn't approve of
Rated 13 Feb 2015
the_pirateThe Pirate
Rated 10 Jul 2014
76
44th
Not a great crime thriller; the multi-layered theme of the plot was nice, but while trying to pace it so the audience follows it better, it becomes dry to those of us who knew what we were getting into. That and so many things happen for no reason except to try and make the plot seem more complex than it is (particularly that last scene). However, there are moments of greatness, such as some sharp dialogue, and a solid performance by Daniel Craig.
Rated 10 Jul 2014
whotempwhotemp
Rated 26 May 2014
82
68th
- 4/23/12
Rated 26 May 2014
glm01glm01
Rated 17 Sep 2013
80
64th
79.500
Rated 17 Sep 2013
troothTrooth
Rated 21 Jul 2013
69
49th
The summary just says "A riveting thriller set in the drug underworld of the UK." And that's about all I can say about it too. It's a pretty standard crime movie. Very middle-of-the-road, maybe slightly above average. Sometimes you have to pay pretty close attention to follow the story, but it's not outstandingly witty or clever. Definitely not on the level of someone like Guy Ritchie or Martin McDonagh. But it's not bad by any means.
Rated 21 Jul 2013
hsncrspywlhsncrspywl
Rated 01 Apr 2013
69
44th
Lacks the dark humor expected of the genre (with a few jarring exceptions) and the plot is maybe too convoluted (or told in a convoluted way) for its own good. Daniel Craig is great, and it has an excellent supporting cast, but so much feels like filler - the endless double-crossing, Sienna Miller, the stylistic shots over actual substance. Entertaining enough and certainly worth a watch, but it's ultimately a minor entry in the canon of British crime cinema.
Rated 01 Apr 2013
naurunauru
Rated 30 Dec 2012
17
11th
Standard style-over-substance convoluted British crime film. Some nice cinematography doesn't make up for a dearth of characters worth caring about. Don't be fooled, this is not an action film.
Rated 30 Dec 2012
joojooJooJoo
Rated 14 Dec 2012
4
56th
Satisfactory british crime stuff, just not sufficiently engaging or well-made.
Rated 14 Dec 2012
xacviantxacviant
Rated 25 Sep 2012
69
24th
Best known as the film that got Daniel Craig cast as James Bond, LAYER CAKE is clearly cut from the same cloth as SNATCH and LOCK STOCK (although it's not a comedy), and directed by their producer, but doesn't have the same level of virtuosity, either in writing or directing. That would be fine if the story were more gripping, but it isn't; it's a fairly standard underground thriller. It's definitely well acted, with a few nice touches, but it's nothing very memorable, and the ending stinks.
Rated 25 Sep 2012
suplextrainsuplextrain
Rated 02 Sep 2012
70
51st
Pretty good movie, if you disregard the dumb ending.
Rated 02 Sep 2012
ecitizeneCitizen
Rated 10 Aug 2012
70
70th
This movie could have been really great if the dialog had been more understandable, much of it was unintelligible gibberish. The stories critical moments are muddled with feeble story telling to the point that you can't figure out what just happened. Perhaps there is a book somewhere to explain it? This could have been really great, but it was apparently directed and edited into the ground. Sad because there was so much possibility with the story, but sadly it just fails to connect.
Rated 10 Aug 2012
glmglm
Rated 02 Apr 2012
81
69th
80.500
Rated 02 Apr 2012
zozanZozan
Rated 23 Mar 2012
45
47th
I find this to be a bit overrated. It felt like confusing rather then clever. And the twist felt like it was forced. Still an ok watch after all and I liked the ending.
Rated 23 Mar 2012
matthew_parkinsonMatthew Parkinson
Rated 08 Mar 2012
50
47th
Layer Cake isn't a bad film, but it did disappoint me. It opens so well, and has such energy that it sets itself up for failure right from the start. The filmmakers didn't know how to switch from action to drama, so their filming style kept with the former, which doesn't lend itself well when characters are just talking to each other. The action is fun and the actors are good, but there is too much going on. The screenplay wasn't as tight as it needed to be.
Rated 08 Mar 2012
jj1986JJ1986
Rated 03 Feb 2012
40
13th
(Re-watch after initially liking the film.) So so much of the movie is people standing around talking about the plot (or about another tangentially related but never explored plot from the past). The action occurs only in a few short bursts and even then the director cross-cuts scenes poorly (and keeps information from the audience just because that's what Guy Ritchie also does).
Rated 03 Feb 2012
teckgeckoteckgecko
Rated 14 Nov 2011
75
66th
don't recall very well, going with RT top critics'
Rated 14 Nov 2011
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 27 Oct 2011
25
61st
"Matthew Vaughn's confident debut's reserved pace and composed nastiness lends the action a matter-of-fact menace." - Nick Schager
Rated 27 Oct 2011
thegreyfoxthegreyfox
Rated 07 Jun 2011
65
40th
if you like London Boulevard you will like this. If you thought LB relied on a completely unrealistic plot point, you will find pretty much the same thing happening in Layer Cake in order to "wrap things up". Good, gritty performance by most of the cast, but the story boarding typically used fast paced editing, not a great deal of explanation as to peoples motivations or reasons for their actions, and so a great deal of unanswered questions but an enjoyable romp and a good performance by Craig
Rated 07 Jun 2011
el_pedroEl Pedro
Rated 18 Mar 2011
58
24th
an okey thriller crime movie
Rated 18 Mar 2011
beautyblissBeautyBliss
Rated 09 Jan 2011
65
21st
Very entertaining, but I'm not sure what the point is, other than that if you're a gangster, you got problems. Accents hard to understand at times for an American.
Rated 09 Jan 2011
bowfingerbowfinger
Rated 28 Nov 2010
60
53rd
i liked the ending tho
Rated 28 Nov 2010
jystadjjystadj
Rated 20 Sep 2010
60
0th
It is fair to say that this movie was trying to hit some of the same marks as Lox, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels. It does have moments of brilliance, but it doesn't quite live up to its potential. Worth watching, but not nearly as good as I'd hoped.
Rated 20 Sep 2010
suavepeanutSuavePeanut
Rated 24 Feb 2010
70
14th
Slightly above average for a modern action film, and just interesting enough to finish watching. Michael Gambon was the highlight.
Rated 24 Feb 2010
x_humanx-human
Rated 19 Feb 2010
78
56th
Solid ideas but lacks that fun edge which makes a great gangster picture. Characters are bland and Craig can do far better than Sienna Miller, especially with his character's bankroll. Not worth much more than a rent.
Rated 19 Feb 2010
overratedoverrated
Rated 10 Jan 2010
74
83rd
I rated this too highly for a while because of the hilariously abrupt way the characters from the Guy Ritchie extended universe meet their ends. The final scene almost ruins it in hindsight, as well. Overall it's one huge audition tape for Craig as Bond, and with the exception of Skyfall I prefer it to his actual Bond films.
Rated 10 Jan 2010
forehead1forehead1
Rated 26 Dec 2009
60
71st
Vaughn clearly learnt a lot working with Ritchie, and it shows. Holding up well over the last 18 years, it’s quite an enjoyable film until the rushed finale, with too many convenient plot twists stacking up too quickly. There’s a decent cast, with good performances by Craig (completing his successful Bond audition), Meaney and Gambon. Miller’s character’s presence still feels weirdly overstated though, considering her screen time.
Rated 26 Dec 2009
squareheadSquarehead
Rated 01 Nov 2009
75
65th
This one surprised me. A classy crime flick with some good if not outstanding performances from Craig and Meany. The plot twists and turns but it was the ending that really had me nodding with approval. Also, I can't remember a more convincing performance of chav scum before!
Rated 01 Nov 2009
snusnu
Rated 17 Oct 2009
60
25th
cool framing, otherwise rando music, angles, hard to hear, too confusing, weird pacing, didn't hit me at the end like it meant to
Rated 17 Oct 2009
chemtrailschemtrails
Rated 03 Oct 2009
70
71st
So many layers to this cake
Rated 03 Oct 2009
rainybuckelrainybuckel
Rated 19 Aug 2009
85
63rd
Worth it.
Rated 19 Aug 2009
joeliusJoelius
Rated 10 Aug 2009
10
8th
Huh?
Rated 10 Aug 2009

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