Layer Cake (Matthew Vaughn, 2004)

Layer Cake (Matthew Vaughn, 2004)
Rating: 5.0

This crime film from the UK doesn't really bring anything new to the table including an outdated soundtrack that drastically contrasts with the sleak modern sets. The story itself is entertaining enough to keep the average viewer interested throughout by including drug trade, double crossing, flashy effects, and at times scenes of shocking violence much in the tradition of Tarantino or blaxploitation films. More often then not, the flashy effects are used to awe the audience rather than to convey any real meaning. But while I'm on the subject of "flashy," if nothing else the film does reward the viewer with a consolation glance at a topless Sienna Miller. I did however find the lively camera-work to be impressive and thought it was overall very well composed.