Layer Cake is a very fun, slick, dark movie with just the right ending, the kind when you think ten seconds before the credits, if they don't do so-and-so, this movie is going to Suck (or be unsatisfactory), and then they do so-and-so so that it exceeds your expectations and makes you want to weep for joy (as it were.) A story about classy-ish British cocaine dealers with some angry war criminals who also deal in drugs, a lot of twists and colorful characters. Starring Daniel Craig -who will be Mr Bond soon- and Colm Meany and Michael Gambon. It may seem a little too clean, but that's how it is. Based on the book by JJ Connolly.
The soundtrack features artists like Joe Cocker and Duran Duran and original scoring with vocals and aid from Lisa Gerrard of Dead Can Dance and who also lent her voice to the haunting and gorgeous Gladiator OST. Remember, if you like it, consider buying it! (obligatory) Here are some of my favorites from the soundtrack.
Ilan Eshkeri & Steve McLauchlin - Opening
The Cult - She Sells Sanctuary (plays at beginning of movie)
Kylie Minogue - Can't Get Blue Monday Out of my Head
XTC - Making Plans for Nigel
Lisa Gerrard - Aria (with Michael Gambon Layer Cake speech)
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