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Layer Cake

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Directed by Matthew Vaughn

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... From TMDB

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Layer Cake is a 2004 drama thriller crime film, directed by Matthew Vaughn, starring Daniel Craig, Sienna Miller and Tom Hardy.

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  • Abigail Thorn @theabigailthorn.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 31, 2026

    This week on the podcast we watch Layer Cake and discover the kind of insanely indulgent movie you could make pre-financial crash

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  • Horror & Coffee @foundfootagefan.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 3, 2026

    Alternative movie poster of the day 🎥😍 Layer Cake (2004) By Vlad Rodriguez

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  • Travellin’ John @travellinjohn.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 23, 2026

    #AlphabetChallenge #WeekLforLayers Not mine as I don’t have a sweet tooth, I prefer the film Layer Cake😎

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  • Zeb Cyrus 🎃👻🙀 @zbcy.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 27, 2026

    Books to Films 📚=🎞️ Layer Cake (2000) by J.J. Connolly was adapted to film in 2004 by Matthew Vaughn. The film streamlines the dense book for a compelling presentation. A rough & tumble low class London accented tale is given a polished revamp as some dark humor is discarded. 🔫🍰🎡 #filmsky #booksky

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  • Wulfhelm @wulfhelm.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 1, 2024

    Am I the only one who thinks Rock n Rolla and Layer Cake are 3/5ths of a 'propper' movie?

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  • Anarchy Goose @anarchygoose.northsky.socialBluesky · Jan 9, 2026

    I really enjoy Layer Cake. One of those movies that has really held up for me. The opening I think misunderstands a few things though. youtu.be/AwoCyF6qJzE

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  • Anarchy Goose @anarchygoose.northsky.socialBluesky · Jan 9, 2026

    At least not until the state and capitalism are abolished and those incentives go with them. Anyway. That's my impromptu ramble on Layer Cake which is my favourite Daniel Craig movie (yes, even more than Knives Out) and which was really about prohibition. HONK!

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  • Brian Hawaiian @evitagen.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 18, 2025

    #LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched Rewatched Criss Cross, good armored car robbery film. Layer Cake, not as good as I wanted it to be. OUATITW -- amazing. Sinners rewatch, not in theater but had an even better time when I picked up on things I missed during the initial viewing.

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  • Rivvy @bunnyontap.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 8, 2026

    Just saw Layer Cake. Wow that was a great movie!

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  • an ocean of emotion @betarayben.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 24, 2025

    Make a movie food: Buffy the Vampire Layer Cake

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  • Melissa Kaercher @chebutykin.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 11, 2026

    Also, if we're talking regular movie theaters, first run, and you want something more niche: The Saddest Music in the World But I have an utterly bananas list of movies I saw in a theater BEFORE they were released. More niche titles: the original Oldboy, Trick 'r Treat, Layer Cake, Parasite, ...

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  • Hull Noir @hullnoir.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 26, 2025

    We're thrilled our next film evening at @hulllibraries.bsky.social (Central) will be a showing of 'Layer Cake', 4th October, 7pm. We'll be joined by JJ Connolly, who'll talk about his screenplay, his source novel and its journey to the screen. Tickets - £5 - www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hull-noir-...

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  • Rik McCloud @rikmccloud.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 26, 2025

    Movie you have watched more than 6 times. (No Star Wars, Star Trek, LoTR) Layer Cake - 2004 Some amazing lines, scenes and actors including Daniel Craig before he was Bond. Beautiful cinematography in parts.

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  • G @gpatrick.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 25, 2026

    I'm enjoying Layer Cake the movie. Not great (yet) but it's good.

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  • Nolan Hicks @ndhapple.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 9, 2026

    Layer Cake is still Matthew Vaughn's best movie

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  • theoceansofthemoon @theoceansofthemoon.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 11, 2024

    Layer Cake (2004) is my favorite Daniel Craig movie, the writing, cinematography, and cast are first rate

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  • Jeff Nall @jeffmnall.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 6, 2026

    Everything involving Epstein has clearer and clearer "Layer Cake" vibes to it the longer it goes on. Every little piece that comes out exposes something else, and so on. (Great movie from Matthew Vaughn, by the way.)

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  • Darci Meadows, Published Author @saintwalker98.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 26, 2026

    it's funny Vaughn would ultimately disappear into his OWN super spy franchise that kinda consumed his whole aesthetic but even looking at his pre-Kingsman work as much as X-Men: First Class is the one good X-Men movie I'm not sure it's as actually ambitious as Layer Cake felt thematically?

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  • Quentin Baird - Cracked Planet Dev @queuethulu.comBluesky · May 21, 2026

    Im a movie guy, hence you know, basically the reason Julie/Olympia are the way they are... I did not however, see a sequel to Layer Cake coming... or Gremlins 3.

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  • Hull Noir @hullnoir.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 6, 2025

    Thanks to all who joined us @hulllibraries.bsky.social to hear from the brilliant JJ Connolly and then watch his equally-brilliant film, 'Layer Cake'. Film night returns January '26 🎥

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  • K. Cook & Cats, Co. [Old] 👵 @iamkaymichelle.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 20, 2026

    Layer Cake (2004) is reportedly the #film that got Daniel Craig James Bond, so as I was watching yesterday, I keyed in on some of the most Bond-ian moments & images from the movie. I get it. XXXX is very Bond-coded in a number of ways, and it seems undeniable in retrospect 😎 #FilmSky 📽️ #MovieSky 🎞️

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  • Kev @bighatdino.bsky.socialBluesky · May 8, 2026

    I do love Colm in Layer Cake. He and George Harris really make the film better.

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  • Poseur @poseur.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 2, 2026

    Was watching Layer Cake this weekend and that movie is a veritable who's who of the British That Guy Actor establishment. Two hours of... where do I know him from?

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  • Nick Quantrill @nickquantrill.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 5, 2025

    No photos from the stage, but an absolute treat to go deep into the 'Layer Cake' world with JJ Connolly last night at @hulllibraries.bsky.social. The film still crackles and pops on screen 😎

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  • Barl @barleycorn.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 28, 2023

    Gonna have to rewatch Layer Cake given the news about Michael Gambon. Love that film.

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  • K. Cook & Cats, Co. [Old] 👵 @iamkaymichelle.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 20, 2026

    My #ReelRank review for Layer Cake is pretty glowing. I think that might be the first movie I've given a 9.0 rating to. review.reelrank.net/0000vj If you haven't seen Layer Cake, you've gotta. It's incredible. I've always heard it was good, and it was twice as good as I'd hoped. #FilmSky 📽️

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  • James R Kirk @[email protected]Lemmy · Jul 1, 2026

    Colm Meaney's performance in Layer Cake is simply astounding!

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  • Jason Piper @jv8p.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 3, 2026

    I struggled with Snatch; found Brick Top too extreme to be even vaguely believable. It's The Gentlemen that completes the triumvirate for me with Layer Cake and Lock Stock; blend of back stories, humour (however dark) and stunning visuals/movie making set off by one-liners.

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  • Ginger Turmeric Please @freeroo.blacksky.appBluesky · Dec 7, 2025

    Movie you've watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (either War or Trek), LOTR, or Marvel. #moviesky #filmsky Layer Cake

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  • Kirsty @kirstyah.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 1, 2025

    Ruin a movie with a kitchen utensil Layer Cake Knife

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  • Dave Levitan @davelevitan.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 28, 2023

    Another one I bet people forget is Layer Cake, kicked ass in that movie

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  • RaiderLee 🏈 🇬🇧 🏟🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 IDIC🖖 Heghlu'meH QaQ jajvam 👤🪖🔫🎒 @raiderlee.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 24, 2026

    Much as "The Rock" is considered by some as the unnamed Connery Bond film. "Layer Cake" is almost a Bond prequel for Craig.

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  • Manadono @manadono.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 15, 2026

    Add “for Tax Purposes” to a movie: Layer Cake for Tax Purposes

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  • Michael Hogan @michaelhogan100.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 17, 2026

    Film-wise: at 8pm, Lawrence of Arabia on BBC4. At 9pm, The Theory Of Everything on Film4, Brothers In Law on Great TV, Layer Cake on Great Action or Murder By Decree on Sky Arts. At 10.50pm, Oldboy on Legend. At 11.25pm, Io Capitano on Film4. At 1am, Jagged Edge on Legend #telly

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  • Nik @tequilayuen.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 19, 2026

    The only two things I remember about Layer Cake are Sienna Miller and it using She Sells Sanctuary well somewhere in the film. 😅

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  • RaiderLee 🏈 🇬🇧 🏟🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 IDIC🖖 Heghlu'meH QaQ jajvam 👤🪖🔫🎒 @raiderlee.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 17, 2026

    May I recommend a 2004 film called "Layer Cake" with Sienna Miller. Also starring an up and coming actor called Daniel Craig. Trust me he is set for some great films.

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  • Simon @simon-66.bsky.socialBluesky · May 28, 2026

    #film #movie #movienight #layercake Tonights film is Layer Cake

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  • Verati @verati404.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 4, 2026

    Add food to a movie title: The Return of the Burger King 007 Layer Cake Kickass Garlic Bread

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  • Lisa Redfern 🪴📚🐉 @lisaredfern.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 30, 2026

    #AlphabetChallenge #WeekMforMovies Movie: Layer Cake with Daniel Craig I'm a day late with last week's challenge...

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  • @Superleggera - who's awesome? That would be me 😊 @superleggera.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 23, 2026

    Top film. Layer Cake is pretty good, too.

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  • Dr Tom Hill @tomhjhill.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 10, 2026

    There’s a clear thread between this stuff and the culture of violent gangsters. E.g. the immortal line from the gangster movie, Layer Cake: “f***ing women is for p**fs”.

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  • Zach Attack @ffchalupabatman.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 7, 2026

    Not a hugely popular movie but have you seen Layer Cake, with Daniel Craig (before he was James Bond)?

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  • The Cardboard Herald @cardboardherald.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 11, 2026

    Tonight’s movie night was 2004’s Layer Cake. Darker and less sexy than I expected given the pedigree, but deeper and more tense for it. I enjoyed it! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Layer_C...

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  • Candace @washingtoncandace.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 18, 2025

    Layer Cake soundtrack The movie that put Daniel Craig into stardom.

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  • Mephtrix @mephtrix.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 13, 2025

    What actor's facial expression in a movie/TV show will stay with you for the rest of your life? That scene in Layer Cake where Sir Michael Gambon boxes Daniel Craig's head for dramatic effect and you realize how goddamn big his hands really are

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  • Ryan Coyle @ryancoyle.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 4, 2025

    Brilliant song that I wanted to put on my list. It fits in well on the film Layer Cake. It's a gory scene at start but the tune sets the tone of the main character's mind at that point of the film

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  • Zeppelin @locofox.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 11, 2024

    Movie date night ! Layer Cake! Needed this, after this day lol

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  • Danny Rubin @dannyrubin.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 4, 2024

    Layer Cake The Gentlemen (it’s not a movie but The Gentlemen series is even better)

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  • Pabst Boo Ronin @pabstblueronin.bsky.socialBluesky · May 31, 2024

    Bonus post tarantino crime thrillers: Lucky Number Slevin (Josh Hartnett was supposed to be a star!), Smokin Aces (we used to make proper stupid R rated action movies), Layer Cake (really a post Guy Ritchie crime thriller, this movie fucking rules and stars pre bond Daniel Craig)

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  • Dave @traindriverdave.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 22, 2024

    Introduce yourself with a: Book-Red Storm Rising, Tom Clancy Film-Layer Cake Album-The Resistance, Muse TV Show-Bosch

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  • BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 15, 2024

    am fairly forgiving if I can find a few bits of film-making that make me nod appreciatively, and there were nice flourishes in Layer Cake (Michael Gambon, Colm Meaney etc), Kick-Ass (superb music choices, introducing Chloe Grace-Moretz and of course Nic Cage), Kingsman 1. the rest increasingly bad.

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  • Alex G. Howard @selfindulgentclaptrap.comBluesky · Nov 1, 2026

    Layer Cake is such a well written movie. It's not, like, an incredible film, but it's so snappy in its sequences, I don't think there's ever a boring scene, even if it's less than the sum of its parts

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  • RaiderLee 🏈 🇬🇧 🏟🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 IDIC🖖 Heghlu'meH QaQ jajvam 👤🪖🔫🎒 @raiderlee.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 24, 2026

    Match the Character to the film/TV series Layer Cake ID4 CHiPs Quincy M.E. Extras

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  • PolarPsych @polarpsych.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 8, 2026

    best use in film: Layer Cake

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  • Black Adam @adamcadmon1.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 7, 2026

    Watching Layer Cake (2004). it's been a while. Pre-Bond Daniel Craig film and pre-Bane Tom Hardy. Not for everybody, but for the right crowd this is sort of like the British Blow. Not as dramatic or exaggerated but the themes are similar.

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  • Mark Caldwell @impworks.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 21, 2026

    One bond film selected at random Stiff Upper Lips or Fackham Hall cover off all the Merchant Ivory and Carry on Films combined Local Hero to promote Scottish tourism Layer Cake for the crime genre The Dam Busters for nostalgia Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy as an antedote to the Bond film

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  • Nik @tequilayuen.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 19, 2026

    Nice one! And yeah, it does make Layer Cake sound great.. Talking of Sienna Miller, she was just about the sole highlight in the film to "John Krasinski's CIA propaganda series", i.e. Jack Ryan. She's fun in action roles.

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  • Wong Turn 2: Dead End @wonggifs.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 19, 2026

    Those make Layer Cake sound like a banger film, but I actually can't remember anything about it. Apparently The Darkness went to the studio where She Sells Sanctuary was recorded, and there was a button marked 'She Sells Sanctuary' so they recorded a tribute which also kind of rips

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  • Matt Massarella-Gill @3788mg.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 17, 2026

    Oh, is this from Layer Cake 👀 reyt film

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  • Eustis Bell's Phantom @eustisbellusaf.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 14, 2026

    "Opera Tonight. The damnation of Faust. Man sells his soul to the devil. All ends in tears, these arrangements usually do." - Eddie Temple, portrayed by Michael Gambon in the 2004 film Layer Cake.

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