Layer Cake

Plot

In "Layer Cake," a stylish and suspenseful thriller, a middle-man named XXXX (played by Daniel Craig) is drawn into a complex web of drug trafficking and organized crime. XXXX, known only as "XXXX" or "J," is a ruthless yet calculated player in the game, always careful to maintain a safe distance from the product he facilitates. When a seemingly routine deal goes sour, J's carefully constructed world begins to unravel. A young man named Charlie (played by Tom Hardy) stumbles into XXXX's operation and becomes embroiled in a deadly game of cat and mouse. As J tries to extricate himself from the situation, he finds himself caught between two powerful forces: a ruthless gangster named Gene (played by Michael Gambon) who is desperate to get his hands on Charlie; and a beautiful and alluring woman named Tammy (played by Sienna Miller) who may hold the key to J's own survival. As XXXX navigates this treacherous landscape, he must confront his own moral ambiguities and make difficult choices in order to protect himself and those around him. With its sharp dialogue, witty humor, and intricate plot, "Layer Cake" is a gripping and entertaining ride that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end.

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Reviews

Micah

★6.8

A masterclass in strategy and ruthlessness, *Layer Cake* peels back the layers of deception with a plot that keeps you on your toes. XXXX’s rise to power is as intense as it is morally complex, making every move feel like a calculated gamble. This isn’t just a crime thriller—it’s a lesson in survival at any cost.

4/2/2025, 12:00:16 PM