L4YER CAKE

Okay, this isn't exactly deep, but that's how the dice roll I guess.

It's a movie review. Unlike my "Equilibrium" post, which was more of a movie analysis.

L4YER CAKE. I checked it out from the library solely because I was bored and it starred Daniel Craig. As it happens, it was pretty darn decent. If you like a certain kind of movie.

That certain kind of movie is a moderate blend of amusing and disturbing crime misadventures. It was produced by the same folks who did "Snatch" and "Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels," and even though the director is different, the flavor is much the same. A varied cast of criminal misfits with British accents.

L4YER CAKE (what an awkward title) is Guy Ritchie's hilarious crime sprees played (somewhat) straight. Which is necessary if you have Daniel Craig in the lead role, since he's more the dry wit (with a side of anger issues) than the usual posse. Be prepared to laugh some, especially when Craig's character says things like, "I f***ing hate guns. But, that one's rather pretty..." But also be prepared for Casino Royale-style shirtless escapades followed closely by pain and kidnapping, double-crossing, and violent outbursts. It gets a little dark and suspenseful toward the end, but it's kept random with a ninja stalking a fat guy in a speedo as he waters his garden in the middle of the night. And, be prepared for the gratuitous language present in "Snatch." If you've an aversion to the F-bomb, rent Wall-E instead.

To sum it up, if you just don't have the energy to follow the fast-paced antics of the Guy Ritchie classics, rent L4YER CAKE and prepare to watch an intriguing take on drugs, guns, and British accents unfurl with sharp, tongue-in-cheek style.

And then return it, and prepare to forget you ever saw it. It's not really one that'll stick with you afterwards, but it makes for an entertaining hour and change.