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February 19, 2006

Layer Cake

I saw a great movie this weekend: Layer Cake (see the trailer). It's based on the novel of the same name by John J. Connolly. This is a stylish, twisty story about a group of British criminals. High marks for the pacing and dialogue.

I loved the movie, and probably would have enjoyed the book, but I doubt I'll ever read it. I can usually watch a movie after reading the book, but not the other way around. I think that's because I really like creating my own visuals, and once I've seen the movie, I just can't get the movie version out of my head.

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Blonde lad from Layer Cake is going to be the next James Bond.

Posted by: Jodie | February 20, 2006 at 10:29 AM

I really liked this movie too. I agree with you - can't really read a book after I see the movie.

Posted by: iliana | February 20, 2006 at 03:43 PM

i just wanted to say that your blog has inspired me to read more mystery novels, so that is quite an achievement! thanks so much.

Posted by: kate | February 20, 2006 at 10:03 PM

This was a really good movie. No bad deed went unpunished and the characters were complex and interesting. Movies that I like make me want to read the books. It's like an undeniable recommendation for the book. I have more trouble with it the other way around. I'm afraid of movies made from books I love.

Posted by: JoanneMarie | February 22, 2006 at 10:03 AM

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