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Layer Cake

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I am entirely disappointed with the CASINO ROYALE DVD. The DVD image is not especially detailed to my eye and there are visible digital artifacts present. What's worse, the entire film (with the exception of the black and white scenes and main title credits) has a yellowish haze over it. I found this yellowish haze very annoying and was not present in the theatrical release of the film. Also I find it incredible that there are there are no trailers for CASINO ROYALE on the disc! The teaser trailer and the primary trailer were two of the best ever designed for a James Bond film. Where are they? There is also no audio commentary of any kind to be found. Nothing! The extras on Disc 2 are a major disappointment. I thoroughly and wholeheartedly believe that CASINO ROYALE is one of the best James Bond films but of the 21 Bond DVDs, this is the worst from a technical and esthetic standpoint. When I think of the original DIE ANOTHER DAY 2-Disc DVD that was issued and compare it to this one I cringe. The DIE ANOTHER DAY 2-Disc DVD was one of the best ever issued regardless of the merits of that Bond film. The extras covered many aspects of that film from many perspectives. The CASINO ROYALE 2-Disc DVD pales in comparison and that is very unfortunate and disheartening.

As for the actual movie, I think CASINO ROYALE is excellent. If there was any doubt that Daniel Craig could portray or even be James Bond on screen, and there was plenty of skepticism, view CASINO ROYALE. Daniel Craig surpasses the competition with unique aplomb, wry humor, his physique and absolute sincerity. He is the perfect masculine specimen and the thinking man's Bond at the same time. Daniel Craig does have that certain screen magnetism that Sean Connery had in the role but you have to see him in motion to appreciate him. Yet, Craig has incredible attributes that none of his predecessors possessed. David Arnold composed one of the best and simultaneously a very controversial score referring to the James Bond Theme in the most ethereal sense until the final scene of the film. His score is inspired by the essence of James Bond, his motivations, his skills, his strengths and weaknesses as a living breathing man. Arnold's score is a reflection of the world that James Bond and his adversaries move and survive in. This score is one of the highlights and strengths behind the success of CASINO ROYALE. There are many other elements too numerous to mention when combined with actually basing the film on Ian Fleming's novel make CASINO ROYALE one of the best James Bond films ever made. The metaphorically titled LAYER CAKE is a refreshing crime thriller that intelligently examines the levels of deception and treachery found in the drug trade as well of the levels of pipeline distribution and control of the trade. Visually brutal it relies more on its intelligent scripting and dialogue to spin its engrossing tale.

I had never heard of this movie (don't know how I missed it) but once I saw it, I bought three copies to send to all my brothers and told all my friends about it. It's a great story with a great plot twist.

i'm so glad i bought the 2 movies. I watch them all the time and I probably wouldn't have heard or seen layer cake otherwise.

Truth up front: I was getting sick of the over-the-top camp of the last several Bond flicks, and I love a good caper film. Daniel Craig has blown me away in both of his roles in this package, and when I saw it bundled it was an instant buy. "Casino Royale" is in my opinion one of the best Bond movies, period, and a refreshing change of pace for the series. "Layer Cake" is just a fun, well-written caper flick, with an interesting little twist that you probably don't realize until the very end. It's not Oscar material, but it is a heck of a lot of fun, and I recommend it to anyone who loves the genre. This pairing is great; I think if you liked either movie in it, you'll enjoy its partner. Get it today!

DANIEL CRAIG IS THE BEST BOND EVER. HE COMES CLOSEST TO THE CHARACTER WRITER IAN FLEMING CREATED. CASINO ROYALE IS WELL DONE MORE CHARACTER LESS GADGETS.INCLUDING LAYER CAKE IN THE PACKAGE IS AN EXCELLENT BONUS GREAT ACTION FEATURE WITH INTERESTING CHARACTERS. I ALSO SEE A TOUCH OF THE GREAT STEVE MCQUEEN IN DANIEL CRAIG. IT'S ALL GOOD.

This double DVD purchase was enjoyed thoroughly by my wife. The ease of ordering and advance shipping were appreciated.