20 Things You Somehow Missed In Layer Cake
9. The Godfather Nod Late On
Sitting as quite easily one of the most influential and important films in the history of moviemaking, Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather's presence can be felt in many an intriguing and captivating feature that has followed it.
And this legendary crime epic is once again alluded to in the closing sequence of Vaughn's own gangster project, with the director noting in the film's commentary how he was heavily inspired by Al Pacino's Michael Corleone acceptance of his role as the new Don Corleone when it came time for XXXX to take the mantle of the next boss.
Away from this mirroring of assuming his place at the top of an organisation, everything from the operatic Italian-like score to the majestic locale all seem to be acting as direct nods to Copolla's grand masterpiece.