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Lucky Number Slevin

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A case of mistaken identity puts a man named Slevin (Josh Hartnett) in the middle of a war between two rival New York crime lords: The Rabbi (Ben Kingsley) and the Boss (Morgan Freeman). While under the watchful eyes of Detective Brikowski (Stanley Tucci) and well-known assassin Goodkat (Bruce Willis), Slevin must quickly devise a plan to save his skin before his luck runs out.
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Critics Consensus

Trying too hard to be clever in a Pulp Fiction kind of way, this film succumbs to a convoluted plot, overly stylized characters, and dizzying set design.

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Brian Tallerico UGO 03/24/2007
McGuigan has such a stylish eye that, even if you never quite care what's happening, you'll always be visually entertained. Go to Full Review J. R. Jones Chicago Reader 12/18/2006
With its diabolical ending, this is the movie equivalent of a crossword puzzle: fun, clever, and disposable. Go to Full Review Ed Gonzalez Slant Magazine 09/06/2006
A gaseous movie experience gets a solid DVD treatment. Go to Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com 09/19/2023
4/5
…well worth a look for fans of McGuigan, Hartnett and particular those with a penchant for Bruce Willis in action mode… Go to Full Review Micheal Compton Bowling Green Daily News 11/20/2019
A-
A bloody romp full of rich characters and performances. Writer Jason Smilovic and director Paul McGuigan have created a great homage to film noir. Go to Full Review Joshua Starnes ComingSoon.net 03/29/2011
7/10
Lucky Number Slevin is a very clever film, probably too clever for its own good. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jack M @Jackhole Aug 17 Lucky Number Slevin is a slick, razor-edged crime puzzle that walks into the room wearing a tailored suit and carrying a loaded gun. The direction is stylish as hell, but the real weapon is the dialogue, smart, snappy, and loaded with attitude. Josh Hartnett, Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, and Ben Kingsley chew through the material with swagger. Twisty, darkly funny, and gloriously cool, it’s the kind of crime movie that always seems to have one more card up its sleeve. See more Dana B @RT62120709 Aug 17 Lucky Number Slevin is a stylish, clever crime thriller with a script that knows exactly how to keep you guessing. The writing is sharp, and the funny, fast-paced dialogue gives the movie its distinctive personality. The twists are smart, the performances are terrific, and the story keeps rearranging the pieces until everything clicks into place. Slick, funny, violent, and thoroughly entertaining. See more Oaklee D @ODie63 Aug 17 A crime thriller that kept me guessing until the very end. See more Alli S @AlliBumaya Aug 12 The writing is brilliant. Every conversation feels like a game of three-card monte. Someone is lying. Someone is listening. Someone thinks he is smarter than everyone else, which is usually how you know he is about to have a very bad afternoon. And the dialogue is hilarious. Not sitcom funny. Dangerous funny. The kind of humor that walks into a room carrying a loaded pistol and starts discussing the weather. The characters trade insults, stories, threats, and absurd observations with such confidence that you almost forget everyone is surrounded by death. See more Dean F @DFtheTruth Jul 25 Fantastic movie with some of the most unique twists and some of the most clever dialogue. Very Tarantino -esque yet still paving its own lane. Would highly recommend. See more S. O @Col._Angus Jun 6 A two-way case of mistaken identity leads to the conclusion of a 20-year beef. A satisfactory ending where all the loose ends are tied up. See more Read all reviews
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Paul McGuigan

Director

Josh Hartnett

Slevin Kelevra

Morgan Freeman

The Boss

Ben Kingsley

The Rabbi

Lucy Liu

Lindsey

Bruce Willis

Mr. Goodkat

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Synopsis A case of mistaken identity puts a man named Slevin (Josh Hartnett) in the middle of a war between two rival New York crime lords: The Rabbi (Ben Kingsley) and the Boss (Morgan Freeman). While under the watchful eyes of Detective Brikowski (Stanley Tucci) and well-known assassin Goodkat (Bruce Willis), Slevin must quickly devise a plan to save his skin before his luck runs out.
Director
Paul McGuigan
Producer
Christopher Eberts, Chris Roberts, Kia Jam, Tyler Mitchell, Anthony Rhulen, Robert Kravis
Screenwriter
Jason Smilovic
Distributor
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co
Capitol Films, Ascendent Pictures
Rating
R (Sexuality|Language|Strong Violence)
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 7, 2006, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 9, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$22.5M
Runtime
1h 50m
Sound Mix
Dolby SRD
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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