Lucky Number Slevin

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Lucky Number Slevin

R

Released Apr 7, 2006

1h 50m

Crime

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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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

McGuigan has such a stylish eye that, even if you never quite care what's happening, you'll always be visually entertained.

Mar 24, 2007

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

With its diabolical ending, this is the movie equivalent of a crossword puzzle: fun, clever, and disposable.

Dec 18, 2006

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Ed Gonzalez

Slant Magazine

A gaseous movie experience gets a solid DVD treatment.

Sep 6, 2006

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

…well worth a look for fans of McGuigan, Hartnett and particular those with a penchant for Bruce Willis in action mode…

Rated: 4/5

Sep 19, 2023

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Micheal Compton

Bowling Green Daily News

A bloody romp full of rich characters and performances. Writer Jason Smilovic and director Paul McGuigan have created a great homage to film noir.

Rated: A-

Nov 20, 2019

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Joshua Starnes

ComingSoon.net

Lucky Number Slevin is a very clever film, probably too clever for its own good.

Rated: 7/10

Mar 29, 2011

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Dan D

As a revenge movie, it's fine. But how does he get in the car to kill the cop? That's doesn't make sense. Must have been lying in wait for a long time...

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/11/25

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Dave W

Very contrived and odd pastiche of multiple genres including gangster, pulp and rom-com.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/09/25

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Drew B

The best cast I've ever seen in a movie. Boasting the only scene Morgan Freeman & Sir Ben Killingsley have ever been in together & believe me, the writer gave them plenty to work with. The language they use is fun & catchy. I don't usually like old school jargon in my movies, but this is an exception. The visuals are stunning, every building, all the wall papers. Its absolutely captivating. The pacing, the violence, the way the whole story merges together perfectly. And Josh Hartnett sleek/charming performance as Slevin himself, make this beyond worth watching. It may very well be my all time favorite movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/07/25

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Ed M

Josh Hartnett surprises in this star-studded cast, with Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, Ben Kingsley, and Lucy Liu. The cast really sells this story well, even though it drags at points. Overall, definitely worth viewing, as it seems to pick up steam as it goes along. Be patient, the payoff is worthwhile.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/15/24

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John S

It's too cool for school with way too much high octane dialogue and it's not nearly as intelligent as it might have been in 2006.... But it's still a lot of fun, visually assaulting and (though I hate to say it:) sexy. It's got a hard-nosed twist I didn't anticipate, a fast paced story that never lags, and a fantastic cast that are all-in.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/01/24

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Sarah C

What the hell is this movie. I put this on because I saw Lucy Liu and Bruce Willis and as much as I appreciate seeing Josh Hartnett in a towel, I don't think this movie is for me.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

09/23/24

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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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