Sleight

R

Released Apr 28, 2017

1 hr. 30 min.

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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5,000+ Ratings

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After his mother's death, a young street magician (Jacob Latimore) turns to dealing drugs at parties to support his little sister. When she is kidnapped by his supplier, he uses his sleight of hand and keen intelligence to find her.

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Critics Consensus

Sleight subverts genre norms, delivering a smart and well-acted -- if ultimately somewhat frustrating -- magical mystery.

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Nathan H

A near-perfect indie movie with the perfect amount of sci-fi ingredients. I love how the writer did not shy away from any of the risky concepts that would have been edited out by less confident hands. The plot took things in an interesting direction, but everything still landed in the end. The acting is superb, the writing is surprisingly fresh, and there was no waste. The final images are brilliant because they happen in the viewer's imagination, but it still somehow works because the movie has earned it. Prepare to have faith in indie fims again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/14/24

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Ben C

Overall an enjoyable watch. While there were elements that required a bit of willing suspension of disbelief, the suspense draws you in. It was slower moving at times but didn't lose momentum. Dule Hill breaks his usual archetype and plays a psychopath believably, while the other roles were solidly acted as well. The movie certainly won't leave you speechless, but also won't leave you disappointed.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/25/23

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Georgan G

A clever blend of rap, mature characters who make mistakes & sci fi. I really wanted to like this movie, but it refused to be liked. Did I nod off or can someone explain the plot? Thought I understood until the end.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/05/23

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andrei d

Finalul nu e ce trebuie

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

Cliched, but mellow and easy to understand.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Audience Member

It had potential to be good, but the drug dealing predicament was thought of by a middle class person or middle class group of people who have no idea how those situations work.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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J.D. Dillard

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Seychelle Gabriel

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Andscape

Maybe it doesn't take a production budget north of $100 million to crank out a superhero film these days.

Sep 26, 2017

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Ben Sachs

Chicago Reader

Sleight... is a minor film with major virtues: tenderness, imagination, and a strong grasp of character and setting.

May 4, 2017

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Marc Savlov

Austin Chronicle

There's more going on here than meets the eye, but Sleight's sleeveless heart beats true and conjures its characters to wild life.

Rated: 2.5/5

May 4, 2017

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Allen Almachar

The MacGuffin

It's the little details that count, and Sleight is a strong example of that.

Rated: B+

Jul 18, 2020

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Samuel R. Murrian

Parade Magazine

This could be a star-making turn for Latimore, who is effortlessly engaging in a layered role.

Rated: 3/5

May 9, 2019

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Lawrence Ware

The Root

This is not a perfect film, but I don't expect that from a superhero film. I want solid characters, convincing acting and solid action. The fact that this film gives all of that while being centered in the black experience makes it a must-see.

Jan 9, 2019

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Synopsis

After his mother's death, a young street magician (Jacob Latimore) turns to dealing drugs at parties to support his little sister. When she is kidnapped by his supplier, he uses his sleight of hand and keen intelligence to find her.

Director: J.D. Dillard
Executive Producer: Michael J. Luisi, Jason Blum
Screenwriter: J.D. Dillard, Alex Theurer
Distributor: BH Tilt, WWE Studios
Production Co: Diablo Entertainment
Rating: R (Language Throughout|Drug Content|Some Violence)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 28, 2017, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 10, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $3.9M

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