Lucky Number Slevin
A case of mistaken identity lands Slevin into the middle of a war being plotted by two of the city's rival crime bosses. Under constant surveillance by Detective Brikowski and assassin Goodkat, he must get them before they get him.
DarlingInThePlexx reviewed
June 10, 2025•
A style-forward neo‑noir thriller that somehow blends Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels pacing with Hitchcockian plotting—and it works. Josh Hartnett lands in deep when mistaken for his friend, swept into a murder‑for‑hire scheme between two crime bosses. What follows is a stylish, twisty ride of mistaken identity and revenge.
The cast?
• Josh Hartnett anchors the film with charm and just enough vulnerability .
• Lucy Liu plays Lindsey, the Bond‑loving neighbor who dragged me back into the plot more than once .
• Bruce Willis turns up as Goodkat—a slick assassin with more depth than you’d expect .
• Sir Ben Kingsley is The Rabbi, the calm but ruthless antagonist you won’t forget .
• Morgan Freeman is equally formidable as The Boss, with chess‑board calm .
• Stanley Tucci even pops in as Detective Brikowski.
The dialogue crackles with Tarantino-lite wit, the set design is obsessively textured (seriously, they were robbed at awards), and you’ll get those slick, fast-paced cuts mixed with Hollywood flair. Plus there are enough twists—and a few laughs—to keep you hooked. Final note: Slevin is a sleeper, so if it flew under your radar, give it a watch—you’ll probably say, “Why didn’t this blow up more?”
Tags: 🔫 Neo‑Noir Thrills, 🎩 Slick Aesthetic, 🕴️ Star‑Studded Cast, 🧠 Plot Twists, 🔁 Mistaken Identity