Lucky Number Slevin
Directed by Paul McGuigan
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.
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- DarlingInThePlexxJune 10, 2025A 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
Lucky Number Slevin Trivia
Lucky Number Slevin was released on February 24, 2006.
Lucky Number Slevin was directed by Paul McGuigan.
Lucky Number Slevin has a runtime of 1h 50m.
Lucky Number Slevin was produced by Christopher Eberts, Andreas Grosch, Kia Jam, Robert Kravis, Tyler Mitchell, Anthony Rhulen, Christopher Roberts.
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.
The key characters in Lucky Number Slevin are Slevin (Josh Hartnett), The Boss (Morgan Freeman), The Rabbi (Ben Kingsley).
Lucky Number Slevin is rated R.
Lucky Number Slevin is a Drama, Thriller, Crime film.
Lucky Number Slevin has an audience rating of 8.7 out of 10.
Lucky Number Slevin had a budget of $27M.
Lucky Number Slevin has made $56.3M at the box office.