Lucky Number Slevin (Widescreen Edition)
starring: Josh Hartnett, Ben Kingsley, Morgan Freeman, Lucy Liu, Bruce Willis
directed by: Paul McGuigan
directed by: Paul McGuigan
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Directed by Paul McGuigan, LUCKY NUMBER SLEVIN is a mistaken identity thriller starring Josh Hartnett as a guy who ends up in the wrong place at the wrong time. With boldly colored sets covered in graphic wallpaper, the film has an almost comicbook-like feel, the emphasis being on visual entertainment rather than believability. When Slevin (Hartnett) shows up at his friend Nicks apartment in Manhattan, Nick is nowhere to be found. After meeting Nicks sharp and flirty neighbor, Lindsey (Lucy Liu), Slevin is kidnapped by two thugs and taken to meet the Boss (Morgan Freeman). Explaining that he is not Nick gets him nowhere, as the Boss and his arch rival, the Rabbi (Ben Kingsley), both pull Slevin (a wiseguy who spends much of the film in a lavender towel) deeper and deeper into a complicated underworld of murder and revenge. The clever dialogue and romance that grows between Hartnett and Liu gives the film a lighthearted charm. Even when orchestrating cold-blooded murder, the films lead villains never seem too threatening. This is due in large part to the strong tongue-in-cheek performances of Bruce Willis, Ben Kingsley, and Morgan Freeman. Many of the films plot twists rely on camera tricks and quick editing, which are used to deliberately confuse the viewer. While the storyline is convoluted and the film falls into a self-explanatory trap near the end, the world of LUCKY NUMBER SLEVIN is never meant to be taken too seriously. Displaying a Tarantino-like self-awareness, the film makes frequent references to James Bond and vintage cinema, and contains such strong visual elements that viewers are forced to notice each characters surroundings. The film is incredibly stylish and old-fashioned in this way, with particular attention paid to each villains dwelling, and with the production design often saying more than the characters themselves.
Amazon.com:
How boring it is to label a movie Tarantino-esque anymore. The thing is, when it comes to an offering like Lucky Number Slevin, the shoe fits, and the result is anything but boring. Gruesome killings, arid wit, self-reflexive pop culture references, an A-list cast, and style-heavy production values abound, which gives the proceedings an epoxy bond that seals the Q.T. homage factor. Josh Hartnett--who spends a lot of buffed-up time with his shirt off--is Slevin Kelevra, a hapless fellow visiting his New York friend Nick. But Nick has disappeared, which sets off a mistaken-identity thrill ride when two goons grab Slevin (he's in Nick's apartment so he must be Nick) and take him to their crime lord boss, the Boss (Morgan Freeman). The Boss doesn't care about Slevin's wrong-man protests; he just wants the $96,000 Nick owes him. In one of many offers he can't refuse, Slevin has to agree to murder the son of the Boss's felonious arch rival, the Rabbi (Ben Kingsley) or take the bullet himself. But Slevin turns out to be no ordinary patsy. Thrown into the ingeniously designed production, clever plot twists, and academic nods to Bond, Hitchcock, and obscure old cartoons are Lucy Liu as a sexy coroner, Stanley Tucci as an obsessed cop, and Bruce Willis as a wily hit man with his finger in many pots. With so much visual and narrative trickery, there's almost too much to absorb in one viewing of this convoluted jigsaw puzzle of revenge and entertaining mayhem. Lucky Number Slevin isn't quite up to par with similarly brainy thrillers like Memento and The Usual Suspects, but the prospect of seeing it again in order to get your bearings is just as appealing.--Ted Fry
Directed by Paul McGuigan, LUCKY NUMBER SLEVIN is a mistaken identity thriller starring Josh Hartnett as a guy who ends up in the wrong place at the wrong time. With boldly colored sets covered in graphic wallpaper, the film has an almost comicbook-like feel, the emphasis being on visual entertainment rather than believability. When Slevin (Hartnett) shows up at his friend Nicks apartment in Manhattan, Nick is nowhere to be found. After meeting Nicks sharp and flirty neighbor, Lindsey (Lucy Liu), Slevin is kidnapped by two thugs and taken to meet the Boss (Morgan Freeman). Explaining that he is not Nick gets him nowhere, as the Boss and his arch rival, the Rabbi (Ben Kingsley), both pull Slevin (a wiseguy who spends much of the film in a lavender towel) deeper and deeper into a complicated underworld of murder and revenge. The clever dialogue and romance that grows between Hartnett and Liu gives the film a lighthearted charm. Even when orchestrating cold-blooded murder, the films lead villains never seem too threatening. This is due in large part to the strong tongue-in-cheek performances of Bruce Willis, Ben Kingsley, and Morgan Freeman. Many of the films plot twists rely on camera tricks and quick editing, which are used to deliberately confuse the viewer. While the storyline is convoluted and the film falls into a self-explanatory trap near the end, the world of LUCKY NUMBER SLEVIN is never meant to be taken too seriously. Displaying a Tarantino-like self-awareness, the film makes frequent references to James Bond and vintage cinema, and contains such strong visual elements that viewers are forced to notice each characters surroundings. The film is incredibly stylish and old-fashioned in this way, with particular attention paid to each villains dwelling, and with the production design often saying more than the characters themselves.
Amazon.com:
How boring it is to label a movie Tarantino-esque anymore. The thing is, when it comes to an offering like Lucky Number Slevin, the shoe fits, and the result is anything but boring. Gruesome killings, arid wit, self-reflexive pop culture references, an A-list cast, and style-heavy production values abound, which gives the proceedings an epoxy bond that seals the Q.T. homage factor. Josh Hartnett--who spends a lot of buffed-up time with his shirt off--is Slevin Kelevra, a hapless fellow visiting his New York friend Nick. But Nick has disappeared, which sets off a mistaken-identity thrill ride when two goons grab Slevin (he's in Nick's apartment so he must be Nick) and take him to their crime lord boss, the Boss (Morgan Freeman). The Boss doesn't care about Slevin's wrong-man protests; he just wants the $96,000 Nick owes him. In one of many offers he can't refuse, Slevin has to agree to murder the son of the Boss's felonious arch rival, the Rabbi (Ben Kingsley) or take the bullet himself. But Slevin turns out to be no ordinary patsy. Thrown into the ingeniously designed production, clever plot twists, and academic nods to Bond, Hitchcock, and obscure old cartoons are Lucy Liu as a sexy coroner, Stanley Tucci as an obsessed cop, and Bruce Willis as a wily hit man with his finger in many pots. With so much visual and narrative trickery, there's almost too much to absorb in one viewing of this convoluted jigsaw puzzle of revenge and entertaining mayhem. Lucky Number Slevin isn't quite up to par with similarly brainy thrillers like Memento and The Usual Suspects, but the prospect of seeing it again in order to get your bearings is just as appealing.--Ted Fry
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - A Quirky Action Movie
Lucky # Sleven is a fun film with a surprise ending that fooled me the first time around. Fantastic cast with lots of stars and great character actors. This movie is well directed and has a tight script. If you like action movies with a twist, you can't go wrong with Lucky # Sleven.
The DVD includes two commentaries and a "making of" short.
Rating: 
- Curiously Quirky
Everything from the bodies flying to the wallpaper in the background was meticulously planned out in this movie, it's clear.This is one put-together movie, and I enjoyed every minute of it.The gore is offset by a tongue-in-cheek attitude toward killing, and it's clearly not meant to be wholly serious.The plot twists and character development were also impressive.This took me from the edge of my seat to the floor.Awesome.
Rating: - A Fun Ride
The movie constantly keeps moving making for an enjoyable experience with few slow moments.All actors give noteworthy performances with great moments of levity throughout.
Rating: - One of the better "Whodunit" movies released in recent times.
Synopsis:Two mob bosses known as The Boss and The Rabbi (played by Morgan Freeman and Ben Kingsley, respectively) are warring against each other as The Boss believes The Rabbi had his son killed.The Boss needs a favor, so he finds a lowlife who owes him money named Nick Fisher to perform a hit on The Rabbi's son in revenge.However, Nick Fisher was murdered at a bus station by an assassin named GoodKat (Bruce Willis), so Nick's friend from out of town, Slevin Kelevra (Josh Hartnett), is assumed ... Read More
Rating: - Awesome Movie!Hard to Find!!
This is an awesome movie and so hard to find in the stores!I looked everywhere to find it for my husband and FINALLY remembered Amazon!Thanks!! (Watch the movie closely...)
- A Quirky Action MovieLucky # Sleven is a fun film with a surprise ending that fooled me the first time around. Fantastic cast with lots of stars and great character actors. This movie is well directed and has a tight script. If you like action movies with a twist, you can't go wrong with Lucky # Sleven.
The DVD includes two commentaries and a "making of" short.
- Curiously QuirkyEverything from the bodies flying to the wallpaper in the background was meticulously planned out in this movie, it's clear.This is one put-together movie, and I enjoyed every minute of it.The gore is offset by a tongue-in-cheek attitude toward killing, and it's clearly not meant to be wholly serious.The plot twists and character development were also impressive.This took me from the edge of my seat to the floor.Awesome.
- A Fun RideThe movie constantly keeps moving making for an enjoyable experience with few slow moments.All actors give noteworthy performances with great moments of levity throughout.
- One of the better "Whodunit" movies released in recent times.Synopsis:Two mob bosses known as The Boss and The Rabbi (played by Morgan Freeman and Ben Kingsley, respectively) are warring against each other as The Boss believes The Rabbi had his son killed.The Boss needs a favor, so he finds a lowlife who owes him money named Nick Fisher to perform a hit on The Rabbi's son in revenge.However, Nick Fisher was murdered at a bus station by an assassin named GoodKat (Bruce Willis), so Nick's friend from out of town, Slevin Kelevra (Josh Hartnett), is assumed ... Read More
- Awesome Movie!Hard to Find!!This is an awesome movie and so hard to find in the stores!I looked everywhere to find it for my husband and FINALLY remembered Amazon!Thanks!! (Watch the movie closely...)
