Lucky Number Slevin [WS] [DVD] [2006]

Lucky Number Slevin is one of those movies where the plot drives the characters rather than the other way around. The story concerns a seemingly innocent but very unlucky young man named Slevin (a surprisingly good Josh Hartnett) who is mistaken for someone else by two vicious gangsters who both think he owes them a lot of money. The first is "The Boss" played by a clearly-enjoying-himself Morgan Freeman. The second is "The Rabbi" (called that because he is a rabbi) played more seriously by Ben Kingsley. They are former partners turned enemies who live in penthouse apartments across the street from each other (which they never leave for fear of being killed). Since the plot of Lucky Number Slevin is nearly the whole show, I won't reveal anything else, but this is extremely enjoyable if you like self-consciously clever crime films with snappy dialogue. Josh Hartnett and Lucy Lui turn out to be really good at delivering that dialogue--Lui's rapid-fire patter seems to be at least partly inspired by Rosalind Russell from "His Girl Friday" and the normally stern actress has never been looser or more likable than she is here. The older vets--Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, Ben Kingsley and Stanley Tucci--are all solid, although their characters are little more than chess pieces in the intricate plotting of Jason Smilovic's screenplay. A well written movie that will keep you guessing to the very end, it won the audience and best film (2006) awards at the Milano Film Festival.

This is probably my favorite movie. This movie has an amazing cast, story and director. I love the mixture of comedy, action and the overall entertainment value. What is most impressive is the vocabulary that is used. I don't think I realized the total amount of subtle comments that the characters were making the 1st time I watched it but I pick up on more and more things every time I watch it again. Absolutely recommended!

Wow I really liked this movie. Story was really good. I wish it was done in 4K. Bruce Willis is a great actor. All the actors were very good.

Yup i ordered this because its a good movie and i likw it

I love the twists and turns of the movie and the directing style is awesome. Theres so many good actors and Lucy lu does amazing (poor thing is the only girl in this movie. Whats with that?!) Love the cast and the story

Awesome movie,fabulous crime drama,best price on internet

Glad to have added this movie to my Blu-ray Collection

I enjoyed this film a lot, good plot with enough twists to keep you guessing. My son and I have been able to reuse many memorable lines, which for us, always helps make an average film much better