Lucky Number Slevin (2006)

Lucky Number Slevin is a fast-moving, stylish neo‑noir crime thriller about a case of mistaken identity that plunges an ordinary man into a lethal power struggle between two rival crime bosses. When Slevin — a down‑on‑his‑luck newcomer who’s only in town to visit a friend — is mistaken for that friend by the enforcers of The Boss, he’s forced into a deadly bargain: carry out a hit on the son of The Rabbi to settle a mob score. Pulled in from all sides, Slevin is watched by the relentless Detective Brikowski, taunted and protected in equal measure by the elegant, ruthless assassin Goodkat, and aided — and emotionally grounded — by his neighbor Lindsey, a morgue worker who becomes an unexpected ally and love interest. Viewing experience: the film delivers tight, twisty plotting with smart, darkly comic dialogue and a constant sense that nothing and no one are quite what they seem. Expect sleek visuals, brisk pacing, stylized violence, and a puzzle-box structure that keeps you guessing until the final payoff. Performances play up moral ambiguity and cool menace, and the movie balances tense action and suspense with sardonic wit and a revenge‑driven undercurrent. If you like crime thrillers that reward attention to detail and enjoy surprises, this one will keep you engaged and entertained.

Actors: Josh Hartnett, Ben Kingsley, Morgan Freeman

Director: Paul McGuigan

Runtime: 110 min

Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

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