Lucky Number Slevin

Its been years since I've seen a movie in which I was surrounded by an air of confusion, yet happily chased its given clues and hints, like a retriever, to make sense of it.


Slevin (Josh Hartnett), under a mistaken identity embarks on a mysterious labyrinth of 'jobs' that he has to accomplish for 2 warring mob bosses (Morgan Freeman and Sir Ben Kingsley), meanwhile, encountering an intelligent, quick-witted beauty (Lucy Liu), whom of course is the love of his life. I can only say so much without ruining the whole story for you.




I was baffled by what this movie was about initially, thinking it was another Bruce Willis' macho, ego-stroking depiction but walked out of the theatre delightfully overwhelmed. Of course, what I have mentioned in the previous paragraph is a seemingly common plot. However, it is interlaced with other definitive motives , creating finer nuances in the plot itself. How befuddling it might be, the end reveals all, linking loose ends together. I see no haphazard effort in its completion.




Never too fond of Josh Hartnett, but his unassuming demeanor is perfect for his role.


The last movie I've seen which left me feeling this way was Pulp Fiction. Sexy as hell creation of film noir!



Please go see this movie.



Isn't she pretty?



*Sources: Pictures, Rotten Tomatoes