One of the most mind boggling plots in film history

Rating: 7/10 (7 December 2006)

Without a doubt, Lucky Number Slevin is one of the most complex movies ever. This is both good and bad. On the plus side, it absorbs and enthrals you. With so many twists, it is very hard to get your mind around what is actually happening. On the other hand, this is a film that is far too complicated to be a classic - it tries too hard to confuse the audience, and you come out at the end in a daze as to what the conclusion was. If you are someone who likes to watch movies where you don't have to think about what's happening, steer clear of this one. On a more positive note, the film is packed with stars giving five star performances. Josh Hartnett is very well appointed as Slevin, Lucy Liu is in inspired form as his sidekick, while Bruce Willis is in uber-cool mode as the Goodkat. He is the best character in the movie, and the scene in which he shoots two guards coming through a fake wall is sensational. Morgan Freeman and Sir Ben Kingsley did well in their roles also. Overall, a good film with some great scenes - but not a classic.