Entertainment at it's best

Rating: 8/10 (7 June 2006)

Lucky Number Slevin is a film that only comes around once in a long while. The writing is original and snappy, and humor works at times when you think it wouldn't. The characters, although not all of them are original, are each entertaining in their own ways. The cast gives great performances. While most people talk about how bad of an actor Hartnett is, he gives a very good portrayal of a man stuck in the middle of a mistaken identity crisis. Lucy Liu, for once, is enthusiastic in a good way and adds her own attitude to her character. Morgan Freeman, as usual, is very good, as is Sir Ben. Bruce Willis, even with his strange hairdo, does a very good job in perhaps his most intimidating role. Although the plot seems a bit confusing at some times, it all comes together when, of course, the twist ending is revealed. All in all, Lucky Number Slevin is humorous and thrilling, and for anyone who likes crime films that have originality and attitude, this is a must see.