A glance at the cast's list of " Lucky Number Slevin" is like having half a dozen of "Ocean 12". With a synopsis that surrounds a World-class Hitman (Bruce Willies), a helpless cute lad, Slevin (Josh Hartnett), a nosey Pathologist (Lucy Liu), and two mobster's bosses (Morgan Freeman and Sir Ben Kingsley), would there be any further surprise than a typical crime scene investigation drama? Well, answer is No and Yes.
Lucky Number Slevin looks promising for an ultimate shocking finale when its shows a series of seemingly unrelated events, which your gut would hint you that they are actually linked. Unfortunately, the scriptwriters have made it too easy for the audience. It was like a mere 30 minutes that I already knew what the characters in the movie were up to. It is also a pity that as the mysteries unfolds the plot holes became more distinctive.
Nevertheless, all is not lost. It is a visual treat that every frame was splashed with sophisticated hues and refreshing placement of camera angles. The editing is fast-pace yet does not compromise the story telling and characters development. Even if the dialogue of the protagonist may be repetitive and long-winded to some, it still does not fail to connect the audience with its wits and humour.
This one does not offer any more surprises, but it sure marks the end of yesterday's usual dark and merciless crime thriller.
Movie Rating: 4/5 Stars
Most commendable: Bruce Willis - This time, he is no longer that usual half-drunk cop, running down a busy street with his revolver drawn and shouting "Moove"...
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