Review of Lucky Number Slevin (2006) by Maddalena B — 19 Aug 2011

You have to follow the plot very carefully, but I love it when the ending makes everything fall into place!

This review of Lucky Number Slevin (2006) was written by Maddalena B on 19 Aug 2011.

Lucky Number Slevin has generally received very positive reviews.

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