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      The Usual Suspects

      R Released Aug 16, 1995 1 hr. 45 min. Mystery & Thriller Crime Drama List
      87% 83 Reviews Tomatometer 96% 250,000+ Ratings Audience Score "The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist," says con man Kint (Kevin Spacey), drawing a comparison to the most enigmatic criminal of all time, Keyser Soze. Kint attempts to convince the feds that the mythic crime lord not only exists, but is also responsible for drawing Kint and his four partners into a multi-million dollar heist that ended with an explosion in San Pedro Harbor - leaving few survivors. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered May 01 Buy Now

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      Expertly shot and edited, The Usual Suspects gives the audience a simple plot and then piles on layers of deceit, twists, and violence before pulling out the rug from underneath.

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      Charlie W Amazing movie, the plot twist is one of the best i have ever seen. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/14/24 Full Review Max W this is a movie you've just gotta watch twice. I thought the twist would happen and I was so happy when it did. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/28/24 Full Review Peter G it's a rare occasion when in the same year 2 thriller masterpieces are released. 1995 was such a year & one actor actually appeared in both of them. In SE7EN it was not even revealed in the cast list, until the end, as to who the actor was. Anyway THE USUAL SUSPECTS remains endlessly fascinating to watch no matter how many times I have seen it. The overall conception did not please everyone but for me the beauty of the film is in savoring it's details with repeated viewings. The atmosphere, dialogue, performances, direction, & even the background music are unforgettable & the back & forth interaction between Verbal (?) & agent Kujan is constantly absorbing. Misdirection is the constant motivation here regarding the mystery surrounding the investigation of the heist & for me, anyway, it adds to the uniqueness of the entire production. IMO, along with SE7EN, one of the great films of its decade. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/06/24 Full Review ANY1aBLUE Rodriguez and other so called experts here actually gave this a green tomato?! Utterly bizarre and makes you wonder how they come by their status. This is simply one of the best films ever made. It's sensational and flawless in every way. Proof is that it gets better with every time it's viewed. Ignore the silly and trite nonsense peddled by the ‘top reviewers' - they are wrong. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/12/23 Full Review Alec C An intricate crime thriller that really pushes the barriers between fact and fiction. Thanks to its unreliable characters and fascinating storyline, we never know the true story until the very end. And the end wraps it up with a shocker that still leaves us breathless! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/19/23 Full Review Pasquale M Its masterpiece, Kevin Spacey just steals the spotlight and gives one of the best acting performances, when I found out Spacey was "Kyzer Soze" I said "no f**king way", never expected that plot twist! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/28/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Manohla Dargis Spin Singer has an obvious grasp of craft, but it's far less clear whether he has anything to say about movies, violence, the world, or his place in the world. Dec 27, 2022 Full Review Rene Rodriguez Miami Herald The Usual Suspects flirts with greatness but attempts too much. It's a fascinating failure. Rated: 2/4 Aug 18, 2021 Full Review Doug Thomas Seattle Times An imaginative, entertaining crime mystery with plenty of nerve and vigor. Rated: 3.5/4 Jun 18, 2013 Full Review Todd James Vue Weekly (Edmonton, Alberta) The end of this movie doesn't justify the means as director Bryan Singer takes his audience on a cat and mouse chase that never finds its way. Rated: 2/5 Mar 29, 2024 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...a perpetually engrossing endeavor that benefits from its myriad of above-average, inherently spellbinding attributes... Rated: 4/4 Jan 9, 2024 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy With one Internet to rule them all, it's hard for most folks to avoid cinematic spoilers of yore (whether it's the sled in Citizen Kane or the penis in The Crying Game), but even knowing the answer shouldn't spoil this film's myriad other pleasures. Rated: 3.5/4 Nov 7, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis "The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist," says con man Kint (Kevin Spacey), drawing a comparison to the most enigmatic criminal of all time, Keyser Soze. Kint attempts to convince the feds that the mythic crime lord not only exists, but is also responsible for drawing Kint and his four partners into a multi-million dollar heist that ended with an explosion in San Pedro Harbor - leaving few survivors.
      Director
      Bryan Singer
      Executive Producer
      Hans Brockmann, François Duplat, Art Horan, Robert Jones
      Screenwriter
      Christopher McQuarrie
      Distributor
      Gramercy Pictures
      Production Co
      Bad Hat Harry
      Rating
      R (Violence|Strong Language)
      Genre
      Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Aug 16, 1995, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Aug 27, 2015
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $22.6M
      Sound Mix
      Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR
      Aspect Ratio
      Scope (2.35:1)
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