The Usual Suspects (1995)

Posted : 1 year ago at Oct 28 11:04

''The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he did not exist. And like that... he is gone.'' A boat has been destroyed, criminals are dead, and the key to this mystery lies with the only survivor and his twisted, convoluted story beginning with five career crooks in a seemingly random police lineup. Gabriel Byrne:Dean Keaton The Usual Suspects is simply a fascinating piece of film-making and story telling from director Bryan Singer. Because of the trick ending conclusion, it is debatable as to what is truth and what is fiction. If you watch it objectively, it is just a damn entertaining, complex, a well structured film noir piece with a breath taking climax. If you take the subjective route, then what you've got is perhaps the most puzzling film ever made, ...Read more

Rating : 10/10

Posted : 1 year, 6 months ago at Apr 27 11:32

Possibly one of the best original scripts out there, it has complicated plotting, macho repartee, Bryan Singer’s remarkable direction and an astonishing male cast: Gabriel Byrne, Kevin Spacey, Stephen Baldwin, Chazz Palminteri, Pete Postlethwaite, Kevin Pollak, Benicio del Toro and Giancarlo Esposito.

This is truly of the best thriller movies about blackmail and betrayal.


Rating : 9/10

Posted : 1 year, 9 months ago at Feb 8 19:17

One of my personal favorites of all times. Maybe not THE best film ever. But one of those few films that everyone should see at least twice. Everything about this film is great. Great acting, great script, great directing, not to mention the unforgettable ending. It's hard to believe that is the same director of Superman Returns (I'll get to that some day). All actors (yes, ALL) fit perfectly in their characters, from the main parts to the smaller ones. Gabriel Byrne as Dean Keaton is convincing as the ex-con trying to build a new life when he gets drawn back into his old life. Stephen Baldwin as Michael McManus is the smart-mouthed and cocky professional criminal. Kevin Pollak takes a big departure from his usual good comedy self to take a more dramatic role. But the best of ...Read more

Rating : 10/10

Posted : 2 years, 1 month ago at Oct 4 3:19

Fantastic movie! I loved it in every way, its brilliant storyline, amazing cast and to end it had the best ending possible. If you havent already, you should really see this movie. One for everyone to enjoy =)

Rating : 8/10

Posted : 3 years, 1 month ago at Oct 13 17:55

The originality of perhaps the best written movie I have ever watched has left me only to describe my favorite movie of all time. Never before has a movie challenged the viewer with such a web of twists and turns, an entangling of the mind reminiscent of a true Kansas City Shuffle.

From the beginning to end, we are left questioning the outcome to the movie that single-handedly reshaped the crime drama genre. The aura that writer Christopher McQuarrie surrounds villian Keyser Soze with adds to the mystique of this true cult classic. And the ending, which stands at the pinnacle movie making, will now and forever leave first time viewers in complete awe of its mastery. I highly recommend this movie to anyone with a mind and appreciation for brilliant writing.

Rating : 10/10