A film that rewards on repeat viewings, this has great performances from everyone, in particular Byrne and Spacey, and a script that is brilliantly constructed. It may well be more remembered for its final resolution which works well no matter how many times the film is dissected, but the dynamics between the "suspects" are fun to watch, with each of them bringing a distinct persona to the film that is memorable. John Ottman's score is also wonderfully atmospheric. A modern classic

Watched it after having it for a few years but never taking the time. A slow and cryptic 90's action mystery with little to care about until the twist-ending reveals itself. But by that time, it's already over. Eh, too bad.

I swear I can put this movie on repeat and watch it as if I don't even know the ending already. Love this movie!!!

Great movie, I was shocked at the reveal that Keaton supposedly was Keyser Soze, because I thought it was either the cripple (Verbal), or the lawyer (the woman, Edie Finneran)!

THE USUAL SUSPECTS has a skilled director, an engrossing screenplay, and ten praiseworthy performances. The film runs a fast 105 minutes. Don't miss a minute of it.

This is not a movie. It's a film. A great modern noir. (And there's new stuff to notice each rewatch...like the last time I watched it and realized Kobayashi is Keyser Soze!)
Story: 9
Script: 10
Performances: 9
Misc.: 9
Influence: 8
Overall: 9

This isn't a movie. It's a film. A great

Best who dun it?

If you're a die hard crime genre fan, you'll love this movie! Else, skip, you'll just be confused by all the names.

[spoiler]I knew it was the cripple the whole time but they threw me off with the Keaton stuff[/spoiler] but then it came back around again. Decent movie. Pretty predictable but I like the actors so it's a fun watch.

As brilliant as the acting was, the ending is hardly convincing.

After some prodding from a friend, halfway through I guessed the ending, but I think maybe they wanted you to be able to guess the ending so I still enjoyed it. A bit stagey, but with enough poise and setup so you want to see the end.

The Usual Suspects is a sharply written, well acted thriller. Each character is given just enough info to keep them interesting without distracting from the plot or slowing down the pace. The non linear narrative keeps the audience on their toes causing them to rethink how things will play out with each tiny reveal. This film is simultaneously simple yet complex which is a difficult feat to pull off but this film does it beautifully.

A personal note: This was my first time watching this film, but I unfortunately knew the twist ending going in. That being said, knowing the ending made this feel more like a second viewing because I was looking for hints and nods towards said ending and the film was just as gripping had I not known the ending. This is a film I look forward to giving repeat viewings to in an effort to find more subtle trinkets of information.

you have to rewatch the film to really get the details

My first time watching is this time. Of course, this is a legendary, extraordinary, and "unusual" movie, though I knew the secret about the suspect:laughing: