The Usual Suspects

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The Usual Suspects

R

1995

1h 45m

Mystery & Thriller

Crime

Drama

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"The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist," says con man Kint, drawing a comparison to the most enigmatic criminal of all time, Keyser Söze. 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.

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Critics Consensus

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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Manohla Dargis

Spin

12/27/2022

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.

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Doug Thomas

Seattle Times

06/18/2013

3.5/4

An imaginative, entertaining crime mystery with plenty of nerve and vigor.

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Jay Boyar

Orlando Sentinel

06/18/2013

If the pleasures of The Usual Suspects are the more superficial ones of ingenuity and style, those are abundantly available. The twists and turns of the plot are an awful lot of fun, while the ending is genuinely satisfying and surprising.

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Todd James

Vue Weekly (Edmonton, Alberta)

03/29/2024

2/5

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.

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

01/09/2024

4/4

...a perpetually engrossing endeavor that benefits from its myriad of above-average, inherently spellbinding attributes...

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

11/07/2022

3.5/4

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.

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Lucile F

@lucile_fl 5d

This is a great film, with a great cast and great cinematography. As pre 2000 movies often are, the plot can be a little twisty and complicated, but the slow pace of the movie and controlled unravelling of the story makes it thoroughly enjoyable. The ending is somewhat predictable but the director manages to convince the viewer of a different scenario just before the end, which adds a level of complexity to the story. The Usual Suspects is an all time classic and a must watch.

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Merrick C.

@MAJIK Apr 13

Great Mystery/Action bonanza of a movie!!!

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Matan S

@RT51560711 Apr 10

Truly one of the greatest plot twists in movies, and the storyline was constructed perfectly.

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Tyler L

@Tyler131 Apr 9

A fantastic movie with great performances and a great twist.

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Cork B

@RT87142816 Apr 7

I don't really like these types of caper flicks, but this is one where I can appreciate the effort that went in to it. When you see an arthouse flick with lots of flashbacks and tricks, this is what they are trying to emulate. One of the few movies that did flashbacks effectively. Very strong cast and vortex of a plot that sucks you in. Yeah, I could see the twist coming from about 1/2 way, and the cops were all morons, but otherwise well done.

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Danny B

@RT10695177 Apr 5

"The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist." The Usual Suspects isn't just a thriller; it’s a masterclass in cinematic sleight of hand. From the opening frame, the film uses misdirection as its primary weapon, forcing the audience to piece together a puzzle. A razor-sharp classic

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Synopsis

"The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist," says con man Kint, drawing a comparison to the most enigmatic criminal of all time, Keyser Söze. 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
Producer: Michael McDonnell
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
Runtime: 1h 45m
Sound Mix: Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)