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The Usual Suspects

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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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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. Go to Full Review Doug Thomas Seattle Times 06/18/2013
3.5/4
An imaginative, entertaining crime mystery with plenty of nerve and vigor. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review 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... Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Big Kushy I Dec 15 Inspid plot, poor acting, dumb twist See more Zach J. @Jenkins158 Dec 14 9/10 See more Jace E @thefilmguy Dec 10 I didn't know the twist ending, but I knew that there was a twist ending... and that kind of ruined the twist ending. Beautifully shot and cleverly written, I was highly invested throughout the whole movie. I don't usually say this, but I think that it could have used another 20 minutes or so to connect us to the characters. I'm not saying that Ocean's Eleven is a better movie, but I was much more invested in that group of criminals that this one. Best Character: Verbal Best Quote: "The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist." Best Scene: Looking at the Board in the Office Note: The name Keyser Söze is chilling. Watch Filtered on VidAngel See more James M @JPMcT Dec 10 The film is shot in a dark environment and basically features sequences of various people shooting at each other without much evident plot development!! We expected more. See more Silke B @Silke1 Nov 28 The only things missing are Edward Norton, Steve Buscemi & Harvey Keitel See more Dave C Nov 27 A pretty solidly constructed and well executed elaborate tale of a myth... a villainous mastermind hiding in plain sight, executing long-planned revenge and retribution... mercilessly and with absolute relish See more Read all reviews
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Bryan Singer

Director

Stephen Baldwin

Michael McManus

Gabriel Byrne

Dean Keaton

Chazz Palminteri

Dave Kujan

Kevin Pollak

Todd Hockney

Pete Postlethwaite

Kobayashi

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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)
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