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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Ken W

Feb 16

One of the very best crime dramas ever. 99 Stars

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Thomas H.

@Fr8ght_Trian Feb 8

The Usual suspects is a complicated 3 stars because the movie had a complicated story. Full disclosure: I had the twist spoiled 8 years before I saw anything else about this movie. So automatically it wasn’t as impactful for me. The story spends the first 40 minutes just setting up the pieces. Once it does final start moving the pieces it was throughly engaging. I just wish it had kicked into gear sooner.

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Lorenzo G

@garofalo_lor Feb 2

The film is certainly gripping. It's packed with action and suspense. I found it technically interesting in terms of photography and editing. The narrative jumps around, from flashbacks to characters engaging in dialogue. Occasionally, random aphorisms about power and life, more or less profound, pop up. It's definitely not my kind of film. I'm not a fan of those where the gun is turned. But overall, it's a cute story and quite enjoyable, especially if you're an action fan. The performances are on point. My only criticism is that it can sometimes be difficult to follow the narrative thread: I recommend staying alert.

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Dave W.

@Willison Jan 27

I first saw this movie on a flight decades ago. I continue to go back to it over and over again.

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Mickey B.

@Mickerdoo Jan 20

One of my favorite reveals of all time. Leads you all around. Love the different characters.

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Tyler P.

@TylerPhoenixMD Jan 12

Classic crime movie. Not to be slept on! The story, acting, pacing is on point. Really fun watch, would recommend to anyone into action, crime or thriller! Some amazing shots of NYC too!

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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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