When “The Usual Suspects” first came out in theaters in 1995, it wasn’t a blockbuster hit. But those who got to see it left theaters wide-eyed and smiling, having seen one of the greatest Hollywood mystery movies of their generation.
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Directed by Bryan Singer (who would later go on to direct most of the “X-Men” franchise), “The Usual Suspects” is a brilliant and stylish mix of mystery and action. The plot centers on five individuals accused of burning down a ship and killing all the mercenaries on it. These five men are all hounded by an FBI agent looking for the truth.
And there is one question everyone will be asking the entire time -- Who is Keyser Sose? Probably one of the most popular questions in film history, Keyser Sose here is referred to as “the Devil himself.” The harrowing tale of five hardened and formidable men reaches its climax in ways nobody could ever predict.
The ending will hit you like no other Hollywood movie ever has, which is a testament to how great the buildup was.
Truly, “The Usual Suspects” is Singer’s best film by far. Kevin Spacey, who has very recently, fallen from grace, won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role as the Verbal Kint, the person with disability among the five tough guys.
Plus, a huge chunk of the movie takes place in New York City, my favorite place in the world.
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I'm Joe Cianciotto, an architect from San Francisco. I’m also a film buff and love talking about movies in general. For more articles on the stuff I love, follow me on Facebook.
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