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Summary: Great movie, poor DVD
Review: The Usual Suspects has been one of my favorite movies. The performances are excellent, the plot fiendishly clever, and the direction sharp. When this film was re-released on DVD in December, it was at the top of my Christmas list. Unfortunately, I was disappointed by the very bad "pixelization" that can be seen. This happens mainly in dimly-lit scenes; because this is most of the movie, it happens often. I am surprised that a movie so beloved by film buffs could be given such poor treatment.
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Review: Any movie that builds itself entirely around a single clever plot twist can only be so good in my eyes, but the Usual Suspects is one of the best of that kind of movie, primarily due to an engaging cast (who are admittedly a bit awkward together on the start-up), some suspenseful direction, and an unusual and provocative atmosphere. The type of film that will put some viewers to sleep while the person in the next chair will feel certain it is the most brilliant movie they've ever seen. For me personally, the Usual Suspects isn't worthy of either extreme end of the spectrum, negative or positive, but on the whole it is engaging and worth watching.
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Summary: Great neo-noir!
Review: Definitely one of those films that is better on re-viewing (I fell asleep the first time I watched it!), the film both pays homage to and debunks many classic noir themes/motifs, from the threatening and oppressive city-scapes to the over-riding sense of doom, and the by now famous "double-cross" at the end. People either love or hate this movie, and I suspect the latter are types who insist that reality is reality and, in Matrix lingo (another great neo noir!) there IS a spoon!
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Summary: The best movie of all time!
Review: It is hard to know where to start when singing the praises of this outstanding film. The great things about this film start with the cast's outstanding work onscreen right down to the settings they worked in. Christopher MacQuarry shows his true talent for writing and Bryan Singer, his wonderful way of making a story come to life and give you chills from the minute the movie starts. I was one of the few that couldn';t figure out who Keyser Soze was until it was revealed at the end. The twists and turns in the story are truely extraordinary. Watch this movie once, and you'll be wanting to see it again and again. A truely brilliant film!
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Summary: Great, great movie, shame about the disc
Review: I'm not going to both reviewing the movie. I'm sure you've all seen it, and we all know it's wonderful; one of very few perfect films. The 4 star rating is only because of the quality of the disc.Why do we get such a poor quality transition to DVD. There are too many moments, especially the dark scenes, where it looks like you're watching a trailer downloaded from the internet, the digitisis it shows. And why isn't the widescreen version enhanced for widescreen TV's. Instead of, like on the better discs, where you can stretch the image you have too zoom in, therefore decreasing the picture quality more. And, OK, the commentary is very interesting, but they keep going on about these great outtakes they had, but they're not on the disc. I'm happy I bought this film on DVD, just because it is such a great film. But, like the Seven DVD, it is one that I will probably have to buy again when a new, more feature packed, edition comes along. So, if you can wait I would suggest you do, because there is surely going to be another edition on its way some time soon.
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Summary: I figured it out in 10 minutes&then changed my mind 10 times
Review: killer flick (pun not intended) spacey is amazing, byrne as well... if you did not like it then you either never will or, more likely, you just did not get it - i recommend that you try again
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Summary: Cool Movie
Review: I always knew from the beginning that Kaiser Soze was Kevin Spacey, but i still think the death of Gabriel Byrne didn't help the script .
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Summary: Terrible DVD Menu
Review: Warning to DVD viewers who have not seen this movie: Do not play the menu screen before watching the movie. The menu shows movie clips in the background, some of which are from near the end of the movie. I don't know who the morons were who created this DVD, but someone should tell them that that the movie is esentially a MYSTERY, and they should probably refrain from showing people the ending before they watch it. This is a great movie, it is a shame that the DVD producers put such little thought into making this DVD.
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Summary: My favorite movie of the 1990s.
Review: THE USUAL SUSPECTS is my favorite movie of the 1990s. I remember seeing it in the theater opening weekend. The first time that I saw its surprise ending, I felt as if I had been kicked very hard in my stomach. It was amazing, and I ended up seeing the movie in the theater seven times. When the movie came out on VHS in 1996, I bought it immediately. When I bought a DVD player in the beginning of 1999, it was the first DVD that I bought. I have seen the movie a total of about 40 times. Christopher McQuarrie's Oscar winning script is brilliant. Every line counts. There are so many details packed into the movie that it requires multiple viewings, perhaps even as many as a dozen, to be fully appreciated. And even after that it still gets better with each viewing. Bryan Singer's directing is based on a love of movie making and a very strong, deep respect for the intelligence of the audience. All of the acting perforances, from the major players like Oscar winner Kevin Spacey, down to minor roles such as Suzy Amis's, are all done to perfection. Newton Thomas Segal's camera direction helps to give a classy, 1940s feel to the movie which makes it all that much more interesting. John Ottman's musical score and editing are the final seal in making this movie absolutely perfect. A definite must see.
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Summary: Great twist at the end.
Review: I like to see certain things in movies, and "The Usual Suspects" has them in abundance- great acting, a great plot and an extra something special that sets this film apart from the others. Easily, this movie could have become a lame copy of "Reservoir Dogs", but instead we are treated to some stunning performances on the part of Gabriel Byrne, Kevin Pollock, Stephen Baldwin, Chazz Palminteri, and- especially -Kevin Spacey. Better still, the screenwriters were kind enough to give us a clever plot which whipsaws us between different versions of what might have happened, always making the viewer question what actually happened. The ending is never spelled out, and the screenwriters have enough confidence in their audience to challange us to figure out what-is-what.
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