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Summary: Wow, I just didn't expect this
Review: An exceptional movie. Basically it starts with the end of the movie and works its way back in flashbacks as Kevin Spacey's character Verbal Kint, relays his story to the investigators. It starts when 5 small time crooks are gathered for a line-up on an arms truck theft. They note the oddity of their being gathered for this line up, as it is rare they gather all felons for this type of thing, but go on to consider this fortuitous, as they have a future heist that could use their combined skills. Verbal Kint the least capable of the group is only except after he talks Gabriel Byrne's character Dean Keaton, a former cop and felon, to return to his life of crime. They have some successes which embolden them to go on to some more but wind up realizing their initial pairing up, is not as innocent as it seems. A "mystery" figure in crimes circles Keyser Soze, through a middleman has asked them to do "one final job" with an incredible payoff. It is very dangerous and not all of them are expected to survive. Their cooperation is insured by demonstrating what happens when one of them tries to flee. Additionally, not only they but the people important to them are in this net, to insure their cooperation. I can't provide more details without ruining the story, but it was masterful. Kevin Spacey's acting as Verbal Kint was wonderful. As he recounts the events to the police investigator, and pulls in inanities, you can see the mounting frustration the officers face in trying to figure out who the mysterious Mr. Keyser Soze is. The police investigator is intent on proving Dean Keaton was the mastermind of these high jinxs and is not entirely convinced Keyser Soze exists. This in my opinion was a facinating weave of a movie. In the end you will find out if Keyser Soze exists.
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Summary: Boy! Are reviewers dense!
Review: I've read all the reviews available, by good reviewers such as Roger Ebert, and by bad reviewers which are most of the rest, and none of them get it! Yes, The Usual Suspects is convoluted; yes, it's hard to follow; yes, it takes some getting used to. But in the end the Kevin Spacey character, Vocal, the con man, the guy who makes it up as he goes along, the guy who gets away with it -- he's the culprit and the source of all the intrigue, robberies, and murder. He and his partner, the so-called Kobayashi, are the real bad guys -- and they get away with it! If any of you remember reading Lord Jim in your high school or college days, you'll remember that two-thirds of the story is told from Jim's point of view and, consequently, we never know what's true, what's truth. And that's what this movie is all about: What is truth? Do we really want to know the truth? Or are we willing to settle for what seems to be the truth? Gabriel Byrne has made a remarkable film because he's willing to play with the audience just as he plays with both time and characters in the film. I recommend this film to anyone who has a bit of imagination, a sense of humor (preferably off the wall), and a willingness to be confused in order to be unconfused at the conclusion. Sort of like life?
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Summary: predictable
Review: Am I the only one who didn't like this movie. I saw it with my roomate, and we guessed the answer halfway thru the film
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Summary: Great Cast, Great Script..What's Usual About That?
Review: The Usual Suspects is a real treat for movie lovers who enjoy film noir and caper movies. The Oscar-winning screenplay and the excellent cast makes every scene rich with texture. I put my DVD player on "shuffle play" and let the scenes come up in any order - you'll see what I mean. One of my main measures for buying a DVD is how often I watch it, and you have to watch this a number of times just to appreciate all that goes on. It also takes a few passes to figure out what the heck Benicio del Toro's character is even saying in the semi-intelligible voice he has chosen. It's throwaway humor, but you've go to dig to find it. I loved it. It's an exciting thiller and it's so FUNNY without breaking the mood. Many of the jokes are only understood in retrospect, though, making repeat viewing mandatory. Kevin Spacey is always aces, but he earns his Oscar as he introduces us to the story of Keyser Soze - a new name that everyone will know. Second best movie of the 90's - right behind LA Confidential. Okay - that was the old review - I've since bought the special edition, and I highly recommend it. Deleted scenes and the blooper reel are so-so, but the discussions with the actors are fascinating, as is the trip to the Cannes film festival. Best bits were the discussions of the infamous lineup and the other actors' comments about Benicio's intentionally unintelligible dialogue. P.S. - I just recently caught the movie on network TV, where they overdubbed "Give me the keys, you fairy godmother." And some people will wonder what all the buzz was about.
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Summary: Spacey at his best
Review: If you are a Kevin Spacey fan and haven't seen this movie you would be in for a treat as far as seeing what a well rounded actor he is by watching it. The movie on a whole is done well and the other actors all do a fine job. The plot is unique and not easy to figure out like many movies. The ending is excellent well thought out. Even if you rent it some where you should see it if you like movies that make you think.
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Review: Who's Keyzer Soze? He's a spook story... and a Hackneyed plot device
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Summary: The greatest trick the devil ever pulled.......
Review: Five career criminals get picked-up by N.Y.C police for a lineup, and decide the've had enough of being 'Usual Suspects'and decide they ought to extract revenge at the police's expense. Everything goes extremely well untill a shadowy crime figure named Keyser Soze decides they ought to work for him. Nobody knows for sure if Keyser really exist but every move they make is monitored and controlled by the criminal mastermind. One of the greastest movies ever, with plot twist even Alfred Hitchcock would have been proud of making. And like that.......he's gone!
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Summary: Forgive me this review
Review: Something just didn't sit right with me at the end of this movie. To be honest, I would have been happier had the twist at the end not been pulled. Even though Spacey delivers a bravura performance (more than worthy of his Oscar), the script itself seems to trip over its own feet at the end. Now, don't get me wrong, I found a lot of the plot quite entertaining, but pulling the rug out from under the viewer and wiping away 2 hours of movie in doing so doesn't instantly put me to my knees praising it. Also, it tries to be a little too stylish at points, making the protagonists of the story pull off these wild heists and stunts, yet never showing set-up, and giving them the ability to do this just because they're "really good" at what they do. But because it had an original idea, it was destined for classic status. I can live with that, but only because I don't agree.
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Summary: WOW
Review: Move over, Maltese Falcon! There have been a lot of great comments about this film, and I'll try to be short with my own. One -- superb ensemble acting. This film rivals any other for the sheer gut-wrenching force of the characters and the story. Two -- it's really, really scary. But (to my mind) it's scary in the good way --- who is that off-screen menace? Kaiser Susse. Your hair begins to stand on end when you hear his name, but the terror does not depend on on-screen blood & guts. Three -- a superb story. "The Dirty Dozen" with a twist from Alfred Hitchcock. Definitely one of the best flicks EVER.
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Summary: Close to perfection.
Review: A suspenseful and brilliantly-crafted film. Kevin Spacey turns in the performance of a lifetime. The rest of the cast were wonderful as well; there was not a bad performance in the film. The language is strong and there are a few graphic, violent scenes, but the film is absolutely amazing and should not be missed. An intriguing story; you'll be talking about it for hours afterwards.
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