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Director: Bryan Singer Year: 1995 Language: English Country: America

The Usual Supects is another classic which should need little introduction, it's one of these movies where the plot twist has become part of popular culture and almost everyone knows it. 5 criminals are called in by the police for a line up when a truck full of missing gun parts goes missing in New York. The 5 all protest their innocence, but while they are being held on suspicion of the robbery, they hatch a plan to pull a job for real.

The film flicks between the 5 men and their plan and the aftermath where Verbal (Kevin Spacey) is telling the police what happened when a mysterious and violent gangster by the name of Keyser Soze became involved in the 5 men's plot.

The Usual Suspects is full of memorable scenes and performances and is still highly enjoyable, even if you know the big secret. The cast is top notch with many big name actors either leading or in smaller supporting roles and the direction is excellent.

Overall, a cinema classic which is highly watchable.

Dave W - 8th April, 2010 - 18:40