A Masterpiece of Suspense

Rating: 10/10 (1 May 2003)

I cannot express how much I loved "Identity." I have gone to see it three out of the last five nights at the theater. This movie is truly brilliant in its writing, acting and directing. I respectfully disagree with other IMDB users who think that the movie tries to do too many things at once. I believe that this perceived "multiplicity" was performed on purpose, to keep the audience off balance.
The first time you see "Identity" you may be confused, even after the credits roll. I know I was. But this, in my opinion, is the mark of a great movie. The style of this film reminds me of "Memento" and "The Game" in that it took multiple viewings for me to fully appreciate it. I also saw shades of "12 Monkeys", but I don't want to go into any spoilers...
John Cusack is fabulous as the burned-out former cop turned limo driver. Ray Liotta turns in a stunning performace as well, as indeed do all of the major actors. The editing style is intriguing, never leaving you bored for a moment, and the partially non-linear timeline captures one's attention.
To say any more may ruin the movie for those of you yet to see it. So I will simply urge you to see "Identity" if you have yet not. In my opinion, it ranks among top five movies released in this decade.