If you want a thriller try The Usual Suspects

Rating: 1/10 (28 October 2001)

Frankly, I was astounded when I saw that this film was ranked number 9 in the top 250 films ever made. Actually no, i was disgusted. This film, however clever and witty it is, does not live up to this ranking. I am a huge fan of the film The Usual Suspects, and was disappointed to find that this film also ranked first place under the category of thriller. Right above The Usual Suspects. Memento is a very clever film, yet it does not create the pull that a thriller needs because it takes so long to tell what is happening. In other words, the movie goes by kind of slowly. Another mute point that caught my attention was the ending. Although it left the viewer with something to think about, it didn't give you the " oh-my gosh-that's-fricken-cool" feel that a thriller is supposed to leave you with. To see a truly classic example of a real thriller, you need to see The Usual Suspects. I do, however, recommend this film. It uses a unique backwards storyline that makes it very interesting to watch. Guy Pearce does an excellent job playing a character who cannot produce new memories, and Joe P. delivers his always entertaining performance. Although it doesn't deserve the great praise up to the point of #9, I do believe that this film is worth any thriller-buffs time.