Cheezy Poof

Rating: 4/10 (9 November 2005)

the usual suspects is all flash and zero substance. in fact, it could be said that there is negative substance given the outcome. the dialogue is at times completely nonsensical. example- "he would rather see his children die than live another day..." well, he sees his children dead AND lives another day. also, with the exception of DelToro and Palmenterri, the acting is over the top and stilted for no apparent reason. generally speaking, Kevin Spacey gets far too much credit for what he does and this time is no exception.
That said, the visuals are pretty cool and the first time around we are nicely strung along by the flick's pacing. But, in the end there is nothing to grasp except the hot air blown by Spacey. Once you realize this fact, multiple viewings become impossible.