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Rating: 9/10 (24 January 2020)

The Usual Suspects is a sharply written, well acted thriller. Each character is given just enough info to keep them interesting without distracting from the plot or slowing down the pace. The non linear narrative keeps the audience on their toes causing them to rethink how things will play out with each tiny reveal. This film is simultaneously simple yet complex which is a difficult feat to pull off but this film does it beautifully.
A personal note: This was my first time watching this film, but I unfortunately knew the twist ending going in. That being said, knowing the ending made this feel more like a second viewing because I was looking for hints and nods towards said ending and the film was just as gripping had I not known the ending. This is a film I look forward to giving repeat viewings to in an effort to find more subtle trinkets of information.