An incredibly engaging film that answers the question: "Who is Keyser Sose?"

Rating: 9/10 (6 April 1999)

This film has the personal distinction of being the very first DVD I ever owned. The very reason I got a DVD player was for movies like this one. And in this case, it was no disappointment. This is precisely the type of film that you may want to see more than once. Not to mention the interesting audio commentary from the director and writer, certainly two of the easiest guys to listen to, as they point out the errors and short comings in the film which you probably didn't notice because you were enjoying the film so much.
The performance by Kevin Spacey is truly Oscar worthy, and it was pleasing to see him receive it. All of the other cast members delivered excellent performances as well.
The moment when the audience discovers who Keyser Sose really is at the end, is arguably the best part of the film. It's the sort of resolution that you always hope for and often do not receive, but in the case of "The Usual Suspects", the ending is a big pay-off. Part of what makes that possible is a captivating story line and excellent acting. I never hesitate to recommend this film to anyone, and I've never had to apologize so far.