A modern classic

Rating: 9/10 (5 May 2004)

This truly is one of the best movies to come out of Hollywood in recent years. After you watch it for the first time you will be somewhat surprised about the ending. You'll watch it again and marvel at how differently you view scenes on a second viewing. I'm not going to give away the plot, but it is truly remarkable how the same scene will have a totally different interpretation on a second viewing. This is filmmaking of the highest order.
The police pull together the usual suspects after a raid in New York. Instead of solving the crime they inspire the group to get together for a little bit of revenge. Dean Keaton (Byrne) is an ex cop turned villain who cannot lead a normal life due to police harassment. He leads the group which includes the frail Verbal Kint (Spacey), Hockney (Pollak) and finally partners McManus(Baldwin) and Fenster (Del Toro). The gang are spooked by the legendary criminal Keyser Soze. The story is told in flashback as Kint is interviewed by police in LA. A film that you can watch over and over again. Great dialogue, acting and especially directing. 10/10 Obviously