A rewarding film with one huge rough spot.

Rating: Null/10 (26 July 2010)

The Usual Suspects is one of the best thrillers of the 90s. It's very rewarding, especially with the huge twist in the end. Visually, it's stunning. The cinematography, the sets, the action is all meshed together, but in a good way. Though the story and direction seem to be on spot, there is one HUGE moment at the 20-25 minute mark that the narrative switches paths. It's done horribly. It confused the heck out of me and probably did most people. I had absolutely no clue what was going on for a minute there. I'm not sure if it was the script or the director who complicated it, but it certainly didn't function. That being said, the story (other than the plot point I just mentioned) is extremely well-written. It pulls the rug out from under you in the end, after already pulling a "Trick Twist". It's wonderfully done. There are some very suspenseful moments in here as well. The ending especially. The acting is incredible. The ensemble is wonderful, but can't hold up to what Kevin Spacey does in this film. He is downright electrifying. The film's huge flaw will test some audiences, but Spacey is just sublime here; 8.5- 9.