A brilliant movie

Rating: Null/10 (17 June 1999)

Yes, this movie is full of obscenities and violence. Yes, it does have a confusing plot (I'm still not sure I've got it all, after 5 viewings). However. The acting performances given by all of the Usual Suspects are amazing (especially Kevin Spacey, aka Verbal, "the gimp," etc.), and Bryan Singer outdoes himself in his wonderful direction, artistic and gripping at the same time. The writing gets better with every viewing--some truly classic one-liners and realistic dialogue as well. But what keeps me watching this movie is the ending. I won't spoil it, but those of you who have seen the film know what I'm talking about. One of my favorite movie endings EVER (especially the last, split-second camera shot, the last two words spoken, and the cello chord at the very end). The ending makes repeat viewings almost necessary. For me, the second viewing was better than the first, because you realize what great acting and dialogue adds to the movie. See it a couple times--you won't be sorry.