Superb crime movie

Rating: 9/10 (24 May 2001)

The Usual Suspects is simply a great movie. From it's unique and wonderful directing style to it's great cast of charcaters and actors, The Usual Suspects is just one good scene after another that compiles together to form a modern masterpiece in crime drama.
All of the actors were just spectacular in this picture. Stephen Baldwin is just great. He's funny and plays a great criminal. Kevin Pollack, ome of the most underrated and talented actors of our time, is hilarious. He plays the regular wise-cracking jerk criminal full of good jokes and fresh sarcasm. Kevin Spacey is phenomenal. He acts perfectly for the role he is supposed to. Benicio Del Toro is great too. He's funny and exciting in all of his roles, of course. And of course there's Chazz Palmenteri. He's great as the hard-ass detective trying desperately to solve the mystery the film centers around.
The non-linear order of scenes in this movie really works out well, and is never really confusing. Non-linear timelines of scenes always add a little spice to the film. This one works out perfectly.
And of course the plot is just awesome. It's a great story for a crime/drama. Twists and turns at every corner. Surprises, fun elements added, etc. The action in the movie is great too. The gun fighting scenes are good too.
Last but definitely not least is the great ending. Bryan Singer just pulls the carpet out from under you. It's surprising and simply awesome. And the ending scenes are truly classic. Truly. This is just a great film that deserves to be seen by everybody.