Intense action thriller

Rating: 8/10 (1 August 2010)

This is a very intense movie with an interesting twist. The movie reminds me of the sixth sense or butterfly effect due to the twists at the end of the movies. You are lead to believe one thing and then completely are caught off guard to find out that it is something completely different than what you were lead to believe. The beginning of the movie begins with a massive seaside explosion resulting in the death of many people. Five "usual suspects" from a truck hijacking were taken in for questioning. Kevin Spacey, who plays Verbal Kint, clearly explains that they are being brought in "on a trumped-up charge to be leaned on by half-wits". Verbal agrees to give up much information in exchange for immunity. He is later questioned further by Special Agent Dave Kujan (Palminteri). Verbal tell him the whole story in his own words. At this point, scenes go back and forth from present time to past time. The added editing effects by the creators of the movie help the viewer to gain insight into the past and present. Essentially, this allows the viewers to put the puzzle pieces together to create their own conclusion.
After the five men are released, the five guys, Keaten, McManus, Fenster, Hockney, and Verbal plot to get revenge on the cops by revealing the corruption that was taking place with the police. The police were providing services for criminals that were willing to pay a lot. The men decide to get revenge by ripping off a shipment of diamonds from crooked cops. Keyser Soze eventually comes into the movie. He is a crime lord that no one seems to know. This is where the movie becomes more involved. Many question Soze's existence. Soze has a reputation of creating fear in some of the most dangerous criminals. Kujan's questioning to "Verbal" Kint seeks to understand who Soze really is.
Throughout the movie, there are intense scenes of action, scenes of intense conversations. Many of the shots in the movie were very unusual camera angles. Some of the shots were very pretty and unique. The cinematographer made good use of the camera angles to say the least. In addition to this, the quick flips between scenes, especially during periods of intense action, definitely added emphasis to the action that was taking place. This truly is a great movie, full of action, mystery, and possibilities. It is a movie that I would definitely recommend.