a must-see 10/10

Rating: 10/10 (21 February 2002)

Love it or hate it -- you'll never forget The Usual Suspects. A wonderful puzzle of a film that only improves after multiple viewings. Sure the twist at the end might not be completely concrete, but that's part of the film's charm.
Bryan Singer's direction is visually gorgeous, giving the film a surprisingly classic feel; plus the action scenes are given a realistic touch. The film is nicely acted -- Kevin Spacey shines as "Verbal Kent," but the real joy is Gabriel Byrne, who makes a wonderful leading man. Christopher McQuarrie is a brilliant screenwriter, as he would prove again with his masterful The Way of the Gun.