More than a crime thriller...it grows on you.

Rating: Null/10 (8 October 1999)

Upon the first viewing of TUS, I considered this would just be a potboiler rip-off a bunch of modern day TV cop shows. It had that cliche ('stupid police officers, foul mouthed crimminals, etc.) at first. But halfway through, it turned out to be the most taunting suspense movie in many a moon.
Kevin Spacey redefines his acting career in this. If he never played the role as Verbal, his acting life would of lasted for about 5 years before skyrocketing down to skid row. But a well deserved Oscar for his performance.
You really have to pay attention to this. Ignore the hype. Ignore any cult following it may have formed. If you want a fantastic mystery (well, it's not too much of a mystery because you-know-who's name gets top billing) then rent this. Watch it. But don't see it with people who talk too much. You'll miss everything. A DVD viewing should bring you back to the days when cinematic film noir was still maturing...