One of the best. I'm watching it for the tenth time right now.

Rating: Null/10 (30 October 1999)

PLEASE, PLEASE, I BEG OF ANYONE WHO HAS NOT SEEN THE USUAL SUSPECTS TO LET THIS BE THE LAST COMMENT YOU READ! I ALSO IMPLORE ANYONE ENTERING COMMENTS TO RESPECT THIS MOVIE AND NOT GIVE ANY OF ITS RICHES AWAY.
This is an outstanding film that should be viewed for the first time with no information, no preconceptions. You have only one opportunity to watch this masterpiece unfold as intended -- don't waste it. If I said what I love about the acting, writing or direction, it would reveal too much. Watch every second. Hear every word. If you must take your eyes or ears off of it, hit the pause button.
I am not a fan of this type of movie, generally speaking. I rented it and watched it four times. I rented it again, along with THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION and QUIZ SHOW, neither of which I had seen and both of which I expect to be excellent. I still haven't seen those two movies, because I watched THE USUAL SUSPECTS three more times and never watched them.

Also, the score by John Ottman is lovely, appropriate and non-intrusive. It helps move the action along without ever being overstated.
I guarantee that if you are an intelligent movie-lover, you will be furious with yourself for reading beyond this point.
And, Mr. Spacey, thank you.