The Usual Suspects Analysis

 The Usual Suspects is neo-noir crime film directed by Bryan Singer and written by Christopher McQuarrie. Released August, 16, 1995, the film centers around the interrogation of Verbal Kint, a criminal, who is recounting his involvement in a heist with his colleagues that is orchestrated by the mysterious Keyser Söze. As the film unravels, the movie reveal's more and more information about the heist and how an explosion on a boat that left many dead came to be. In a twist of events, the story unravels one of the biggest plot twists in cinematic history. 

"The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist," This quote is the key centering of the film. As you watch the film and get to the end this quote that resonates with audiences will tell you the genius behind Verbal Kint and the story. The film does a very good job on visual effects and the action scenes really captivate the audience. This film is not a usual crime film thats filled with action. The plot, alongside the action scenes, mix very well together to create a film that captivates the audience that eventually hits them with a curve ball. 

I am a very big fan of movies from the late 20th Century and this film is a great example of why that era of film was fantastic. The acting performances from Kevin Spacey, Chazz Paliminterri, and Gabriel Byrne is a reason why this film won Best Support Actor and Best Original Screenplay at the Oscars. The movie is, overall, very intense and at certain times keeps you at the edge of your seat. I thoroughly enjoyed this movie and would say it competes with the all time greats.