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The Usual Suspects (1995) 8.7
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8.7/10 from 592,840 users
Metascore: 77/100
Reviews: 1,136 user | 149 critic | 22 from Metacritic.com A sole survivor tells of the twisty events leading up to a horrific gun battle on a boat, which begin when five criminals meet at a seemingly random police lineup. Director:Bryan SingerWriter:Christopher McQuarrie |
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Cast
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| Stephen Baldwin | ... | ||
| Gabriel Byrne | ... | ||
| Benicio Del Toro | ... | ||
| Kevin Pollak | ... | ||
| Kevin Spacey | ... | ||
| Chazz Palminteri | ... | ||
| Pete Postlethwaite | ... | ||
| Suzy Amis | ... | ||
| Giancarlo Esposito | ... | ||
| Dan Hedaya | ... | ||
| Paul Bartel | ... | ||
| Carl Bressler | ... | ||
| Phillipe Simon | ... | ||
| Jack Shearer | ... | ||
| Christine Estabrook | ... | ||
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Following a truck hijack in New York, five conmen are arrested and brought together for questioning. As none of them is guilty, they plan a revenge operation against the police. The operation goes well, but then the influence of a legendary mastermind criminal called Keyser Söze is felt. It becomes clear that each one of them has wronged Söze at some point and must pay back now. The payback job leaves 27 men dead in a boat explosion, but the real question arises now: Who actually is Keyser Söze? Written by Soumitra
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Release Date:
15 September 1995 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Suspects de convenance See more »Box Office
Budget:
$6,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
£2,503,343 (UK) (15 September 1995)Company Credits
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Keyser Soze: How you doing Keaton?
Keaton: I can't feel my legs... Keyser.
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(uncredited)
[Tradition American nursery rhyme first published in 1916]
Parody version performed by Stephen Baldwin
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Trivia
The stolen emeralds were real gemstones, loaned to the production. See more »Goofs
In the scene when the men go to ambush Mr. Kobayashi at his law offices, just after he enters the front door of the lobby with his bodyguards, crew members and lighting stands are visible in the reflection of the polished marble as the camera dollies past the column. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Keyser Soze: How you doing Keaton?
Keaton: I can't feel my legs... Keyser.
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Crazy Credits
The editor, John Ottman, edited the movie on film. He felt that all the editing done electronically at the time was horrible because all the good editors were still working on film (which is much more difficult). Because of this he thought about putting "Edited on a piece of s*** Steenbeck" at the end of the credits, but instead settled for the more subtle line "Edited on film." Tim Robbins was directing 'Dead Man Walking' at the time and heard about John's idea, which sparked that film's credit ending of "This film was edited on old machines." See more »Soundtracks
Old MacDonald Had a Farm(uncredited)
[Tradition American nursery rhyme first published in 1916]
Parody version performed by Stephen Baldwin
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If plagiarism were a crime in film techniques, director Bryan Singer would be imprisoned for life. Screenwriter Christopher McQuarrie would be serving a similar sentence. However, since it is not, Singer and MacQuarrie (who have joined forces again after the not-so-successful PUBLIC ACCESS) took advantage and duplicated nothing but the best. From CASABLANCA to PULP FICTION, and even a version of a line (intentionally or otherwise) from BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID.
Many people oppose watching a film with a twist a second time. I disagree. By watching it again you can observe how the director and the screenwriter have hidden and revealed clues, how they have tried to steer the audience away from the ending. First time is for entertainment. Second time is for art. This film is certainly worthwhile to see again. To date, I have watched it five times. (Two of those five times I thought, 'well, I'll just watch about half-an-hour,' but ended up watching the entire film because it is so entertaining.) I'm not exactly a noir fan, so it is assured that this particular crime film appeals to a wider audience.
THE USUAL SUSPECTS has a skilled director, an engrossing screenplay, and ten praiseworthy performances. The film runs a fast 105 minutes. Don't miss a minute of it.