The Usual Suspects (1995)

The Usual Suspects is a 1995 crime thriller film directed by Bryan Singer and starring an ensemble cast including Kevin Spacey, Gabriel Byrne, Chazz Palminteri, and Kevin Pollak. The film follows the story of a group of small-time criminals who are brought together by a mysterious figure known as Keyser Söze to pull off a heist. However, things go awry and the group is left to figure out who among them is the notorious and elusive Söze.

The Usual Suspects received widespread critical acclaim for its clever plot, strong performances, and the now-iconic performance by Spacey as the cunning and manipulative Roger "Verbal" Kint. The film was a commercial success and won two Academy Awards, including Best Supporting Actor for Spacey. It has become a classic of the crime genre and is known for its twist ending, which has been the subject of much discussion and analysis. If you enjoy crime thrillers with clever plots and strong performances, then you will likely enjoy The Usual Suspects.

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