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The Usual Suspects
the one line review:
a masterpiece
the overview
This is one of those films that everyone has to see. Simple. Won 2 Oscars. Another 23 wins & 6 nominations.
the plot:
The plot is hard to describe without giving too much away. 5 men are brought in by the police on a trumped-up charge. It has all the hallmarks of a fit up. But what leads from there is really what the police are interested in - in catching the elusive Keyser Soze.
the verdict:
There's no two ways about it - you have to watch the film. It just works and has one of the greatest endings in cinematic history.
The only only only downside to this film is that once you've seen the film, it pretty much kills the longevity. So whilst you really ought to own this film, you're not likely to watch it repeatedly as the ending is really what makes this film.
Watch it now.
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