"The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist."
Like Memento, The Usual Suspects builds to a shocking revelation about identity and memory through unreliable narration and masterful psychological manipulation.
"The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist"
Five criminals meet in a police lineup and plan the perfect heist. But their target leads them into the web of Keyser Söze, a legendary crime lord who may not exist. Nothing is as it seems in this masterpiece of deception where the greatest trick is convincing you it's real.
Director: Bryan Singer
Starring: Kevin Spacey, Gabriel Byrne, Chazz Palminteri, Stephen Baldwin, Benicio Del Toro
Budget: $6 million
Box Office: $23.3 million
Age Rating:R
Sophisticated memory manipulation with advanced identity-questioning elements and temporal complexity.
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Common questions about The Usual Suspects and how it compares to other memory-loss films like Memento.
The Usual Suspects explores memory loss and identity confusion similar to Memento through psychological thriller elements. Both films feature protagonists who struggle with fragmented memories and unreliable perceptions of reality.
The Usual Suspects was directed by Bryan Singer in undefined. Like Memento, it uses innovative storytelling techniques to explore themes of memory, identity, and psychological complexity through non-linear narrative structure.
The Usual Suspects streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Hulu, and other major streaming platforms for current availability in your area. The film is often available for rent or purchase on digital platforms.
Yes, The Usual Suspects contains mature content including intimate scenes, mature content. The film has 1 scenes with mature content, similar to other memory-loss psychological thrillers.
The Usual Suspects shares Memento's psychological complexity through its thriller approach to memory and identity themes. Both films require multiple viewings to fully appreciate their intricate narrative structures and psychological depth.
The Usual Suspects has an IMDb rating of 8.5/10. Like Memento (8.4/10), it's highly rated for its innovative storytelling, psychological depth, and memory-twisting narrative that challenges conventional film structure.
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