Assignment 17- Gus Carlson

  I recently got the opportunity to watch Bryan Singer's The Usual Suspects.  Overall, this movie was great and I would highly recommend it. The casting is surprisingly effective, as the actors seem to match their characters. Kevin Spacey and Gabriel Byrne especially stand out.  Occasionally, during the middle of the film, the story felt a little confusing, convoluted, and slow, but it slowly draws you in. The complications compel you to pay attention, and by the end all can be forgiven.  The film works excellently as a composite piece that builds up to one of the greatest film endings ever. I had to re-watch the movie the next day to catch all the things I missed the first time, and it possibly got even better the second time around. The major problems are the complicated and sometimes unnecessary plot points, but their negative effect is diminished next to the conclusion.