This may be the definition of magnificent twists and build-up. Granted, a website had already spoiled the infamous twist to me (which I was very upset about), yet I highly enjoyed the film nonetheless. Now, of course I won't spoil the amazing twist, for I want you to enjoy it. There is a lot of language, some graphic shootings (including an ending shootout), and a mostly off-screen rape, yet this film is fairly tame for an R-rated film. Please watch this movie; you won't regret it.
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The Usual Suspects
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Not age appropriate for kids under 16, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 17. -
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Common Sense says
Profane, violent crime thriller has novel twists.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 17–18
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About The Usual Suspects
Parents need to know that there is an abundance of obscene language, the F-word most prominent. Violence gets pretty severe too. In a flashback (which may not reflect actual events) children and a mother are murdered by their own husband/father. There is an overwhelming sense of film noir-style corruption, and even the police don't look terribly clean.
Read our full review by Charles Cassady Jr.
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about why this film has become so popular. Did you see the trick ending coming? Do you want to watch it a second time, knowing how it comes out? You could use this movie to turn kids onto tricky crime thrillers of yesteryear, going all the way back to The Maltese Falcon, Kiss Me Deadly, The Lady from Shanghai, and The Big Sleep (which didn't have to swear to hold viewers spellbound). What does the film say about the criminal mindset and power? "Keyser Soze," is the all-powerful crime lord who may not really exist and who is feared like an underworld boogeyman. Can you think of real-life parallels in the realms of the Mafia and international terrorism?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 16 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
Impressive, Well-Cast Thriller Has an Infamous Character and an Excellent Twist
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
Perfect for Mature Audiences Only
Awesome Movie with an amazing twist at the end. Language is extremely used frequently and some violence invovled including a very brief scene of rape.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
Great movie, actually not that bad 4 kids
great movie but there isnt actually all that much swearing and the only truly bad violent moment is fuzzy, stylized and very, very blurry
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
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