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I do not feel I am overstating my case when I say that The Usual Suspects is a cinematic masterpiece. It is the amazing combination of an intriguing plot, colorful characters, and superb cinematography that make this easily one of the most memorable movies in re ....

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.... The first character we see is the slumped over Dean Keaton, waiting to die. Then down comes this mysterious figure, cloaked in black, and speaking in muffled tones. Keaton addresses the man as "Keyser" and then asks what time it is. After a quick check of his gold watch and the light of his cigarette, the dark one lifts up his gun and fires. Dropping his cigarette in a line of gas, the boat explodes seconds later as the camera focuses in on a stack of barrels and ropes. What this first scene does is provide the viewer with one big question: what just happened? As the movie progresses the set-up of the scene slowly plays out in front of us ....