What makes a successful twist ending? First of all, it has to surprise the audience. If you somehow guess the twist before it happens, then the movie failed to do its job. Furthermore, the twist has to make sense. Movies like “Serenity” and “Remember Me” featured shocking endings that did not belong. These twists ruined, not helped, the story.
This month, “The Usual Suspects” celebrates its 30th anniversary. The final twist in the Oscar-winning thriller is still one of the best in cinematic history. Where does it rank among all-time twist endings? Let’s find out.
