Identify one stereotype or non-stereotype in The Usual Suspects - A criminal being disabled (Verbal Kint)
Describe how this non-stereotype has been made by referring closely to The Usual Suspects.
Verbal Kint (VK) doesn’t follow the conventions of a mastermind criminal. He is introduced limping in a police line up, clutching his hand in a slightly deformed manner (having suffered cerebral palsy), standing next to four stereotypical made criminals. His appearance (crippled, short, balding, scrawny, old fashioned clothes) does not fit in with the stereotypical image of a criminal (smooth talking, physically fit, well dressed.) When being interrogated by the police, he is seen to be friendly and easily manipulated - not a conventional depiction of a master-mind criminal. He often breaks down and cries, is emotional which has connotations of weakness and sensitivity.
Describe how the narrative of The Usual Suspects (TUS) has been organised.
TUS follows several narrative strands, such as non-linear which is shown by the beginning of the film being climax of the heist (the central narrative) and through the use of flashbacks, which follows neo noir conventions. The narrative has several disruptions, but instead of ending with a resolution, it ends with an enigma.
Why has it been organised in this way?
To keep the audience questioning who the main bad guy is and to sustain their engagement by including two twists. It follows a familiar structure that fans of crime thrillers will be used to. It deceives the audience and therefore reinforces the impact of the final enigma.
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