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Summary: Skewed vision of cultural emptiness..........
Review: Judging from the majority of reviews posted on this site, 'Fight Club' is a wickedly subversive piece of art that deserves to be canonized. According to their ridiculously linear perspective, it represents a cinematic blueprint that both established and emerging directors should aspire to. Ahh, the sheer depth and plethora of Fincher's thematic exploration, the philosophical implications of the script, the erudite dialogue that provides the viewer with relevant insights into the nature of the operation of modern day society and the psychological effects it has on the average individual. However, if I'm rendered completely unable to dish out sarcasm at an exponential rate by some mysterious twist of fate, the true nature of this film will be revealed when said tendency ceases to exist. 'F.C' is essentially a diluted collection of academic notions that have been around for quite an extensive period of time. Marx who? ...Okay, many films have been dealing with significant themes such as modern day alienation, emotional 'vapidness' as a consequence of unregulated capitalism, the on going search for identity and purpose in life etc but 'Fight Club' only SUPERFICIALLY deals with these profoundly significant issues. Instead of focussing on a couple and proceeding to 'flesh to them out', Fincher and co unwisely decided to baffle the average viewer by throwing heaps of ideas at them in the hope the subject/s will leave the cinema pondering a few. The result is an interesting, moderately audacious film that is challenging to a certain extent, by virtue of its deceptively complex, not to mention slightly incoherent, finale. Now while many of you ... will no doubt feel compelled to reach the conclusion that I 'missed the point' or 'didn't get it', to you I present the following challenge: ... [can] you explain to me how EVERY scene between Tyler and Norton supports the film's ending or is simply a characterization device...? Unless you possess a method of elucidation that will forever remain elusive to the large proportion of us simple folk, your arguments will be easy to undermine. The movie is designed to perplex the viewer and many of the scenes leading up to the big twist aren't necessary and therefore add reinforcement to my opinion that the film's vision is skewed. You could argue 'but they are entertaining'. Sure but if this is the case, please don't try and pass this film off as being an example of 'profoundly intelligent film making'. For the purpose of 'clarifying' my intentions of this review, this is directed at those who either take this movie relatively seriously or alternatively, believe it's a cutting edge social satire. Recommendations: Social satire with depth(BRAZIL), pertinent analysis of the modern human condition and the search for a happier mode of existence (THE IDIOTS). Post scriptum: 'F.C' is a great film IMO. However, most of the other reviewers have already pointed out its merits so it would be redundant of me to add more of the same.
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Summary: FIGHT CLUB
Review: Fight Club, some call a masterpiece some an exploitation movie that's only purpose is to show men beating the crap out of each other. Either one could be true but this is a movie that depend on the viewers likes and dislikes. Anyone who is happy in their life and does not think that anything is wrong with the world should not take this film too seriously. On the other hand, people who hate their job, and the society that they live in could find this the most truthfull film they hae ever seen. My opinion is that it is a masterpiece from director David Fincher, who's last two films also packed quite a whallop (Seven & The Game). Fincher seems to know exactly what he wants in his movies and knows how to put what he wants on the screen. Pitt and Norton are alson excellent, especially Norton who has shown great diversity in his previous roles, (American History X, Primal Fear & Keeping The Faith). If anyone can play a manic depressant it is Norton. He even outdoes Nicholas Cage's performance in "Bringing Out The Dead". This film is one of my favorite films of the year, the opening credits alone are a standout. And when the film is over you just feel like standing up and yelling :I WANT MORE! But it is also a film that you have have to make your own mind up about. If you haven't seen it SEE IT, if you have seen it SEE IT AGAIN. Oh and just for those movie buffs out there, try pausing in a few places at the start and try to catch Pitt in the scene in a one frame cameos. (The testicular cancer meeting is one place you will see him.)
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Summary: an absolute lovefest between viewer and dvd!
Review: there are plenty of great movies worthy of owning for multiple viewing purposes. before the release of this dvd, i thought the honor for best dvd should go to 12 monkeys (featuring a great documentary on the making of the movie). however, this blows away all twelve of them. once you open the packaging and see the care that went into the cover art, you'll know you made the right choice. all the extras that you'll find will prove that this packs just as much punch on the inside. whether you like the movie or not, i think everyone would agree that the extras on this disk are nothing short of amazing; nothing was overlooked by these guys. please, buy this dvd. do any states acknowledge marriages between men and their dvds? because if so, i'm gonna do some serious love-making to this truly revolutionary disk.
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Summary: A Modern Misunderstood Masterpiece
Review: I read the novel by Chuck Palahniuk while the movie was stillin theaters. It was a wonderfully complex vision of the inside of aman's mind. After finishing it, I felt that the movies could never capture the feelings that the book created. I was very wrong. This is one of the few movies that is on par or better that the book version. Others in this catagory include: The Godfather, Shawshank Redemption, and the Green Mile. One of my favorite things about this DVD is the booklet that comes with it which contains reviews of the movie. Some of them are so terrible by people to frightened by the surface to dive in an really explore the meaning of this movie. "You are not your name. You are not how much money you have in your bank account. You are not your khakis. We are the all singing all dancing... of the world." A message from Tyler. One of my personal favorite touches in this movie is Tylers brief appearences in the movie in the ealy scenes. Tyler has many jobs in this movie, and among them a film projector runner. Fight Club shows his guerilla influence thoughout. Such as his image appearing for a few frames in the scene and vanishing. Normally I hate Brad Pitt, but his performance as Tyler is perfect. Ed Norton really shows off his acting skills as well, in an tragically ingored film. Well, folks, now is your chance to endorse the dying genre of the Great Film. We may not see the like of such a great movie for years to come. Remember, you need to die before you can be reborn. END
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Summary: BEST damn movie I have seen in a long time!
Review: Great plot. Suspenseful, enigmatic, great ending... SEE IT! I am Nik's enjoyment of this movie.
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Summary: A most controversial masterpiece
Review: Ok, before I get too far into this review, let me mention that this is one of those movies that you are either going to love or hate. Some people will love it because of its very black, sometimes cynical comedic style while others will hate it because of its "supposed" glorification of fighting and its farfetched concepts. And this is the point of the movie, to make you think rather than to make you love it. That's what makes this movie so great; there are no restrictions, no censorship, and no lies. The movies tells things in a way that is unrestricted, which makes everything more vivid and more powerful than if it had been made around the aspirations of the audience it wished to draw into the movie theater. And although people will certainly have their opinions, I believe that this illustration of the freedom of movie making puts it right up there with cult classics like Blade Runner and others. First off, the Script is a thing of beauty. Not only is it filled with very dark images all set in a comedic tone, but it also illustrates perfectly the message that the movie is trying to portray. It also has that uniqueness to it that separates Fight Club from all other previous movies. It isn't just a rehashing of old ideas but a unification of many radical ones in order to form an original plot and idea, which translates into a genre-breaking film. Fight Club itself is part action, part black comedy, part mystery, part thriller, and part insanity. In this way it makes it difficult to compare to any previous movie because it is so different from anything that I have seen or that has been produced in the past. The acting is also top notch. Brad Pitt is, out of all the characters, the one who holds the screen the best. His role as Tyler Durdin, the strange yet sharp alter-ego friend Jack (Norton), is one of strength, craziness, class, style, and intelligence, is hard to miss and is a classic Pitt performance, similar in style to that of his crazy portrayal of the inmate in 12 monkeys. Although Norton does a good job as Jack, the narrator, in the film, he doesn't have the same kind of flare or presence that Pitt carries throughout the film. And, at times, he sound like the little kid who's always being pressured into doing the 'bad things' during recess hour. Then there is Helena Bonham Carter, who shines as the crazed and slightly neurotic love interest of Pitt and Norton. Although her presence in the movie isn't huge, her placement in certain scenes is vital to the forward motion of the plot and the entire movie in general. Also, one reason to get the DVD rather than the VHS is that you get tons of extra, for lack of a better word, stuff on the second CD like behind the scenes footage, deleted scenes, audio commentaries, storyboards, and more. If you love to see the insides of a movie and find out more about why the director or the producer or actors did certain things then you'll love all these extras. All in all, regardless of which one you buy, you will end up seeing a movie unlike any you have ever seen...I guarantee it. Director David Fincher's look at the underground world is both slick and startling and anyone who calls him or herself a movie buff has to give this movie a chance. Even if you're reluctant to let it grow on you, I promise that once you take the step to pop the movie in your VCR or DVD player you won't be disappointed...I know I wasn't. RevuMan: Ground control to Major Tom...sorry, could think of any relative words of wisdom...oh well...Peace!
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Summary: "The 1st rule of Fight Club is: you do not talk about F.C."
Review: Tyler's words coming out of my mouth. Do not review this movie or you will be breaking the first two rules of Fight Club. This is all I have to say.
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Summary: Amazing and Original
Review: I debated whether I wanted to buy or rent this movie, but I am very glad I bought it, because I will show it to everyone know. I'm glad this bold movie was made, and Edward Norton and Bratt Pitt are excellent. This is not a movie you can just see once.
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Summary: Simply Brilliant!
Review: This movie would have to be one of the best ever. It not only offers entertainment like never before but it also educates us to some extent. It takes us on a rollercoaster ride on how a white collar worker suffering from insomnia deals with life. There is no other movie like it. This is original and stays true to the novel. These are just a few of the reasons this is a great movie. The movie isn't just men fighting with each other, like trailers and the name itself may lead some people to think. There is only about 10% of the movie where there are two people beating on each other. It's a movie where you just can't stop watching, it keeps you thinking all the way through it and you can watch this movie over and over. The cast was excellent and they played their roles without fault. Edward Norton is the real star in this movie, you will realize this in the first 10 minutes. Some of the greatest dialogue is heard in the first 10 minutes and continues all the way through. There is a lot more to Fight Club than meets the eye. It is a must watch for anyone really. But whatever you do, watch till the end!
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Summary: Fight Club is awesome!
Review: Some people think this movie is bad. But I think that it is good. It shows what it's like to want to be somebody you're not. It is also done very well. I will watch it again and again. (this refers to the VHS edition)
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