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Summary: This Movie is Why "Professional" Critics Must Go
Review: I didn't see this movie in the theaters because it had gotten very mixed reviews from the so-called professional movie reviewers. But, when it hit the local vidoe store, I thought I would give it a try. WOW, what a kick in the teeth, interesting, and fast moving journey into one man's mind. The path this movie takes is fantastic. Norton and Pitt are perfectly cast, and supported by a crew of fight club members that make for a well-acted show. Meatloaf, Ed Gil, Jared Leto, et. al. are great in support as the members/followers of the leads. Helena Bonham Carter has the only real female role in this film and is perfectly cast. But as much as the acting, this movie is made by the story. Unconventional, with a great twist at the end, the whole movie kept me on the edge of my seat. As with many great movies, it is hard to classify the genre (action, comedy, drama), as there is a sampling of all in this film. In the end, I would just classify this as a great film. Much was made of the violence of this movie when it first hit the theaters. Those critics overstated the case. There is blood and violence in the movie, but it is not excessive and it serves the plot well. If you missed this in the theater, see it now. If you saw it once, see it again. I will.
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Summary: Definitely not what I expected!
Review: My favorite movies are those that surprise the audience by delivering something totally unexpected. If you're like me, then this is the movie for you. I rented this movie 'cause it was new and there was nothing else I wanted to see. I had expected it to be just a slick, mindless excuse for Brad Pitt to take off his shirt. Instead, it was an intelligent, intense tour-de-force of one man's descent into madness to the reclaim manhood that modern society had robbed him of. In addition, there is an interesting twist toward the end that reminded me of the Sixth Sense. Definitely see this movie--and keep an open mind.
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Summary: SO GOOD, IT'S EVEN WORTH IT TO WATCH IT IN BLACK & WHITE!
Review: I work at a video store. I've seen hundreds of films. This film...was by far one of the best I've seen this year. I would go as far as to say that this film deserved more nominations than BEST SOUND, I mean give me a break! David Fincher's film had one of the wittiest scripts that I personally would have given it a nomination ath the Academy Awards. It stands out as one of five great scripts that we'll ever see transformed onto the screen from this past year. The other four: American Beauty (obviously), Election, The Insider, and Magnolia. Each of these writers are geniuses in their own right. Now, to explain my review title: I rented this from my work and about 30 minutes into the film, the picture went black & white. Most of you would say, "I'm going to go take this back and get another copy." "HELL NO! " This movie grabbed me by my shirt and beat the **** out of me with it's raw feel and it's dark, witty, inventive script and direction. I wouldn't dare shut it off. I was enthralled by it. Entertainment doesn't get much better than this. So I sat through another hour and 30 sum minutes and enjoyed the hell out of it! I guarantee, you will too.
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Summary: the best movie ever
Review: i went to the theatre and saw fight club a total of 5 times. i went out and bought the movie poster, the soundtrack, and the book. man, this movie rocks. everything about it is great from the performances(pitts best since seven,norton adding another one to his resume, and bonham carter who is so darn sexy) to the great music to the best twist ending ever(forget sixth sense). Im telling everyone who reads this, see this movie! I can't wait till june 6th to buy it on dvd. I rented it on video and watched it about 4 times now. check this out!
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Summary: FIGHT CLUB: The Struggle of the Middle Class Man
Review: Like the original novel, Fight Club is a film about the internal struggle for meaning that permeates the life of middle class generation X'ers as we attempt to find ourselves in a world of diet colas, one night stands, work cubicles, microbrew beers and other constructed experiences presented to us by the media. Fight Club is a wake up call from the false consciousness society lulls us into and reminds the male viewer of the reality of human existance. Fight Club is a buddy picture, a brutal display of male bonding and unity that ultimately snowballs into an all out rebellion against the mediocrity of meaningless middle management careers and worthless single-serve relationships. If you are a man...see Fight Club...read Fight Club...know Fight Club.
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Summary: Bruce Willis fans stay away!
Review: Before i tell you why I love this movie, let me tell you who won't. Those who love linear, mindless and stupid movies, like "Die hard", will hate this film. This is a film. This film takes you on a mans journey into himself. This is a story of self-realization and what lengths todays society makes us go through to strip away prescribed modes of behaviour. All I ask is to listen to the the statement that this film is making and not to expect a "Bloodsport" type movie. Enjoy!
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Summary: Insanity of the Insomniac
Review: WOW! This movie was probably the most intriguing film I have seen since Sixth Sense. Edward Norton and Brad Pitt give phenomonal performances. On the brink of being an art film, this story is non linear and very deep. It is for all of us who have meaningless material possessions but still cannot find peace inside. David Fincher has impressed me for the third time,( Se7en and The Game)proving his place in making movies with a twist. The DVD version will be complete with a cornucopia full of special features, including deleted scenes and lots more. For those interested X - Men is trailered on the VHS version. In concluding I must say Fight Club is one hell of an acquisition to anyones DVD collection
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Summary: Fincher does it again!
Review: Past the action filled commercials, through the title of the film, amd seeping within the extreme violence, there is a message. A message that most everyone will feel but try to avoid further action. Edward Norton does not avoid it, in fact, he actually enjoys this venture into a world of excitement, danger, and anger management techniques. Unfortunatly he is as the movie progresses, clearly insane. He creates a character he needs, someone to help him discover who he is. This movie never fails to be boring, repetitive and certainly not predictable. But hey, what can you expect from the amazing directing of David Fincher of SE7EN? Dialogue can be very clear and ingenious if listened to carefully. Watch this beauty with full attention and surely more than once.
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Summary: Edgy and Moving
Review: Fight Club grabs you and doesn't let you go... Ed Norton, Brad Pitt, and Helena Bonham Carter shine....Norton is a character we can all relate to, the grind of work, the seeming boredom and pointlessness of modern existence..Carter's performance blew me away. The film nearly descends into boring vigilanism at one point but turns around with a killer ending. The actual fighting was strangely hypnotic and not boring like I thought it would be. Fight Club is definitely my favorite flick of 1999.
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Summary: One of the Best movies of all time
Review: This truly was a great movie. I was deeply irritated that it wasn't at LEAST nominated for best picture and that Edward Norton wasn't nominated for Best Actor. Fight Club deserved to beat out American Beauty (which was also great, don't get me wrong...) in both those catagories. The cinematography and effects are also very well done and contrary to popular opinion (those who haven't seen the movie) the movie is NOT at all bloody or terribly violent though there are 3 or 4 fights that last about a minute if not less... Just when i thought it couldn't get any better than the Matrix (which was horribly ridden with plot holes in it's backstory, btw) comes Fight Club
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