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Summary: Simply amazing!
Review: This is the Ed Nortons best performance by far. Him and Pitt perform outstandingly together. The ending is also spectacular. No-one expected it. The only thing that hinted the ending was the flashes of Tyler throughout the beginning of the film and Jack's conversations with Marla. Although it was rudely ignored at the Oscars it gives a great representation of how society makes us think that we are going to be rich and famous,but were not so we might as well enjoy life as much as we can(Tyler's words coming out of my mouth). And just a short word about anyone who thought this film was overated. Every blockbuster is overated to recieve the publics liking(Titanic,Independence Day). A truly brilliant film with great performances all round(if I could increase the stars to 6, I would)
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Summary: Fight Club
Review: This is one of the greatest movies I have ever seen. Both Pitt and Norton are absolutely ON THE MARK!! I have seen it several times (everything it is on HBO), but bought the DVD. The DVD is great -- wonderful commentaries.
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Summary: Onederful
Review: This movie was weak I am surprised by how much everyone like's it.This is the most overated movie of 99
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Summary: Question for all Amazon.com-ers
Review: I've already reviewed this film. And most of the reviews here ARE right: it does get better with successive viewings. It probably is one of the best and more important films of 1999. It's beautifully shot and offers intriguing and thought-provoking themes. After writing this review, I plan on heading upstairs to watch it again. Even after watching it for about a third time and not seeing what the big deal is, I had to watch it again. And again. And again. So surely, there must be SOMETHING about this film. But since I've already reviewed the film and summarized above how I feel about it, I pose a question. I ask this question in a review for this particular film because with roughtly 703 reviews so far, people will most likely read this: Why do people click on "NO" for the "was this review helpful to you?" question when they've already seen the film? It can't be a coincidence that people who complain about it and point out its flaws get more nasty feedback than those who loved it talk about how great it is. Typically, it's found helpful. Why? Because people who love the film agree with them and feel this urgency to click "YES." I just don't understand it. If you've seen the movie, how could a negative review POSSIBLY help you in the first place? Some reviews present some true and interesting ideas of where the film's flaws lie, yet hard-headed followers of the movie have such a strong animocity towards a bad review, they MUST defend their interests by clicking "NO." Be reasonable, folks. If a film discussion were taking place amongst respected people and someone brought out some bad points in the film, and you jumped up to scream, "NO! YOU IDIOT!" you'd be laughed at. I really have no idea why I'm writing this. Mainly because it's 12:07 on a Wednesday night and I'm bored. It's not particuarly something that tugs at my nerves and gets me angry; I just find it rather humorous when someone won't even bother listening to someone else about their ideas. Why? Because the opposing person's thoughts might actually force the other person to confront the supposed perfection of a film like Fight Club again. The fact is, they're too afraid that the ideas said might actually be right. I'm not a hard-headed person, but I'm generally right about this. If I'm not, then please, click "NO" below. Thank you.
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Summary: Into the eyes of madness...
Review: When Fight Club was first advertised in the theaters and on TV, people saw the ads for a typical, brainless movie about guys who like to beat the bejesus out of each other. What many of the viewers expected, however, was completely different from the results they received. Fight Club, sadly, was a victim of false advertising. In this case, the movie advertised was much different and the actual film was much, much better than it appeared to be. Fight Club is the story of our nameless narrator (played to perfection by Edward Norton). He has been having trouble sleeping and doesn't know why. He starts going to several self-help groups every night and soon discovers his bliss. Then, one day, Marla Singer came along. She, like our humble narrator, goes to these groups with no true diseases or disorders, just a fear of life. Norton begins to lose sleep yet again. Enter Tyler Durden. Our Narrator meets Tyler on a plane trip home, where he soon discovers that Tyler is something special. Durden shows our narrator how truly exciting life can be, and the two soon develop a great friendship. They both share the views on life as a prison for their minds, and together they form a secret society where men take out the aggressions of everyday life on each other. To say anymore would ruin the magic of the movie, so I will leave the plot summary as it is. As for the DVD, Fight Club is one of the most comprehensive DVDs on the market. With four, yes four, feature length commentaries, this is a truly extraordinary package. On disc two, there is a mind-boggling list of features, the most interesting being the behind the scenes footage of Fincher and crew at work. Also of interest are the deleted scenes, and while there may not be a large selection of them, they are quite plentiful. Perhaps one of the most visually entertaining parts of the special features is the exploration of the title sequence. To me, this is one of the shining points of Fincher's DVDs. All in all, Fight Club is a must for DVD enthusiasts and fans of bleak-society films. If you are expecting a brainless action vehicle, you're in for a major surprise. For people who want a taught, thought-provoking film, this one's for you. Also recommended: Seven (Se7en), A Clockwork Orange, The Game, & 12 Monkeys
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Summary: A great underappreciated film
Review: American Beauty may have taken all the laurels in 1999, but Fight Club is a much better treatment of the same theme. Watching American Beauty, I was struck by how well it was made, but also by how familiar everything in the movie seemed as it moved toward its inevitable, obvious conclusion.Fight Club, however, is a braver, bolder film. It's the story of a man's alienation from consumer culture and the notions of masculine identity it foists upon him, just like American Beauty. Except that the punches in this movie are more physical than emotional, and Fight Club doesn't pull any. The script is sharply perceptive, with a mean wit. And nobody whines in this film.Director David Fincher imbues the film with a style that's very fresh and modern without resorting to hackneyed tricks like quick edits (although there are a few choice ones- if you see the movie, you'll know what I mean) or shaky handicams. He gives the narrator's corporate world a queasy antiseptic green glow, nicely matched against the wet, dark grime of the fight clubs. Don't let the dreary sets fool you though- Fincher manages to film them beautifully.Ed Norton is great as the narrator, but hey, he's great in everything. Fincher, however, has managed to pull some great acting from actors playing against type. Brad Pitt's surprisingly excellent as the anarchist/philosopher/bum Tyler Durden, but I think he's ultimately upstaged by Jared Leto as the blond pretty-boy whom Ed Norton beats to a pulp. Great, ballsy performance by Helena Bonham Carter as an unlikely ingenue. And Meat Loaf- I hate to say it, but he was really really really good.Like any good "twist" movie, Fight Club has a climatic revelation that both blindsides you and makes complete narrative sense. It begs to be watched a second time, and there's plenty of clever detail and juicy lines you probably missed the first time. The DVD's got some pretty good extras- among them, a bunch of commentary tracks, and deleted scenes. Look out for Helena Bonham Carter's original pillow talk line.It's a shame this film was largely overlooked when it was released, because it's a brave, original film. There's plenty of violence in Fight Club, but it's definitely not a glorification of it, but rather a vehicle for some insightul ideas about society. On the other hand, this film's definitely got serious nihilist and anarchist themes running through it, and is sure to offend upright citizens everywhere. Well, the credit card companies, at least.
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Summary: AMAZING!!!!!
Review: I could go into a lengthy dissertation on what this movie was about and why it was so Great but face facts everyone knows this movies is AWSOME so either buy it or rent it, but make sure to get it!!!!!! You won't be disappointed.
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Summary: good movie, but the book is so much better...
Review: ok, i must admit that this is a good movie. even with the blatant product placement, big hollywood actors (well 2 at least) and a seemingly unlimited budget, this was a great film. when i first saw this movie, i was amazed with my jaw wide open, wondering how this could get so many terrible reviews! the actors are excellent, and the amazing direction by david fincher is just that... amazing! i (like most people) saw past the fighting and violence to see the movie's underlying meaning: our lives are so controlled by what we own, who owns things, our corporate ties, our wealth, and so on. BUT... after seeing this movie about 6 times i wondered, what is the book like. well after reading it i found that it is so much better than this film that i don't even like the movie much any more. the book doesn't focus on excitement, fighting, cool camera tricks, or despicable corporate advertising! it focused on the futility of our existence! why we are here, how much we really know about ourselves, and so on! the movie barely touched on these issues. the movie was a thriller that surprised us at the end. that was about all. the movie really butchered many scenes, and excluded some really important plot details. the book is also written in the most unconventional way i am aware of! well, my real point is that this is really a "guy movie" meaning that mostly guys will enjoy the violence, and the overpowering testosterone influences, but may not be interested in any deeper meaning. the book has much testosterone as well, but it is more important to the plot. i recommend reading the book after seeing the movie to see what i mean. i could be completely wrong, but this is just my opinion. 2 3/4 stars
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Summary: Moody, Desperate, Funny
Review: The key to watching this movie is to realize that it not only suggests an aggressive and destructive nihilism but also, in many ways, refutes it by the end of the movie. The plot is stretched and distorted so many ways that you'll still be picking out new things the third and fourth time that you watch it. Also a technically brilliant film that crafts a surreal and vicious atmosphere. Not for the faint of heart or the overly judgemental this is a movie that drowns you in its own version of reality. One of my favorite movies of all time.
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Summary: Yes, it's that good...
Review: Fight Club is a superbly crafted hyperbolic attack on american consumer culture, and will eventually be looked upon as one of the best films of the nineties. Witty dialogue, an unpredictable plot, and incredible sound and visual editing make this a DVD worth owning- and watching over and over again. It takes a good home entertainment system to do this film justice, which is in a way the ultimate irony...
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