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Summary: outstanding...one of my favorite movies ever!
Review: Before you read this review please take to heart that this movie is not an "action flick" nor does it contain mindless violence followed by an incoherent and awful storyline, i.e., Arnold Schawrzenegger movies... David Fincher is a exellent director showing off superb Camera work from start to finish. Acting is also pulled of extremely well by the likes of Brad Pitt and Edward Norton. While I was sceptic to see a movie with someone as "trendy" as Brad Pitt starring, his acting overshadowed my doubts. As not to spoil your viewing pleasure, I will not reveal any of the story and I encourage you to watch this movie whether on Movie, DVD, Cinema, etc...
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Summary: Palahnuik played out by Norton and Pitt: Awesome!
Review: This is a great movie based off of an equally great novel. Chuck P. always writes off the wall story lines, and this one is no exception. The movie's cast put on great preformances about the unmasculization (if thats a word) of modern men. Many people complain about the violence, but without it the point wouldn't come accross so well. I'd reccommend this movie to most, especially those who are young white, and possibly angry, young males. Then read the book. And the authors other books too.
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Summary: Entertaining & Enlightening
Review: Fight Club" an aggressive, confrontational, often brutal satire that is quite possibly a brilliant masterpiece. Taking the "Choose life," anti-consumerism rant at the beginning of "Trainspotting," and carrying it to its logical -- albeit extreme -- conclusion this is a big budget, mainstream film that takes a lot of risks by biting the hand that feeds it. The film's narrator (Edward Norton) is an insignificant cog in the drab, corporate machine, dutifully doing his job and what he's told without question. He's an insomniac slave to his IKEA possessions and only finds joy in going to as many self-help/dealing with terminal diseases sessions as he can. It provides him with an escape from his sleepless nights. That is, until Marla Singer (Helena Bonham Carter), a trashy chain-smoking poser, enters his life and upsets his routine. The narrator also meets Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt), a charismatic soap salesman whose straightforward honesty, candor and sleazy lounge-lizard outfits are a breath of fresh air. One night, after the two men have bonded over beers, Tyler asks the narrator to hit him. At first, it seems like an absurd request but after they pound on each other for a bit, a strange feeling overcomes them. They feel a kind of release and satisfaction at inflicting pain on one another. In a world where people are desensitized to everything around them, the physical contact of fighting wakes them up and makes them feel truly alive. Others soon join in and pretty soon Fight Club becomes an underground sensation. However, it becomes readily apparent that Tyler has more elaborate plans than just organizing brawls at the local bar. David Fincher has taken the dark, pessimistic worldview of "Seven" and married it with the clever plot twists and turns of "The Game" and assembled his strongest effort to date. "Fight Club" is a $50+ million studio film that remains true to its anti-consumer, anti-society, anti-everything message -- right up to the last, sneaky subliminal frame. What makes "Fight Club" a subversive delight is not only its refreshing anti-corporate message but how it delivers said message. As Fincher has explained in interviews, you don't really watch the film but rather download it. Its structure is extremely playful as it messes around with linear time to an incredible degree. The narrative bounces back and forth all over the place like a novel, or surfing on the Internet -- even making a hilarious dead stop to draw attention to itself in a funny, interesting way that completely works. Yet Norton's deadpanned narration holds everything together and allows the viewer to get a handle on what's happening. This is the way films should be made. Why must we always have to go through the A+B+C formula? "Fight Club" openly rejects this tired, clearly outdated structure in favour of a stylized frenzy of jump cuts, freeze frames, slow motion and every other film technique in the book that only reinforces its anarchistic message. A film like this would have never been greenlighted by a major studio if Brad Pitt had not been attached to the project. Once you see the film, it becomes obvious that he was the only choice for Tyler Durden. Like he did with "Kalifornia" and "Twelve Monkeys", Pitt grunges himself down and disappears completely into his role to a frighteningly convincing degree. During many of the brutal fight scenes, he is transformed into a bloody, pulpy mess that'll surely have the "Legends of the Fall" fans running for the exits. It is an incredible performance -- probably his best -- for the simple fact that he becomes the character so completely. If Pitt has the flashy, gonzo role, Edward Norton is his perfect foil as the seemingly meek yet sardonic narrator. It's a deceptively understated performance as the last third of the film reveals but Norton nails it perfectly. He is clearly our surrogate, our introduction into this strange world and his wry observations on our consumer-obsessed culture are right on the money. They are the perfect setup for Tyler's introduction and his view on the world which is clearly a call to arms of sorts, a manifesto that rejects the notion that we are what we own. And ultimately, that is what "Fight Club" tries to do. The film is a cinematic punch to the head as it challenges the status quo and offers a wakeup call to people immersed in a materialistic world where those who have the most stuff, "win." I think that Fincher's film wants us to tear all that down, reject corporate monsters like Starbucks and Blockbuster, and try to figure out what we really want out of life. It's almost as if the film is suggesting salvation through self-destruction. And it is these thought-provoking ideas that makes "Fight Club" a dangerously brilliant film that entertains as well as enlightens.
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Summary: Not bad, but...
Review: OK, blend Matrix, Guy Richi, and Osama Bin Laden and you get a masterpiece? A funny comedy, not more. Fight Club is brilliant in the beginning with all that satire, but when it gets philosophical, I felt like I have seen this before.
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Summary: A Classic of Modern Social Commentary
Review: First off, I'd like to acknowledge that prior to seeing this movie, I'd never call anything having to do with Brad Pitt a "classic" or "commentary" of any sort. After seeing Fight Club, however, I've changed my opinion about him. He and Edward Norton performed beautifully in this film, gradually and insidiously changing and shifting depending on the scene. Visually enjoyable to watch, beautifully shot with wonderful lighting and cinematography, this film transcends the celluloid it's on. At once an insightful and merciless commentary on human psychology, male identity, and anarcho-socialism, this is undoubtedly one of the most intelligent and undeniably true films ever to grace the screen. Stanley Kubrick would be proud. Many people I know decided not to see this movie because they assumed it was an action movie, a stock Hollywood crap-film about guys beating each other up for no particular reason. No wonder; the trailers for this film were awful. If you're reading this review, deciding whether or not to see this movie, I'll just say that this movie is probably the best movie of the past few years, and arguably one of the best ever. On so many levels, Fight Club is a brilliant film which will challenge and torture your mind for days after you see it. See it.
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Summary: Absolutely awesome
Review: Leave it to the "family groups" in this country, who can't take responsibility for raising their own kids, to file so many loud and thoughtless objections against this incredible movie. "Fight Club" is one of the most original and ingeniously written, directed, and acted films that has come along in a very, very long time, and its ultimate message about society is far more intelligent and responsible than the critics and censors even tried to give it credit for, but would have if they'd just *paid attention to it*! The initial story of Jack and Tyler is utterly hilarious in its shocking tastelessness; we laugh at its plot twists in the same sense that we laugh at the inspired rudeness of "South Park." The violence is not so frequent OR graphic as I'd been led to believe, because David Fincher's incredible directing makes the violent moments both very funny at times, and at others, more disturbing than a lot of blood and guts ever could. You will find yourself, by turns, both amused and horrified at the ideas and images presented in this provocative film, and you WILL remain constantly engaged. The "surprise ending" definitely warrants at LEAST a second viewing, but I don't feel that it holds the whole story together as sensibly as it should... though it does do a pretty understandable and consistent job around 95% of the time. It's hard to fully describe and analyze "Fight Club" without writing a veritable 10-page paper, but all I can say to the easily offended is, just grow up and enter this movie with an open mind... you'll be surprised at how interesting and responsible it ultimately is. The world should be glad for a director like Fincher, who can handle material like this both intelligently and fearlessly. The performances of Norton, Pitt, and Carter are absolutely first-rate, and their dialogue is utterly brilliant. There is nothing to complain about over this movie; instead, there should be celebration of its originality, reverence for the talent that created it, and respect for the dangerous ideas that it isn't afraid to confront. Whether you love it or hate it, there's no denying that "Fight Club" is one of those very few films that you simply must see, even if only to see what all the fuss is about!
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Summary: Too Cool for the Critics
Review: This movie is definitely not everyone's cup of tea, but it is arguably one of the smartest, savviest satires of its kind. The Special Edition DVD set only drives that home with its wonderful commentary tracks and bonus features.
Not afraid to laugh at themselves, the cast & filmmakers share their opinions and anecdotes about this unique, disturbing (dare I say it) art film.
Edward Norton proves himself, yet again, as one of the finest talents of his generation and Brad Pitt keeps up with him every step of the way...all while satisfying the studio's expected beefcake quota. Helena Bonham Carter, upon multiple screenings, displays incredible restraint in a seemingly over-the-top performance. Art direction, cinematography, direction...all first class.
Not a film to be taken at face value, definitely worth studying. Maybe it will be part of a course in filmmaking and/or storytelling...it should be.
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Summary: Amazing...
Review: The first rule of fight club is "you do not talk about fight club", but i'm gonna risk both this and the second rule of fight club: "you do not talk about fight club". David Fincher is a funny guy.
FC is about an insomiac (Edward Norton in fine form). he has a crap job which involves daily menial tasks. but he is clever/cynical - you decide. He takes a bunch of pills to sleep but they dont work, then he finds the answer...
He attends help groups and by crying/letting others cry he can finally sleep. then
he meets Marla (Helena Bonham Carta). She attends help groups (a 'tourist') including one for testicular cancer (dont ask). After meeting her he cant sleep.
Then he mets Tyler (Brad Pitt). Tyler Durden. Then his apartment is blown up and moves in with Tyler. Him and Tyler start Fight Club. It goes national. Marla and Tyler have rocky relationship that falls apart, but thats a sideline to the main story.
The Edward Norton character becomes suspicious of Tyler and finds out the real reason..and target... for Fight Club. cue plot twist and jump back to the first scene of the film.
This film has everything from topless totty (HBC), to fights, to explosions reminiscent of McVey. Oh, it has a killer plot as well that twist every time you think you get it right up till the final not-quite-climactic scene. and it explains that you can make dynamite from soap and sell rich people's fat back to them.
Laced with irony, wit, and sharp dialogue this is David Fincher's Pulp Fiction. something for everyone. it is a must see film.
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Summary: Nice!
Review: This film was amazing. It is one of my favorite movies I have seen. This movie is a must see! I recommend to you all to see this movie.
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Summary: sublime
Review: This film is pure genius. Edward Norton is just amazing. It's his show, despite the top billing given to Brad Pitt. Incidentally, this is the only film that I like Pitt in (ironic he's playing someone who doesn't even exist). This film is a two evening affair for me every time I watch it. The first night I watch the movie, and the second night I watch with the excellent commentary with Norton, Pitt, Bonham-Carter, and Fincher. One of my top 5 favorite films. If you like dark comedy this is for you. It'll blow your mind.
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