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Summary: Outstanding movie, outstanding DVD.
Review: FIGHT CLUB is one of those rare films that cannot be fully judged until several years from its release. I consider it the BLADE RUNNER of the 90s - BLADE RUNNER was hugely influential and changed film in many ways. FIGHT CLUB is the same. It is the ultimate guy film. I was fortunate enough to see this in the theater and I wish this had done better at the box office, because it deserved it. Ed Norton and Brad Pitt do career work here, as well as Helena Bonham-Carter. David Fincher has crafted a masterpiece of timing and precision. You literally do not know what will happen next.Is FIGHT CLUB violent? Well, duh. Of course it's violent. For these characters violence is catharsis. They are incapable of expressing themselves in other ways. Does it celebrate violence? No. It just shows how it honestly is. For men, violence IS a rush. It IS a drug. And like most drugs, it becomes addictive and unhealthy. FIGHT CLUB is about men so frightened of change that they have to stoop to violence because they simply can't think of another way. As the box set says, it is the first film of the new millennium. And how about that box set? Funny how a film that makes fun of our need for "stuff" has the best packaging of any DVD this year. But that's part of the movie too - don't need it, gotta have it. But for the DVD fetishist, this one has everything - 4 commentaries, deleted scenes, documentaries, hidden stuff, previews and trailers (my favorite are the public service anouncements - those should have been released as trailers). The picture and the sound quality are top-notch (hopefully Fox will release a DTS version in the future, but that's the only complaint). The people who produced this DVD knew what they were doing, and now FIGHT CLUB is the watermark to measure all DVDs by. Even the Criterion collection cannot compete (except maybe for BRAZIL). Love it or hate it, FIGHT CLUB is required viewing for anyone who considers themselves a film fan. And the DVD is pretty much required owning.
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Summary: Consumer-Capitalism, Primitivism, Culture Jamming and Soap..
Review: Chuck Palahniuk's novel captures the growing discontent with consumer-capitalism with this dark story. Fincher's adaption is excellent, as are the performances of Norton, and Pitt. There is so much touched on in this movie, it's hard to list. One major theme being the nihlism of modern society - and the all-too American obsession with acquiring material possesions to fill a spiritual and emotional void in one's life. Norton's character (an IKEA obssesed yuppie) finds an outlet for his angst in late night brawls with others who share his disillusionment. Things escalate from there and culminate in a plot to bring about "economic equalibrium," and a neo-tribal state harkening back to simpler times. This work is a serious social critique. Make no mistakes; its a Hollywood production all the way, but there is a lot being said here. If you like this, I'd recommend reading some more of Palahniuk's stuff, and "TAZ" by Hakim Bey.
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Summary: utterly brilliant
Review: I don't quite see why words such as 'fascist' are being thrown around with this movie, when the message it so obviosuly states is quite anti-fascist, and pro-thinking, pro-ethics, pro-independence. The world given to us in 'Fight Club', Tyler's world, is one, at least to me, of hope: When we are free of our comforts, when we are free of the sofas, and the televisions, even our money, when the only thing left to value is ourselves and the other living creatures around us, only then can we truly know emotion and feel for those 'closest' to us. I deeply connected with its anti-Capitalist message, in that money sucks away true emotion. We, in America, are so bent on making more than everybody else and dying with as many toys as we can buy that we neglect that people and life and the world we live in are the only things, really, which matter in the long run. And this movie is an effective prophet of that concept - I know tons of people who have nearly abandoned all their reliance on material possessions after seeing this film. David Fincher, Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, Jim Uhls, Chuck Palahniuk, Helena Bonham Carter, and everyone else attatched to this film are the Siddharthas and Don Juans of modern society. This movie, and the book(which is absolutely brilliant and flawless), have completely changed my life, and opened my eyes to the underlying meaning beneanth the things in my existence. As Norton paraphrases on the Director's Commentary, this film teaches us the rules to independence: Kill your god, Kill your family, and Kill your teacher. What does this mean? Watch this movie, open yourself, and let go. It's not until we've lost everything that we are free to do anything.
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Summary: One of the best movies ever
Review: This movie is by far one of the best movies you will ever see.You have to have an open mind, and if you like movies with a twist, this movie is for you.The movie starts out very slow, the first time i saw it i thought it was goin to be stupid, but after the entire movie was over i was astonished.And definetly after you watch it over again you begin to see things that make more sense.Brad Pitt and Edward Norton definetly work well together on this movie.There is also some comedy in this movie and quotes that you will be sayin over and over.Again, this is one of the best movies i have ever seen,hands down.
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Summary: disturbing....but hey, so is real life
Review: this is a disturbing movie, not for the weak-hearted, but one that will make you think about and question your place in society. it will question whether you can really escape that, create another kind of society that will actually work, which it doesn't--fascism is unstable. and it takes this premise at the individual level. the stability of the soul. it's torn apart--literally--in the society we live in, but can anything else really be better?
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Summary: Probably the best movie of the 90s
Review: There were a lot of movies in the 90s that were excellent (though relatively few compared to the piles and piles of crud churned out), but Fight Club was the best of them.
No other movie really pulled in all the right elements to deliver a fantastic end product. David Fincher as director, Ed Norton and Brad Pitt, a soundtrack by the Dust Brothers, and Meat Loaf. I stumbled on Fight Club by accident. The Sixth Sense was sold out, it was opening night for Fight Club, so I went. There were only about five people in the cinema. In fact, almost nobody saw Fight Club at the cinema. In Australia it came and went in a matter of days, and most people never heard it even existed. But word spread, and when it hit video every copy in Australia was out for weeks. There seems only two schools of thought on the movie, people who loved it absolutely, and people who loved it except for the unbelievable twist at the end.
Personally, I found the twist to be only a slight stretch, since it was just an exaggerated example of something everybody does, and the story is made more brilliant because of it.
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Summary: True Art . . . The Best Film of 1999
Review: Why is it that when people see Fight Club, some think that the film endorses violence or anarchy? When you read Romeo and Juliet, are you supposed to think that violence solves life's problems? When you look at Guernica, do you think that bombings are beneficial to human life? Fight Club is not an 'action' movie. It is a black comedy featuring social commentary and revolutionary visuals. It also features one of the greatest acting talents of our time, Edward Norton, as well as one of the most underrated actors, Brad Pitt, in a fantastic journey through the dark heart of american men. The cinematography, direction, sound and computer effects are all outstanding. They are beyond reproach. Many complain about the plot. Well, it started as a novel, and it was quite consistent and faithful to the original. Others complain that the ending was unbelievable and ruined the movie. Well, this is simply unfortunate. I personally thought the ending was fantastic, and gave the film a second layer where before there was but one. If you dislike the ending, you probably did not allow the film to draw you in and surround you in its universe. This movie requires your full attention and an open mind. If you require large explosions, naked women and extreme violence to enjoy a film, you probably won't like fight club. Ironically, the film does feature all three in varying degrees. But most importantly, the themes and opinions put forth in Fight Club are not necessarily those of the filmmakers. I'm sure David Fincher doesn't endorse murder or other depravity, but he felt it was important to include in the film to be faithful to the story. Don't persecute the film for its themes and mistake content for a message. Simply enjoy the world it creates and don't judge. The film certainly doesn't.
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Summary: Truly a contemporary classic...
Review: A masterpiece of post modern thinking with brilliant performances by Pitt, Nortan and Carter. Fight Club is one of those rare movies that broadens the entire genre of movie making. Reinforcing the idea put forth by such classics as Taxi Driver and Apocalypse Now, Fight Club represents the notion that nothing is sacred in the quest for the understanding of the human experience. Enough artsy tripe though, simply put Fight Club is an awesome movie. From the fabulously choreographed fight scenes to the eye-popping special effects, this movie will take you on a ride you won't want to get off of. Even when the movie takes turns for the bizarre, you'll find yourself staring as if hypnotized. Great acting, great direction; overall, it's a must see movie. If you like the movie, you should check out the book. It's a good read. 'Fight Club' by Chuck Palahniuk.
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Summary: I'm not supposed to talk about it .......oops
Review: I'm trying to think of something to say that will make you want to see this movie. If you want violence its there. If you want an intricate plot its there. If you want to see how consumerism has taken over our lives its there. The DVD version I got has an entire disc of bonus material which is worth seeing. However you are not being short changed if you only see the movie because it truly is excellent. We really are what we own in today's world. We like to think that we are above all that but I'd be the first to admit I'm not. The fact that as I write this my stereo is playing and I'm typing on my own pc surrounded by DVDs CDs and books all confirm that. I wanted the pc and the DVD player and its something we all want. I think we are trying to make life a little more luxurious for ourselves. This film will shock you into accepting that. This film is sick and twisted but that is exactly what I loved about it. Only a few films have really made me think. I'm not a Brad Pitt fan but his performance here is good. Ed Norton and Helena Bonham Carter don't let the side down either. Fight Club also had its moments of comedy which left me mainly laughing at ourselves and the mess we've become. Slaves to labels with no hope of being freed.
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Summary: an exclent view into the depths of the human mind
Review: When I watched this film, i coulden't stop woundering who the director was. (i was unaware of the fact that it is David Fincher) The direction was amazing and i had always liked Edward Norton, but until i saw this and twelve monkeys i hated Brad Pitt. Now i take back my hard feeling, sorry Brad. Anyway, i would recommend this to anyone who is intrested in artistic film making and the depths of the human mind.
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