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Summary: The fight of your life!
Review: The reason I first watched "Fight Club" at theater is only one: Brad Pitt. The reason I'm keep watching it is this: I became addicted! David Fincher has made a fantastic movie! Many people thought this "I'm not going to see it because there's too much violence". But that's NOT the point of the whole movie.I think that whoever watches this movie will be very surprised by its theme and its stars and of course by the Master of CG=David Fincher. And the DVD-package is awesome. It's a must.
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Summary: Senseless Violence
Review: I'm not one to shy away from movie violence... I loved Gladiator, Braveheart, Seven, Terminator, Silence of the Lambs, etc., but in those movies the violence was a realistic and necessary part of a compelling story. Nothing could be further from the case here. People are reading way too much into the value of the senseless violence and destructiveness in this movie. Granted, the last time I was in a fist fight was the 5th grade, so maybe I'm missing some kind of erotic thrill that these characters get from beating each others heads in, but the only way this story reflects the "destructiveness of our society", is if you live in a prison. The quality of the film is fine, but the grossly exagerated story is offensive to both the mind and the eye.
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Summary: Stunning! A statement to a "Lost Generation."
Review: I've often heard Fight Club referred to as "The first movie of the new millenium." When I first heard this, I didn't know quite what to think, but as time went on, I understood it perfectly. Fight Club sets a new standard for ambitious and dark modern filmmaking. Edward Norton plays the unnamed protagonist, a man caught in the mind-numbing grind of everday life. He has become entrenched in a rut of mindless routine, and can do nothing to free himself. He develops extreme insomnia, and can only cure it by going to all sorts of support groups under false pretenses. Previously, he found meaning in the pursuit of material goods, particularly expensive designer furniture. After his apartment is utterly destroyed, he experiences an extreme crisis of faith. It is then that he calls upon Tyler Durden (Played brilliantly by Brad Pitt), a slippery (no pun intended) soap salesman that he met by chance on an airplane flight earlier in the evening that his apartment was destroyed. Tyler is everything our protagonist is not. He makes a living by rebelling against the system, with absolutely no fear for the consequences of his actions. He makes his soap from human fat cells discarded by liposuction clinics, and then sells it back to the very same people at a very high price. Tyler's sole purpose is to be a crick in society's neck. He splices pornographic images into children's films, as well as spicing up the soup at various country clubs. Helena Bohnam-Carter plays trashy Marla Singer,who invades our protagonists world by going to the same support groups that he does, under the same conditions. After their meeting Tyler and Norton's character find that enjoy fighting for the sheer fun of it. They create a Fight Club, which grows in size every day. Eventually Fight Clubs spring up all over the country. They begin to do more than fighting, as Tyler's power grows ever stronger. The group becomes somewhat of a terrorist unit, defacing buildings and artwork rather than killing people. As this continues, Tyler gains an almost god-like reputation, as the chaos spins further and further out of control. Fight Club is truly one of the most creative (as well as shocking) motion picture experiences ever created. It paints a bleak picture of modern existence, but does it so creatively that you can't help but like what you see. Edward Norton, who is definitely one of my favorite actors, has never been one to shy away from bold and contraversial roles, and this movie is no exception. Brad Pitt plays the brash and cocky Tyler Durden to perfection, and really helps to enhance the overall feeling of the movie. This movie explores human existence, as well as the human mind, on an entirely new level. This movie is a perfect statement for the so called "lost generation" of people that comprise Generation X. This movie forces you to examine your views on life, and if nothing else is a powerful statement of cutting-edge modern filmmaking. Fight Club is rife with action, suspense, and a wonderfully sardonic sense of humor. Fight Club demands the viewer's full attention from beginning to end, and leaves them spellbound, to sit back and think about what they just saw. Fight Club is not for the weak of heart, it is for those who want a movie that will completely blow them away. This movie is also good for multiple viewings, as each one will reveal more subtle nuances that make the film that much better. The bottom line is this: Fight Club is truly a statement to a new generation of people, a movie that simply blows you away. If you are willing to explore new realms of modern filmmaking, then give Fight Club a try. You will not be disappointed. This movie sets the standard for an entirely new genre of film.
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Summary: Prolific collection of fight club media
Review: Not only is this movie breathtaking, but the packaging, as well as the extra features on this DVD make this a must for any that enjoyed the movie alone. The packaging itself reflects the creative, self aware and at times self mocking element that is certainly akin to this movie's spirit. i purchased it the day it was released, months ago, and still haven't seen everything on it, internet trailers, international trailers, 4 different commentaries, the making of Fight Club, and eventually the movie itself. I remember the first time i saw this movie, expecting Director Fincher to push the limits on violence, to use all brawn, set in darkness and gore, not using any brains or wit, and i remember leaving this movie, dazed and wondering, wishing i could buy it on DVD right then.
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Summary: The first rule of watching Fight Club is...
Review: The defining film for the dislocated, young, generation of today; or as Edward Norton put it in the films commentary: one of a "new wave of zeitgeist films". Unfortunately, the majority of opinions vocalized for "Fight Club" have completely misinterpreted David Fincher's and Chuck Palahniuk's message. This is not a pro-fascist, a pro-violent or a pro-nihilist film whatsoever. Toss whatever you heard from Rosie O'Donnell out the window. What Fincher has crafted here is a brilliant and witty contemporary masterpiece using stunning visuals and hilarious irony. However, be warned: this is no humble "The Cider House Rules" and it's far darker than "American Beauty", nonetheless Fincher always includes a dose of comic relief from the film's darkest moments. If your are used to typical, uninspired, formulaic, Hollywood films, the method in which "Fight Club"'s message is delivered may disturb you. However, by the end of "Fight Club", I guarantee you will be convinced of the directorial talent of David Fincher and the outstanding, acting, ability of Brad Pitt, Edward Norton and Helena Bonham Carter. A note for those of you purchasing the DVD. Without question, it is definitely worth it. The 2 CD set comes packed with 4 different commentaries, the "Fight Club" catalogue, deleted scenes w/commentary, hilarious Public Service Announcements and plenty of other goodies to keep you busy.
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Summary: 'Rebel Without a Cause' For the 90s
Review: 1999 was the best year for movies in a long time. We had 'The Sixth Sense', 'The Matrix', 'Being John Malkovich', and the best of them all, 'Fight Club'. 'Fight Club' is 'Rebel Without a Cause' for the 90s. It's a warning, as 'Rebel' was, about the coming dangers in our increasingly mass-produced, commercial society. It's brutal, hard, violent, and excrutiatingly enjoyable to watch. Norton and Pitt make a great team, bouncing dialogue off each other as the situation progresses from depressing to outright absurd and dangerous. The cinematography is dark and moody with odd flashes of neon creating a mood that still has gone from my mind. The sets, subtle computer animation, and brilliant editing combine to create a masterfully produced picture. Unfortunately, it appears as though a majority of the public will not get the inherent warning. Some will view it as a cool tribute to violence, and others as a vulgar celebration of male aggression. Either way, it has gotten notice. The DVD includes some rather interesting extras. I especially enjoyed the special effects documentaries. And another thing, as fitting to the great movies of 99, 'Fight Club' has an ending that is so bizarre, so random, that I found it wholely inspiring as well as unnerving. Thank you, Freud.
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Summary: Great Film, Great DVD
Review: This was one of the funniest films of last year while also having another layer beyond a bunch of guys beating eachother up. Edward Norton gives another great performance as the narrator and Brad Pitt is hilarious as Tyler Durden. The directing by David Fincher is imaginative while not being too flashy. Although misunderstood by hundreds of highschool students (who think the movie is "f----n cool!" much like A Clockwork Orange) the film actually is deeper then 80% of the films released every year. The DVD comes in a great case and has two disc. One for the movie and one for extras. The extras are terrific with deleted scenes, alternate opening credits, advertisements, etc. The transfer and sound are also top of the line. This is one of the best DVD's I own and one of my favorite films of 1999, a must have for any fan of the movie.
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Summary: Texas lady
Review: The Fight Club came on at our movie six plazza and I did not go see it because I knew nothing about it. I looked at it in a video store and rented it. I have never seen such a good action movie. A quote in there is We dont talk about Fight Club, and I want you to hit me as hard as you can. There is a sleezy lady in there named Marla that smokes all time etc. A man named Tyler started the club in a delaped building in the basement. They go to sleezy bars, weird music, weird hairdos, constant fighting and explixt language, gore, beating each other till they bleed, graphic violance. I loved the movie so that I would not wait till it went down to buy it. Last night I picked out me a bed time movie and I picked it because I have not seen several months. I set my sleep timer for three hours. I loved every minute of it. I dozed off later and when I woke up the next morning our area was have rain, thunder storm. The v.c.r. was rewound so I fast fordward the tape to where I left off before going to sleep and loved it. If you love gore and horror this movie is just for you. If you have not it and you go to your local video and they are all rented out some more movies you may like are: Summer of Sam, Boys Dont Cry, End of Days, Stigmata.
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Summary: Great Movie
Review: This is movie making at it's best. What seems like only a very violent and pointless movie is actually one of the most thought provoking pieces of cinema in a long time. The ending of this movie is beyond belief and dare i say even better than the one in the sixth sense. What's more is that this dvd is chock full of special features that will take hours to get through. You must buy this, this warrents the purchase of a dvd player in itself.
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Summary: This is My Life
Review: "Fight Club" embodies one's true feelings and unknown truths about one's self.
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