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Summary: A great display of two actors versatility
Review: The extreme fights, the terrorism on conformists, and the fresh performances by Brad Pitt (who is absolutely outstanding), and Edward Norton are a few things that make Fight Club one of my favorite films of all time. What I am amazed at is the lack of success the film had, even after the publicity and hype. Either way, this movie is definately at the top of my A-list. If your reason for not seeing the film is the rumored extreme violence, you should not let that deter you from seeing it. Many films before, (and since) then have had violence of equal or lesser amounts, but they have not been so metaphorically eye-opening as the violence in Fight Club. If anything, you should see this film to see the surprise ending, and to see Pitt and Norton go out on a limb in their careers. A definate must!
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Summary: First of all...I hated it.
Review: First of all...I truly hated it and yet liked it. Okay, I know you are wondering what kind of rating is that, but it is true. While I hated the film for it's violent content, I liked the quality of the story and the outstanding performances by Brad Pitt, Ed Norton, and Helena Bonham Carter. Any film that makes "Natural Born Killers" look like a Disney movie is a film that is truly not for everyone. My immediate reaction after seeing this film was that I would not encourage anyone to see this film, nor would I even want to review it for fear that it might spark someone to want to see it. I don't think I have ever seen a more violent movie nor do I ever want to see one. "Fight Club" is truly in a class by itself. It is a film that you would not want to take a date to, nor is it a film that will entertain you...I can't imagine someone running down to the local Blockbuster and picking it up for a quiet evening at home. I am not one for censorship nor am I one for banning a film, but I would seriously question the judgement of someone who viewed this film and considered it entertainment. The story centers around the relationship of two people, Pitt and Norton, and the enjoyment they get from beating the "heck" out of each other. They fight not for sport, but for the pure enjoyment they feel from the pain they inflict upon others and in return have inflicted upon them. Bottom line...I feel it's time we add another rating to our rating scale..."NRQ"..."No Redeeming Quality". This film has no redeeming qualities, is not entertaining, nor should anyone see it...but it definitely is one film like no other.
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Summary: a piece of art
Review: If you like Matrix, you have to watch this film! This movie turn your world upside down. The edition of this movie is art, the picture is perfect, and the story knocks you down.
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Summary: Misunderstood Masterpiece
Review: This is one of the most thought provoking films in recent memory. The negative remarks and ignorant backlash from select critics and groups should not deter the potential viewer. I would question anyone who is quick to dismissively criticize this movie. Director David Fincher's vision is extraordinary, teamed with an all-star cast in top form, including the greatest actor to ever grace the screen, Edward Norton. Technically, every aspect of the film is a wonder. Everywhere from the editing to the cinematography, the screenplay to the soundtrack.First and foremost I feel that this is a movie about self exploration and self discovery. The title, and the rumored malicious violence, should not discourage one from seeing this movie. The fighting is minimal and at the very least, secondary. Its usage in the story is metaphoric (amongst many other ideas in the movie). The violence has been unfairly misrepresented by the media as well, (1980's Raging Bull had much more excruciating violence, which by the way, is now considered a classic by most). Yes, the movie satirizes today's society, but the accusations of fascist views and endorsement is ludicrous! If anything I feel that in the end, the alternative, or the "antiestablishment" is made a bigger mockery of. I think the second half blatantly emphasizes that. The "plot twist" that many of the reviewers have so rudely eluded to is just a further illustration that the struggle for identity, relationships, and self discovery is an internal battle. One day we will look back on this movie and respect it for what it is. A very unique, intelligent satire. A sure fire classic.
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Summary: Opening Night, Opening Horizons
Review: Please excuse my bad typeing...it is too early and i am too tired...sleep you heartless muse return to me. Well at the time i saw this movie i was in college. Far away from the little city i call home up here in the SF Bay area. I was down in Long Beach, near the bright lights of LA. But those lights dimmed that night just long enough for the silver screen to change my mind for all eternity. My two close friends at college Molly and Matt are dragging me to a movie that i havent heard anything about, not one preview or review this is a pure trust issue. The film opens up with ed norton in some sort of situation with brad pitt..both good actors. Norton for American Histroy X and Pitt for 12 Monkeys..another great film. Anyhow i decided to pay attention...somewhat. Little do i know that within a half an hour i would be blinking. I wouldnt want to miss what happens in that micro-second while my eyelids flash down and up to flcik the film off my retina's. YOu can tell that i liked it. i will not tell you what happens...i will tell you though to trust me like i trusted my college buddies and go see this film. Never mind what you might have heard about it just being a guy flick about men beating each other up...it goes so far beyond that that the hubble telescope only brings back faded images of what it used to be 1000 years ago. Then once you watch it (like the sixth sense) you will need to see it again and again to pick up on it all. Trust me you will wided your mind with this one...it is the psychodelic drug that feeds your breain and it is all perfectly legal. Thanks for reading this far.
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Summary: The most underrated film of the last year
Review: When I'm looking at the Top Ten list's of America's critics and the nominations of the DGA,WGA and all the other guilds and press associations, I terribly miss David Fincher's outstanding film "Fight Club", which is possibly the best film of 1999. Not only is the film visualy stunning, it is also very thought-provoking, wickedly funny and, above all, extremely entertaining. Only few films managed to be so many things at once. David Fincher, in my opinion one of the most exciting directors of the decade, fills his movie with so many ideas that it would be sufficient for three more movies, and they are not just gimmicks for their own sake, they all mean something. Edward Norton and Brad Pitt are brilliant in the leads and the soundtrack by the Dust Brothers fits perfectly to the images. Many reviewers thought the film was fascist. I think you can only call this ridiculous, since that assumes Fincher sympathizes with Tyler Durden's project mayhem. In fact, he invites us to form our own opinion, like Stanley Kubrick did in "A Clockwork Orange". "Fight Club" hands over the resposibility to the viewer. This may be uncomfortable to some, others (like myself) will embrace this.
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Summary: One of the GREATS!
Review: This movie was truly spectacular and moving. With a very original plot and an uncany cast, Fight Club is a mind-quenching film on all of it's thought-provoking levels. I saw this film thrice and loved it every time even more than the last! And for all for all you Brad Pitt or Edward Norton fans , you shall also be impressed with Norton's usual greatness, and Pitt's previously unseen side of acting in this film. This is NOT a film for people who do not like to think beyond what they see on the screen. It is a film in which can, and should, be seen on many different levels in order to really understand it. Overall, it is a must-see masterpiece which will invoke many thoughts and emotions within any open-minded viewer.
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Summary: Not what I expected, but great!
Review: When I first saw previews for this movie at the theatre, I immediately thought it was going to be one of those mindless fighting movies with some macho kick boxer type starring in it. Alas, I was wrong. Fight Club not only proved to be intelligent, it actually went beyond anything I expected. It was beautifully shot, heald a great story line and plot, and basically kicked all around. If you havn't seen this movie, you should.
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Summary: Fight Club
Review: Fight Club was one of the most enlightening and incredible movies I have ever seen. It opened my eyes about everyday life, and it offers a unique perspective of life from a charater to whom most people can relate. The camera work and everything else about the movie was outstanding.
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Summary: Worst Film of the Year -- hands down!
Review: If you consider wasted talent and high expectations, Fight Club is the worst film of the year. People have been discussing the 'satire' involved. That's funny, I didn't see any. We get spoon-fed a 'fight the power' ethos that isn't fleshed out in the slightest. Add a final plot twist that makes no sense and there you have it. I understand the point of violence in the film. One needs to see what the human body is capable of, but this was overkill. Another tasteless film from the director of 'Seven'. No redeeming qualities whatsoever. I'd rather strike myself in the head repeatedly than watch the film again. Maybe that's the point?
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