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Summary: Don't judge quickly
Review: First glance... surely it's a dumb Brad Pitt movie, lots of action, lots of Brad... surely.
No. Once I was convinced to watch it, I was pleased to see Edward Norton was involved. I remember watching Primal Fear and hating it, but Edward Norton's performance was awe-inspiring. Here he is doing it again.
I'll break the film down. The visuals. A good to look at film, with tons of speedy direction from David Fincher (the guy who brought us Seven... for which we should be very thankful) with lots of cutting and some hefty decent special effects. The story. A work of genius, what begins as a simple little action thing develops into themes of terrorism, hatred of society and ultimately insanity. It really is a smart film, with tons of decent dialogue and a truly knock-you-off-your-feet ending, which you will have the hardest time guessing.
But the best thing about the film is the two lead performances. Edwards Norton's paranoid, exhausted narration is fantastic to listen to, and it's wonderful to have a film centre around such a neurotic guy. Brad Pitt is fabulous as Tyler, literally a personification of rebellion and freedom.
It's a work of genius, a visual treat, and a mind-bender if you're not paying attention... so do yourself a favour and listen to what's going on. It'll be worth it.
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Summary: This movie is a beautiful and unique snowflake.
Review: I say this because this movie is really really good and there isn't any other movie like it. This movie is 99% perfect. The only minor flaw is the very end, it's kinda unrealistic. You'll kow what I mean when you see it. And the movie is making a good point. Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, and Helena Bonham Carter are perfect for their roles. This movie is in at least the top 3 of my own personal best movie list. I don't wan't to ruin anything about the movie so i won't say anything else.
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Summary: "I can not go when you watch..."
Review: I bought this tape at a video shop sale, chucked it in my drawer, and more or less forgot about it. Time and again I would tell myself I should watch it, but then the cover, the grim video cover, would have me saying "naah, how about Alien again..." (From what I read in these reviews, this is a common experience). Anyway, I watched it at last - and you know what?? This film is so damn good, and witty, and funny, that I think the marketing people got it wrong. They should never have marketted it as a movie about fisticuffs. No, this is good, hilarious satire. It is in fact a satirical film, far more than it is a story about fighting. Think Dr Strangelove. This is a Dr Strangelove for the X generation. It's one of those satires that gets modern living *so right* that you kind of giggle at it half-nervously. Is that me on the screen, finding spiritual fulfillment in consumer goods? How much *can* you know about yourself if you never really suffer? For those who say that this film is only relevant to white middle class Americans - my, Americans are insular. Truth is, the entire world is being made into a consumerist jellybean society. These issues are relevant no matter where you are in the world today. And I say this as a member of an "ethnic minority" (hate that term). But this film is just so far from being dry and "arty". As I said, it is so funny, it really belies its grim image. The dialogue here - and the narration! - is often virutally perfect. I am a stickler for dialogue. And talk about fine narration! My major problem with the film is the ending. Everything was fine until the disappearance of Tyler Durden. After that it gets a little peculiar, not as engaging or brilliant. But you can blame the original author, Chuck Palahniuk, for that, as he wrote that ending. And, oh, yeah. This *is* a violent, profane and nihilistic film. But you are never for an instant given the impression that the blood is being milked. The blood is there to make a point. The blood is not there for the sake of blood. Jonathan
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Summary: the best!!!!
Review: Ed Norton and Brad Pitt rock in this movie --- Ed Norton plays a typical "desk weirdo" who can't get why his life is now reduced to sitting on the toilet figuring out which IKEA coffee table best defines him (my roommates and I had to laugh at that because we keep an IKEA catalog in our bathroom.) Brad Pitt shows him there's more to life when you get rid of your posessions, move into an abandoned house (where Pitt parades around in a women's terrycloth bathrobe with teacups on it), and start a fight cub --- men come over for boxing matches with prescribed rules to primally work out their suppressed aggressions. But it gets out of control, and Norton is thrown for a loop as the true origin and meaning of the Fight Club comes to light. This is an ingenious film, well-acted and scripted, and it will stay with you for a long time and make you examine your own life, whether you are male or female.
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Summary: Bare Fisted Brawls, Deep Philosophical Meanings
Review: The first Rule of Fightclub...wathc this movie. From begiining to end this visually stunning and superbly directed film takes you for one wild ride. Beneath the bare fisted brawls and raging choas sprawls an intense web of deep philosophical meaning. Fight Club tackles the issue of a mans place in society where the onslaught of the politically correct and the idea of the "sensitive man" has left him wondering who we are and who we should be. A profoundly moving yet visceral film, Fight CLub delivers. I give this movie five big stars. Top tan movie. I also highly recommend the book, by Chuck Palahniuk for a thoroughly enjoyable read.
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Summary: I love this movie
Review: I've read some of the reviews on this page and am disturbed by everyone expostulating on the "true" meaning of the movie. I agree that there is a powerful message, actually there are several. But I also think that it is for the viewer to decide what to take from the film, not people doling out reviews. I will break from the norm and avoid touching on what I thought the film meant. I will say that the dialogue in this movie is fantastic, sometimes funny, sometimes scary. The fight scenes are ultrarealistic. The supplemental disk has some really cool features, notably the PSAs and deleted scenes. The commentaries, from many different individuals, are good. If you can't handle graphic hand-to-hand violence, don't buy this movie. If you like memorable characters, smart, funny writing, plot twists, and on-screen violence, buy it now.
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Summary: "I want you to hit me as hard as you can"
Review: When Fight Club was released in 1999, it was panned by many, if not most, movie critics who dismissed it as no more than a twisted waste of film. What wasn't expected however, is how Fight Club has become a modern day cult classic that no one ever saw coming. I won't waste time with the storyline, you can read about it in the Amazon review, but what I will say is that director David Fincher has come quite a long way since his directorial debut helming the dreadful Alien 3, the way he seamlessly infuses CGI with the film is amazing. Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, and Helena Bonham Carter give knockout performances. Norton's narration throughout the entire movie is unexpectedly hilarious at some parts and chilling at others. While yes, the film is quite brutal, but it is nowhere as violent as perceived to be, and I love the package design (the fact that negative reviews of the film are featured in the booklet is genius), and the commentaries and deleted scenes are worth owning the movie alone. All in all, Fight Club is a stunner of a movie that will keep you wanting more long after the credits end.
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Summary: self-improvment is masburbastion now self -destruction......
Review: what can you say about this movie that has not already been said,a masterpiece brillant satire great acting that makes you want to see it again to take it all in totally intoxicating
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Summary: Good but not great
Review: I came to this movie wondering if it was going to be as good as all the overheated media hype and fluff had made it out to be. It was touted as representing the anger and consciousness of the X generation, and maybe it does. But this story about an alienated loser who creates a violent cult of similarly inclined young men who weekly beat each other up and then plot to destroy society's institutions, although perhaps not great, is still pretty good. It's also reminiscent of the movie, Crash, based on the J.G. Ballard novel, in its theme of a repressed and narcissistic culture of violence that lies just beneath the surface of our otherwise highly polished, technologically advanced society, an interesting idea. There are some good scenes in the movie, but some of them didn't quite hit the mark. But Ed Norton is a fine actor, and he turns in an excellent performance here, and he is certainly one of our best up-and-coming young stars. All in all, a pretty good flick with some interesting ideas, some fine acting by Norton, and a dramatic ending, and I'd actually give it 3.5 stars if I could.
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Summary: Some would say "Dude Bro"
Review: Fight Club is my favorite movie of all time. It's got everything. Intelligence (actual intelligence), romance, sadness, comedy, and suspense (in a way). Ed Norton and Brad Pitt have such a chemistry, it's amazing. Two incredible actors together in one of the most twisted, yet awesome story lines. This is one of those movies that you either love, or you hate. Many times throughout this movie you don't know what's going on. I guess this is just one of those movies that you have to be really open minded about. Which is one of this charms. Watch it, and watch all of it, or you'll be confused beyond all belief.
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