Fight Club
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: October 15, 1999
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BradySmithJul 5, 2013
Brilliantly realized nonsense, Fight Club is one of the most highly stylized and energetic movies ever made. I can only imagine how impressively innovative it must have seemed when it first came out, with its surreally pulsating soundtrack,Brilliantly realized nonsense, Fight Club is one of the most highly stylized and energetic movies ever made. I can only imagine how impressively innovative it must have seemed when it first came out, with its surreally pulsating soundtrack, constant miniature sucker punches, and wildly inspired direction. The performances are all darkly comical and Nortan's character is an amusingly disturbed individual. It's not perfect however. It has a twist ending that descends the story into complete, albeit entertaining, stupidity, it packs on way too much sexually immoral content, and lacks any true meaning despite its constant insistence that it does. It also slows down too much during some sections. These flaws would normally sink a movie's score a lot further down and even kill some outright, but Fight club is so entertaining in a hyper macho off kilter sort of way, so well made, and so memorable in ways that few movies can ever achieve that in the end they're not detrimental to the film's overall quality. I have to say, Fight Club is some sort of flawed, but brilliant classic. But don't watch it unless you're mature and old enough to not be scarred by some of the film's immoral or violent material.… Expand
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grandpajoe6191Oct 8, 2011
Despite the shaky, emotional final act, which was kinda predictable to intelligent audiences, David Fincher's "Fight Club" is one bad-ass **** movie that questions the authority and silencing the minority. And besides, its all filmed withDespite the shaky, emotional final act, which was kinda predictable to intelligent audiences, David Fincher's "Fight Club" is one bad-ass **** movie that questions the authority and silencing the minority. And besides, its all filmed with revolutionary cinematography.… Expand
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StevenFJan 7, 2013
It's a sense of bewilderment after a film like this that comes around from your belief that what you just saw was completely abysmal, or simply genius. I'm the latter.
This film was right on so many levels, not the soap fetish, not even MeatIt's a sense of bewilderment after a film like this that comes around from your belief that what you just saw was completely abysmal, or simply genius. I'm the latter.
This film was right on so many levels, not the soap fetish, not even Meat Loaf with breasts, this culture shock was just so good that it was expert cinema, a mind numbingly painful film to wrap your head around, but somehow makes sense in its own twisted way.
Starring Ed Norton, Brad Pitt, and Helena Bonham Carter, Fight Club centres around Norton's unnamed character, who finds little creativity and interest in his routine white-collat job.
He falls upon Tyler Durden, excellently played by Pitt. Durden is a wonderfully disturbed man, bursting with ideas and philosophical whims that reach out throughout the film. Initial screenings of this to company executives where met with distain. its easy to see why. This is not a film to be viewed lightly, its themes and content will not be met with an enjoyable stance. But that it was makes this film so enjoyable, uniqueness, rarity, symbolism and unconventional.
the fast-paced nature of David Fincher's film maintains the setting and plot line which will exceed nyones expectation of what they may or may not expect from this movie.
Norton is playing an exceptionally different character from his neo-nazi turn a year earlier in American History X, showing id diversity for any role given to him. Pitt excels as the brilliantly clever, funny but shady Tyler Durden. Bonham Carter is well cast as Marla Singer, how these two meeting is of particular interest, first outlining the dark humor within this film which persist throughout.
Yes the film is sometimes muddled, and in several scenes it will have you wandering "whats the point?", but that aside, this film does deserve the 'cult' status it now holds, it is simply displeasing to many due to its differential approach to such a common theme, how to change the world, this film won't do this, but it will certainly turn heads to see what's making all the noise.… Expand
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10
SeanP.May 19, 2007
Still one of the most underrated movies ever. It is finally starting to garner the respect it deserves. Its time just had to come, that's all. Like Blade Runner and Apocalypse Now, it was ahead of its own time.
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FilipeM.Mar 31, 2010
Watch the first time and hate. Watch the second time and acknowledge that it's the best film that you've ever seen.
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NikolayGMay 7, 2014
Fight Club is about a guy who feels deadened by modern life, so he starts a fight club, where guys go after work to get a taste of something undeniably real, so when they go to work the next morning, they aren't stressed by work because it'sFight Club is about a guy who feels deadened by modern life, so he starts a fight club, where guys go after work to get a taste of something undeniably real, so when they go to work the next morning, they aren't stressed by work because it's nothing next to the tough stuff they've become accustomed to in the fight club. It's pretty good, in a weird way, until the last act where it goes very over the top and introduces a super high concept twist, which is just off the wall. And the final scene makes no sense at all. At the end, the protagonist wants to stop someone, but the action he takes would not stop the events he wants to stop. It's too late. Yet he acts as if it isn't. It's just nonsensical. But it was fun. Reminded me a little of Twelve Monkeys, which is a far superior movie also with Brad Pitt.… Expand
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KaptainHutchinoDec 12, 2013
Unexpected twists and turns keep Fight Club interesting, and it taps into the Tyler within all of us, but is more drawn out than it needs to be. Also has many hidden meanings and metaphors.
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BenjaminOct 15, 2006
One of the most engaging, intelligent, thought-provoking movies of our time.
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JacobMay 14, 2013
Fight Club is a great film. It is well made with its interesting characters, fascinating story with a cool/shocking twist, and some interesting ideas about are society are put forth. Only people I can think who would not appreciate this movieFight Club is a great film. It is well made with its interesting characters, fascinating story with a cool/shocking twist, and some interesting ideas about are society are put forth. Only people I can think who would not appreciate this movie are people who are squeamish and whose minds lack the ability to grasp an intricate story (so no little kids). This film is for an older crowd. So overall, I really enjoyed this movie. It kept me engaged, surprised, shocked, and made me think. It is really well made and I will definitely see it a couple more times in the future. With more viewings this film will probably only get better and better.… Expand
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MrMovieBuffOct 30, 2015
A fun, twisted movie full of some great acting from Brad Pitt, Edward Norton and Helena Bonham Carter. Directed by the great David Fincher, it tells the story of a nobody who meets an eccentric soap salesman and forms a "Fight Club".

ThisA fun, twisted movie full of some great acting from Brad Pitt, Edward Norton and Helena Bonham Carter. Directed by the great David Fincher, it tells the story of a nobody who meets an eccentric soap salesman and forms a "Fight Club".

This group of men get up to no good, causing violent crimes and corruption across the city. Brad Pitt's character, Tyler Durden often dares Norton's character to join in on the mischief.

It's the story of a nobody, finally becoming a somebody, yes it's violent and immoral, but that doesn't have to influence whoever is watching it. It actually can reflect on some issues that occur outside in the real world.

I guess the only thing stopping me from rating this movie a 10/10 was the fact that there are times when the movie's run time can feel a little long, and maybe there are some scenes that go over the top. Without spoiling too much, it involves a scene where Norton's character beats another member to a pulp.

Overall, this is a classic, seen it many times in the past, and plan on seeing it many more times in the future.… Expand
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kyle20ellisMar 10, 2022
Perhaps a little too long, but Fight Club is just a very well-made, brilliantly written and superlatively performed film. Essentially a satirical fable, it tells of an insomniac loser teaming up with a seditious soap salesman to form aPerhaps a little too long, but Fight Club is just a very well-made, brilliantly written and superlatively performed film. Essentially a satirical fable, it tells of an insomniac loser teaming up with a seditious soap salesman to form a no-holds-barred-fight club as an outlet for their direction-less aggression. This concept is an intriguing and original one, and works really well. Then there is the script, it is absolutely superb, with dialogue that will make you both laugh and think. Fight Club is very well made, with elaborate production design, great editing and startling images. David Fincher's direction is brilliantly handled and the performances of Edward Norton and Brad Pitt are superb. Overall, just a great film, a mesmerising ride through the 1990s male psyche. 9/10 Bethany Cox… Expand
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AIleSep 6, 2018
ألا يكفي لدفيد فينشر أن يُخرج الخطايا السبعة ونادي القتال ليدخل التاريخ !!؟
هذا الفيلم ضربة قاضية لمنظومات الرأسمالية التي تتحكم بالبشر ومصيرها. إنه الصرخة التحررية والعبثية التي تقول باننا ككائنات على الأرض لا معنى لنا، فلنفرغ كل ما نحتاجهألا يكفي لدفيد فينشر أن يُخرج الخطايا السبعة ونادي القتال ليدخل التاريخ !!؟
هذا الفيلم ضربة قاضية لمنظومات الرأسمالية التي تتحكم بالبشر ومصيرها. إنه الصرخة التحررية والعبثية التي تقول باننا ككائنات على الأرض لا معنى لنا، فلنفرغ كل ما نحتاجه في وجه الروتين والتقليد واليأس. الفيلم يحرر العقل اتجاه ذواتنا وطريقة حياتنا. ومن الغريب ألا يحظى بشعبية نقدية سينمائية كما كتب أحد الأشخاص في ريفيو سابق.
حتى أهم نقاد السينما يخشون غضب المنظومات.
لكن يبقى نادي القتال و الفيلم الصرخة لجميع الذين يعيشون حيوات روتينية .. ما نحتاجهه هو إفراغ كل الغضب التاريخي ورمي إبر المورفين التي تُزرع فينا لنجد ضالتنا في تدمير العالم بطريقة عبثية، لأننا ببساطة لسنا سوى آلات عاملة وبليدة في عالم يتحكم حتى بغرائزنا.

الفيلم أو لاين
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8
DiptanshuOct 3, 2019
Hell of a ride!great references which was damn hilarious and enjoyed the way of expressing it.both actors are sure a gem!
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8
luke100Jan 9, 2018
An excellent representation of gay man's struggle with toxic masculinity and his own internalised homophobia. Also a stunning plot twist and something about capitalism being bad.
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9
yungmuvMar 29, 2021
Only the last scene makes me cast a 9 for the movie. A completely different production everyone should watch.
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8
MichaelCJun 27, 2009
This movie leaves very little to be desired. The mind-bending double personality aspect of it, while entertaining and mildly frightening, leaves one aspect tough to understand: which Durden was where at any given time? It was never fully This movie leaves very little to be desired. The mind-bending double personality aspect of it, while entertaining and mildly frightening, leaves one aspect tough to understand: which Durden was where at any given time? It was never fully explained, and it was a bit annoying to turn off the movie thinking "Wait, which one was in that one scene then?" If they had gone to lengths to explain this, it would have been a better film. Still, it's an amazing featuring of Pitt, Norton, and Carter's amazing acting.… Expand
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10
JoeDMar 22, 2010
This is definitely the best movie i have ever seen.
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IlirC.Jul 30, 2006
overall a well directed film with a great plot...the idotswho are making this film look like its a god because its "different" just soundlike fools.
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10
JimB.Feb 27, 2007
One of the greatest movies of all times. Connects with the viewer on a political, moral, romantic, personal, and work ethical level.
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CharlieMar 7, 2007
Very fun to watch nortons materialistic character have some real sense bashed into him, recommended for every type of person out there for its real message.
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ChristosMDec 21, 2009
This is the kind of cinematic event that only happens rarely,creating the next generation of film lovers.It first happend with Antonioni's L'Avventura back in the 60's.Then Scorsese's Taxi Driver was declared a This is the kind of cinematic event that only happens rarely,creating the next generation of film lovers.It first happend with Antonioni's L'Avventura back in the 60's.Then Scorsese's Taxi Driver was declared a masterpiece by the youth of the 70's only to be called a fascist invention by Antonioni fans.One decade later,David Lynch's Blue Velvet was adored by the generation of the 80's while at the same time enraged Scorsese's following.That Lynch-Generation,who were dancing ecstaticly at the Croissete Boulevard when Lynch finally recieved his Palme D'Or,called David Fincher a fascist.However those born between 1985 and 1990 found their represantation in the cinematic pantheon with this film.Today Fight Club is ten years old and there's someone out there making a film to express my generation,the one of the 1990-1995,humiliate Fincher and once again create conflict.This is the everlasting battle of Old Vs New and it will never stop propably because Art needs it.One thing is for sure.Fight Club certainly deserves a position in the list of the most significant movies ever created!… Expand
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ManuG.Jul 17, 2007
One of the great representations of advaitic philosophy. A lot of reading-between-the-lines required, though. In time, a clear picture of the message emerges, and the whole experience becomes extremely rewarding.
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FiZiXJun 13, 2011
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I wrote my final paper for film class on this movie and, if anything, feel more confident in it's abilities than before I thoroughly analyzed it. David Fincher does some ground-breaking work in this movie and has practically reinvented the neo-noir movement.

Some claim that the acting is flat and, while I'm inclined to agree, I also feel that this is entirely intentional. The film is supposed to feel real, not another Hollywood, over-dramatized fluff piece. Others see this as a shallow, testosterone and violence driven script but they couldn't be any further from the truth. The story is about a man struggling to fit in with boring, modern-day society. He can't so he creates an alter-ego that is exactly who he wants to be while destroying himself in the process.… Expand
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ozymandias79Nov 6, 2016
Interesting that's there's such disparity between critics and the rest of the world. Fight club is an awesome movie. It's in at least the top three of most guy's all time favorite movies list . It's not about fighting. Fight club is a complexInteresting that's there's such disparity between critics and the rest of the world. Fight club is an awesome movie. It's in at least the top three of most guy's all time favorite movies list . It's not about fighting. Fight club is a complex film that uses much of the source material very successfully.… Expand
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IcivindurNov 16, 2020
'God, the King, the Empire, the Union Jack - all the overthrown idols can reappear under different names, and because they are not recognised for what they are they can be worshipped with a good conscience. Having found it, he can wallow'God, the King, the Empire, the Union Jack - all the overthrown idols can reappear under different names, and because they are not recognised for what they are they can be worshipped with a good conscience. Having found it, he can wallow unrestrainedly in exactly those emotions from which he believes that he has emancipated himself' (G. Orwell). That's what "Fight club" is about. Emasculated middle class men of European origin who got bored by their comfort life and became destructively violent, rejective of private property, revolutionary against existing order and hierarchy, who have no sexual principles to the point of sexualization of children entertainment and eager to hide their real identity behind masks while prone to terror attacks... Does it sound familiar? I guess that our collective main protagonist materialized his Tyler Durden alter ego in person of Antifa. And it's not that violence or promiscuous sex or rejection of property could cure them. It just shows that men remain men no matter how you try to emasculate them. Their repressed manhood will still manifest itself, but unshackled and not properly harnessed. It will manifest in uncontrolled violence (instead of controlled violence and code of honor), destructive behavior (instead of courteous), superstitious beliefs in ideological dogmas (instead of Christian faith) and dubious "martyrs" and "saints" (instead of real ones), rebellion against consumption and property (instead of following common sense, charity and respect of oneself's and others property), weird asexuality (instead of chastity and sex in marriage) and wild tribalism (instead of healthy patriotism). All what is right and natural, when not properly harnessed but repressed, will manifest itself weirdly and destructively.… Expand
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ConorF.Feb 7, 2010
I loved this movie, I think that it delivers its message with a punch and manages to develop the characters without taking anything away from the plot. I think there are two ways people come away from this movie. I think on the one hand you I loved this movie, I think that it delivers its message with a punch and manages to develop the characters without taking anything away from the plot. I think there are two ways people come away from this movie. I think on the one hand you have the people that understand the movie, understand it for what it is, and realize it's brilliance. On the other hand you have the people that look down upon the latter type as infantile for their like of 'senseless violence' and what-not. I think that it is truly these people that do not understand the movie or what it was attempting to bring across to its audience. If you come away from this movie thinking that it was only about the fighting or only about the 'twist' then you have apparently missed the majority of the film. This film seamlessly blends may aspects of cinematography to create one of the most memorable, powerful, insightful, and most of all entertaining films ever made.… Expand
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ClifCarneiroMar 9, 2009
Perfection is not debatable! One of the best movies of the past decade (90's).
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WilliamG.Jan 13, 2010
There is no doubt in my mind that this movie is one of the five best movies ever. The plot, the charecters and the style it is filmed in work cohesivly to create an amazing film. I have yet to see a flaw in it. It is original and has been There is no doubt in my mind that this movie is one of the five best movies ever. The plot, the charecters and the style it is filmed in work cohesivly to create an amazing film. I have yet to see a flaw in it. It is original and has been copied because this fact.… Expand
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NickHAug 23, 2005
Fight Club is easily in my top ten. I don't number my top ten because they constantly shift in position. I feel a sense of guilt when I rank one classic above another. But, I always know what ten movies are the best that I, personally, Fight Club is easily in my top ten. I don't number my top ten because they constantly shift in position. I feel a sense of guilt when I rank one classic above another. But, I always know what ten movies are the best that I, personally, have seen. Being of a slightly younger generation than this movie was intended for, I don't remember the press surrounding it. Now looking back at all the negative and average reviews, I have to think "What were all those critics on?". A 66 percent? Do you know that the 'Superman: The Movie' has a better score (92%) than this classic piece American cinema! Why is this film not given it's due by the Media? I know why, it's too confusing/violent/abstract for America's less talented, conservative critics. You just have to take this flick for what it is. And that's how you determine what makes movies great. When I became a huge film buff, I was soon told about this movie and shortly there after I rented it - some time ago, I write this just recently having watched it on DVD again - I was wondering how many Oscars it won. It was that great. Zero. Sad, but then again... Oscars don't equal greatness - look at Speilberg. If you haven't seen this movie yet, rent or buy it, and simply take a great movie for what it is. A great movie.… Expand
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micked13Jan 20, 2006
I've read alot of crtic reviews that don't like this film however the vast majority of movie goers reviews I read are extremly positive. The main problem a lot of people seem to have is that this film is too stylish, and they I've read alot of crtic reviews that don't like this film however the vast majority of movie goers reviews I read are extremly positive. The main problem a lot of people seem to have is that this film is too stylish, and they don't agree with the voilence and content, and the story gets a bit lost. However, I didn't find this with this film and would recommend that people should watch it simply to see if the love it or hate it!… Expand
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RDalviMar 15, 2006
Excellent performances by Norton and Pitt. Carter is hot. Good theme and razor sharp execution.
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EricB.Mar 25, 2006
this an amazing movie, plain and simple. at first glance, it's your simple action movie, but if you watch and analyze it, it goes MUCH deeper than that. Very well filmed, and I myself was surprised to find the main focus of this movies this an amazing movie, plain and simple. at first glance, it's your simple action movie, but if you watch and analyze it, it goes MUCH deeper than that. Very well filmed, and I myself was surprised to find the main focus of this movies was not guys fighting eachother. As was said by Gemma Files of Film.com, " It's also just damn good, on every possible level -- so go see it. Now. "… Expand
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KrisA.Jun 16, 2006
It is a great thriller and keeps you guessing to the end. Everyone should see this movie atleast once.
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RLNov 1, 2007
I really don't understand the scoring system meta has.. but what ever I saw a few 100s for this movie. Good enough. What an original movie.The people who rated in the red are fags I think.
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JimB.Mar 25, 2007
One of the greatest movies of all times. Connects with the viewer on a political, moral, romantic, personal, and work ethical level.
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terrak.Jul 28, 2007
Great movie.
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10
AlexandraSep 22, 2007
Fight club is the best film I've ever seen, it´s really brilliant it conects a political, moral and a consumerist ikea world in one film. Everone does watch it to love this movie.
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BarryP.Oct 18, 2008
Such awesome acting from all of the main cast. It's the best thriller out there.
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WesleyT.Jun 28, 2008
Fight Club is easily one of the greatest American films since The Godfather.
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AlbertoAAug 10, 2009
Perhaps the greatest film of our generation, without a doubt Fincher's best work, and Pitt's legacy.
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AntonioS.Feb 22, 2010
One of the best movies I've ever seen - brilliant acting, directing, and writing.
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JacobF.Feb 9, 2010
Fight Club is such a great film and one of my favorite movies of all time. The story is great and so is the acting. The ending will blow your mind. If you haven't seen this movie you need to watch it whenever you get the chance.
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SeamusJun 14, 2010
One of the best movies ever made.
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JustinSJan 13, 2008
One of the greatest guy movies ever. Anyone who doesn't like this movie probably listens to Kenny G music. And by definition should be legally and morally stripped of any human rights.
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KatieV.Jan 30, 2008
This movie possibly suffers for its title. Fight Club is one of the most cynical and bitter expressions of the world. Yet, in a completly dark and disturbing way, it's beautiful.
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Casey?BrMay 13, 2008
Frist Anacho-Fascist is the wrong word. The movie is Nihilistic. Tyler Durden is the archtype of Nihilistic theroy. All Palanhiuk novels have at least one Nihilist character. The word you people are using is way wrong. Also the movie is Frist Anacho-Fascist is the wrong word. The movie is Nihilistic. Tyler Durden is the archtype of Nihilistic theroy. All Palanhiuk novels have at least one Nihilist character. The word you people are using is way wrong. Also the movie is often word for word from the greatest novel of the 1990s, including nearly all of the joke lines so insluting them is a slap in mulitple faces. The Flim is shot beautifully and acted very well so even if the consepts make you feel uncomfortible there is no excuse to give it lower than a 6 purely on those grounds. People that enjoyed this movie should read the book, it reads very fast and with seeing the movie first it will feel as though Edward Norton is talking in your head; that can't possibly be a bad thing.… Expand
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MHJun 16, 2008
A movie which explores the human psyche and travels into the uncharted territories of the mind, bringing (almost) everything into question but allowing the audience to pass judgement.
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JohnE.Aug 28, 2008
One of the best movies of all time.
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MattD.Sep 25, 2008
This movie is deep and awesome. Anyone who complains that it's "not funny" (like some of the reviews actually do) does not know what he/she is talking about. Ever line is meticulously chosen and it gets better the more times you watch This movie is deep and awesome. Anyone who complains that it's "not funny" (like some of the reviews actually do) does not know what he/she is talking about. Ever line is meticulously chosen and it gets better the more times you watch it. Fight Club's my favorite movie.… Expand
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LukeD.Oct 27, 2009
Amazing, Fight Club is just one big intense ride that will take you to places that will blow your mind and dustrub you from start to finish.
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NormR.Feb 18, 2009
A perfect quirky movie. Great twists and great plot. And funny. But for me, the underlying message is the problem of the modern male whose masculinity is constantly under siege which in one scene or more scenes this takes a liiteral bent.
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LukeCMar 29, 2009
Could not have been done any better. One of the few movies that you will never get tired of watching. Classic.
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elizabethr.Nov 8, 2005
I adore this movie. it is so honest and so in-your-face that it is impossible to ignore. pitt as tyler and norton as the narrator are amazing. ive had the movie memorized since the first time i saw it and ive written many papers on it for my I adore this movie. it is so honest and so in-your-face that it is impossible to ignore. pitt as tyler and norton as the narrator are amazing. ive had the movie memorized since the first time i saw it and ive written many papers on it for my media studies major. the psychoanalytic qualities in this movie are all over the place. long comment short... if you dont like this movie then there is something seriously and terribly wrong with you.… Expand
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TerranceP.Dec 27, 2005
One of the most intriguiging and mind blowing cinematic experiences that does not dim everytime you watch it. Fight Club is one of the rarities in today's filming industry that deserves a 10.
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JasonA.Feb 15, 2006
I've watched this movie more than any other movie and it never gets old. The number of quoteable lines in this film is remarkable. I once sat down with a pen and a notebook and wrote every line I found interesting, witty, ect... I I've watched this movie more than any other movie and it never gets old. The number of quoteable lines in this film is remarkable. I once sat down with a pen and a notebook and wrote every line I found interesting, witty, ect... I filled 5 pgs front and back. If you enjoyed the movie then all I can say is READ THE BOOK! Chuck Palahniuk's novel puts this amazing movie to shame.… Expand
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JohnE.Apr 18, 2006
One of the best movies of all time.
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SteveH.Apr 19, 2006
This is easily one of the greatest movies of all time. It grabs you by the shirt and has your attention the whole movie. The plot is so unbelievable that your head will be spinning until the final twist. After I saw this movie I This is easily one of the greatest movies of all time. It grabs you by the shirt and has your attention the whole movie. The plot is so unbelievable that your head will be spinning until the final twist. After I saw this movie I couldn't help compare it to every other movie I ever saw. Trust me after you see fight club it will totally raises your standards of what a movie must have in order for you to enjoy it. It truly is astronomical how well thought out this entire film was.… Expand
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MarkR.Jan 13, 2007
If I were a film maker, this is the kind of movie I'll be trying to do. Excellent.
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AlexF.Dec 14, 2007
An exquisitely crafted thrill ride with heavy philosophical tones.
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terrak.Dec 5, 2007
Great movie.
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GiselleZOct 27, 2007
The movie was so good! I had never read the book, so the ending was a shock to me! I will definitely buy the movie and the book!
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TylerDurdenOct 31, 2007
This film defines the generation gap between Baby Boomers and Generation X more than any other film. Virtually every Baby Boomer I know who has even seen this film hates it, and every Gen Xer I know thinks it is one of the greatest films of This film defines the generation gap between Baby Boomers and Generation X more than any other film. Virtually every Baby Boomer I know who has even seen this film hates it, and every Gen Xer I know thinks it is one of the greatest films of all time. Baby Boomers lost their determination to change the world for the better and to lead more rewarding, fulfilling lives by giving up materialistic desires. They became the Me generation who bought into all the crap that Madison Avenue had to sell them. Hopefully Gen X does not follow this path, but unfortunately I think the slide from youthful idealism into elder complacence is probably a universal thing that affects every generation eventually. What a true gift it would be to be able to shake off the artificial needs instilled in us by a consumer society and be happy to just exist in the world.… Expand
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BlakeJ.Mar 11, 2007
What can I say that hasn't already been said by other people my age? I don't know how the average, simple minded, teenagers realized that this is a good film...I'm guessing it's just one of those movies that are "hip" to What can I say that hasn't already been said by other people my age? I don't know how the average, simple minded, teenagers realized that this is a good film...I'm guessing it's just one of those movies that are "hip" to like. I liked Helena Bonham Carter a lot, if that matters.… Expand
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chadsJul 14, 2007
How can the Los Angeles Times and Entertainment Weekly be so horribly wrong in their judgment about this movie. I will admit that i disliked Fight Club after watching it the first time, but i could at least appreciate it for its criticism on How can the Los Angeles Times and Entertainment Weekly be so horribly wrong in their judgment about this movie. I will admit that i disliked Fight Club after watching it the first time, but i could at least appreciate it for its criticism on the life of a gray collar worker. However, the second time i watched the movie i was able to pay close attention and really noticed how great of a movie it truly is. This is a must own, and must see for everyone. This is your life and its ending one minute at a time. Watch Fight Club before it ends.… Expand
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BloodRusherDec 22, 2008
Its not a good movie, its not one of the best, its a f*cking perfect movie!
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BenBJan 27, 2008
A very intelligent, thought-provoking movie that I really enjoyed. The performances were top notch, and the premise extremely original. That being said, the movie somehow failed to grab me: very good, epic, but not exceptional. I expected A very intelligent, thought-provoking movie that I really enjoyed. The performances were top notch, and the premise extremely original. That being said, the movie somehow failed to grab me: very good, epic, but not exceptional. I expected slightly better, but it's certainly worth a rent. Also, the final twist was a little too foreshadowed: when you guess it (as I did fairly early on), the movie loses some of its drive.… Expand
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amethystsSep 23, 2009
A brilliant movie... that is what it is. every aspect of the movie is dealt with utmost precision. the mental dilemma of each of the characters is clearly defined. it is a movie with a prescription to see once more. still wondering why the A brilliant movie... that is what it is. every aspect of the movie is dealt with utmost precision. the mental dilemma of each of the characters is clearly defined. it is a movie with a prescription to see once more. still wondering why the movie is not favorably rated.… Expand
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StevenV.Sep 23, 2009
Fight Club is an astonishingly original idea. Im glad the movie did the book justice. Its obviously one of those movies where if you don't get it, you don't get it. I've heard too many people asking why they fought each other. Fight Club is an astonishingly original idea. Im glad the movie did the book justice. Its obviously one of those movies where if you don't get it, you don't get it. I've heard too many people asking why they fought each other. Those people obviously missed the point. These people probably prefer lighter fair like Bio Dome.… Expand
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marshallmNov 26, 2005
Pretty funny, and bizarre. fincher is a great director. grade: ( 9.5 )
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JakeDec 14, 2005
I loved the beginning, and Brad Pitt is hil-fecking-arious, bu the bit with project mayhem, although pretty entertaining, just seemed to be missing something. Also, all the over the top psuedo-philosophies of Pitt's character seemed I loved the beginning, and Brad Pitt is hil-fecking-arious, bu the bit with project mayhem, although pretty entertaining, just seemed to be missing something. Also, all the over the top psuedo-philosophies of Pitt's character seemed pretty heavy-handed and illogical, although that's essentially how they were in the book.… Expand
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DanDec 21, 2008
One of the best movies I have ever seen. It's not about the fighting as much as you might think, although there is a good deal of it. Great acting, I absolutely loved Ed Norton, and Pitt is a good compliment to him.
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JanetCDec 22, 2008
Great film! Don't understand the haters...if it didn't live up to the book, then fine. But if you have some other reason, I do not see it.
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JordanH.Nov 16, 2009
This movie was about far more than fighting and causing chaos. it was also about how people can't live up to their own standards and how is this not a deep film? i guess if you are a stoner all you would think was hey cool fighting but This movie was about far more than fighting and causing chaos. it was also about how people can't live up to their own standards and how is this not a deep film? i guess if you are a stoner all you would think was hey cool fighting but if you have half a brain youll look into the deeper meaning.… Expand
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roddersj04Jan 1, 2011
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm about to break the first and second rules of Fight Club, because I have to talk about this amazing film. At first glance, this may seem like a simple testostorone based film that takes place within an actual fight club. Look further, for this is so much more. It is a satire on modern life, using things like schizophrenia & terrorism to illustrate this. Edward Nortons nameless narrator character meets two people who change his life: Tyler Durden (played by Brad Pitt) and Marla Singer (Helena Bonham Carter) With Tyler, the narrator creates a fight club, in which people who are stressed out and pissed off come to unload steam by beating the crap out of each other. It does make sense, by unloading your stress onto another person, concentrating it into every blow, you feel better about your day. The fight club then turns into something else entirely, an anarchic group whom commit acts of vandalism with cheer and smiles on their faces. Tylers actions may be anarchic, but they make sense. He believes everything has become so complicated with us wanting things we do not need, so sets out to destroy these things, like Starbucks. Each of the actors play their role convincingly. Edward Nortons insomniac narrator is a brilliant creation, along with the bat **** insane Tyler Durden. I gotta talk about the twist, that Tyler is actually another personality of the narrator. Once you know about this twist, watch the film a second time. You will see it make sense, and see the twist being sown earlier on into the story little by little. It is gritty also. For an example, see Edward Norton beating into Jared Letos face. Its so bloody. And when you see Tyler throwing Edward down the stairs, you know its actually Edward Norton throwing himself down the stairs, and thats a little creepy. The humour as well, Tylers earlier jobs, cutting porn into kids films and pissing in soup, is hilarious. Also, fight club members trying to start fights. They even cut a porn shot into the end of the film How can you not love this film? The acting, the writing, the direction, the twist, the storyline, its all brilliant. Quite bloody, but psychologically awesome. If you haven't seen it, you must!… Expand
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zombiehampsterMar 19, 2015
Fight Club is multi-faceted movie about a man who is deeply unsatisfied with his life in the modern age, even with all the trappings of success that much of our society is based on, and decides to go off the beaten path to find his ownFight Club is multi-faceted movie about a man who is deeply unsatisfied with his life in the modern age, even with all the trappings of success that much of our society is based on, and decides to go off the beaten path to find his own personal satisfaction. From that point on the movie spirals out of control and into the abyss. This is a good thing.

The movie holds many meanings and shows the characters in favorable and unfavorable ways. It does not try to cast things in a typical good and evil view point, nor does it say whether the choices the protagonist and the rest of the cast make are sound ones. One of the things it does do is look into the nature of our past, viewing the structure of our society and analyzing why we do what we do to live. It isn't until the narrator (Edward Norton) begins to destroy himself that he finally comes to realize what matters to him. That is when he meets two important characters, Marla Singer and Tyler Durden. It is during this time that the narrator escapes from his normal life by hosting with Tyler an underground fight club that evolved from the two just fighting outside of a local bar.

Taking in Tyler's view on life, which is somewhat refreshing and scary at the same time, they form a close bond strongly resembling a married couple. The two do everything together and the narrator begins to emulate Tyler more and more, all the while the fight club grows stronger and stronger until it has become this cult-like phenomenon with Tyler and the narrator as leaders making rules for conducting fight club.

Anarchy and non-conformity is their message, which I believe is meant to underscore the irony of fight club and their non-conformist, fight the man attitude. As the group evolves into something more dangerous, this irony becomes more apparent in the way those who once questioned the established authority, now blindly follow their "non-conformist" new group.

Its been a little over a decade since Fight Club "enlightened" me, but it still gives me the same conflicting feelings about its message and the nature of humanity in general. There are those who would take it at its face value and see nothing but frustrated, grown men beating each other senselessly, and that's a shame because there is definitely much more going on then that. David Fincher has crafted an excellent movie: it's disgustingly stylish in its execution...almost too much, if that's possible. The sound track, done by the Dust Brothers burrowed it's way into my brain and never left. The movie would not be the same without it.

As far as the actors performances, Ed Norton and Brad Pitt both have a strong rapport and the scenes come off naturally, while Helena Bonham Carter's Marla is hauntingly tragic, and filled with a desperate, but subtle sadness to her.

At the time of the original screening this movie polarized people into the two camps of love or hate, due to it's ability to offended or amaze, but I wouldn't have it any other way. Too often are movies eager to please. This one strives to offend and cause questions...and I love it for that.… Expand
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tim99999Jan 1, 2011
Ed Norton and Brad Pitt bring the amazing novel to life in what I personally consider one of the greatest movies ever made. The directing, acting, and visual appearance of this film is spectacular.
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JonnyFendiJan 10, 2011
Tyler Durden, I expect will be one of the most memorable character in cult-classic movies. Fight Club directed by David Fincher who always made a gloomy and mysterious effect on his every movie. The most important roles in thiz movie held byTyler Durden, I expect will be one of the most memorable character in cult-classic movies. Fight Club directed by David Fincher who always made a gloomy and mysterious effect on his every movie. The most important roles in thiz movie held by Edward Norton and Brad Pitt. Norton played the main character, which the name was not mentioned until the end of films. Pitt played as Tyler Durden, the bad boy character. The other Casts are Helena Bonham Carter and Meatloaf, as we knew him as musician. The Plots was arranged well. We could see what really happen from the beginning till the end from the innocent eye of the narrator. The movie begins with a slow intro. In the early of the story, he was told as insomniac. But after a few incidents, he found himself liked to have some imaginary visions, in that time Tyler Durden was appeared. Afterwards, Durden character collaborates with Norton character roller-coasting all over the rest of film. The story is getting excited dramatically. Brad Pitt played as wild profound character. One of his quotes was so powerful, The No.1 rule about fight club, is do not talk about fight club,.. The No.2 rule about fight club isâ… Expand
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Schmit93Jan 11, 2011
this is one of the few movies I can watch over and over again and still be in awe. I love this movie, very brutal yet entertaining. I read that he author of the book, (Chuck Palahniuk) has said he likes this version better than his book Fightthis is one of the few movies I can watch over and over again and still be in awe. I love this movie, very brutal yet entertaining. I read that he author of the book, (Chuck Palahniuk) has said he likes this version better than his book Fight Club from which the movie is based, if that's not a good enough review for you then I don't know what is.… Expand
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codfather96May 1, 2011
The way this movie plays out makes you start to either feel that life should be lived how you want it to or just makes you feel like all of humanity should just give up because certain people need to fight to feel loved. The movie starts wellThe way this movie plays out makes you start to either feel that life should be lived how you want it to or just makes you feel like all of humanity should just give up because certain people need to fight to feel loved. The movie starts well but in the last 2 minutes it just lets its self down.… Expand
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AkadrudFeb 13, 2014
I had to write about this movie. It's just a masterpiece. Anyone shouting about violence or fights or bad language, which are only a tiny part of it, are just people who can't understand the movie and its cleverness, its message, its point ofI had to write about this movie. It's just a masterpiece. Anyone shouting about violence or fights or bad language, which are only a tiny part of it, are just people who can't understand the movie and its cleverness, its message, its point of view on life, the wonderful acting, photography, music. Yes, actually you must have some intellect to understand what's behind the surface and the great effort David Fincher put in it.… Expand
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zcohen17Mar 23, 2011
One of the best movies in history. It goes deep into the animal side of the male psyche while providing twists and turns. With realistic fight scenes, memorable quotes and hilarious content, Fight Club is a true treasure.
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JordanPApr 16, 2011
The negative reviews seem concerned that the message of this film is not important or original enough. That seems to bypass the major achievement of this film, which is that it is able to wax philosophical about our dehumanisation while beingThe negative reviews seem concerned that the message of this film is not important or original enough. That seems to bypass the major achievement of this film, which is that it is able to wax philosophical about our dehumanisation while being bloody entertaining from start to finish.

It is certainly uncomfortable viewing at times. More worrying is that it flirts throughout with silly machismo and a hackneyed twist at the end, but if nothing else, it at least can justify both of those directions. It remains a clever and thought-provoking exploration of its theme -- regardless of how many people have thought of asking similar questions before.… Expand
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Dorian182Apr 28, 2011
This has to be one of the greatest films of all time. Flawlessy executed and with a deep meaning, Fight Club rightly deserves it's status as a cult classic.
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kman5473Jul 10, 2017
The biggest flaw of this film is its failure to explicitly denounce its own insanity. There is so much to be said about its thematic layering, and how it perfectly wraps a story around it's central theme--that hyper masculinity is completelyThe biggest flaw of this film is its failure to explicitly denounce its own insanity. There is so much to be said about its thematic layering, and how it perfectly wraps a story around it's central theme--that hyper masculinity is completely dangerous--but it still romanticizes that violence of that masculinity. There aren't really any consequences faced by the main character; he is strong enough to realize his own insanity, confront it, and destroy it, but all too late. Too many people miss the point, and end up starting their own Fight Club (which is exactly what this is against doing).… Expand
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OriolousSep 25, 2011
Como ya se ha dicho, película de culto y efectista hasta la médula. Gran film que te atrapa des del principio hasta su inesperado y espectacular final.
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TrypsinogenJan 12, 2022
This has always been one of my favorite movies of all time. I finally got around to reading the book. There are some very notable departures from the plot of the book, but I really like the adaptations and changes they made with the movie.
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Dimitris01Oct 17, 2013
It is original and unpredictable and has good performances but its ideas are horrible: strong minorities should impose their will upon society and freedom is connected with violence and primal instincts. argonautis.eu
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AndremaxOct 31, 2018
Extremely clever, charming , funny, mind-blowing and very well structured. Fight Club put up a good show in any these positive aspect. The film is so masterfully attractive that you can watch various times and charm yourself as the first oneExtremely clever, charming , funny, mind-blowing and very well structured. Fight Club put up a good show in any these positive aspect. The film is so masterfully attractive that you can watch various times and charm yourself as the first one watching. A truly classic.… Expand
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marcmyworksJun 17, 2016
A stellar and amazing film from David Fincher. Over the years this film has managed to stay relevant and powerful. Brad Pitt and Edward Norton's chemistry is some of the strongest I have seen.
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FelipePedro07Sep 11, 2022
Very good !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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diogomendesAug 18, 2015
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I really liked this film. A lot of the actors give their performances as grounded as you could get in a movie experience. David Fincher's direction is spectacular and the script is clever, and adds some delightfullyMy 200th Movie Review!

I really liked this film. A lot of the actors give their performances as grounded as you could get in a movie experience. David Fincher's direction is spectacular and the script is clever, and adds some delightfully dark comedy. This one of the strangest movies I've ever seen, and I say this in the best way possible. Yeah, some moments were a little over-the-top but that didn't ruin the movie.

Overall, pretty good movie with good acting performances and a darkly comic story.

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fijiboyJan 15, 2015
if you call yourself a film lover you must watch this movie. possibly David Fincher's best work (which is saying a lot) fight club is not simply just about men beating each other up, it is a much deeper and thought provoking movie than youif you call yourself a film lover you must watch this movie. possibly David Fincher's best work (which is saying a lot) fight club is not simply just about men beating each other up, it is a much deeper and thought provoking movie than you would ever expect and to explain any more would spoil the movie. best way to watch it is knowing nothing going in. understand that this movie is extremely over the top and should not be taken to seriously. knowing that, there is no reason why someone would dislike this movie, unless you don't enjoy violent movies because it is definitely violent. this movie is great, one of the most classic of classic movies… Expand
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KaprawiecMay 29, 2015
66 Metascore based od 35 critics? Really? One of the critic said that this is not funny and the joke is on us? This only shows us, who critics really are. Frustrated bunch of loosers. This is true classic, and one of my favourite movies of66 Metascore based od 35 critics? Really? One of the critic said that this is not funny and the joke is on us? This only shows us, who critics really are. Frustrated bunch of loosers. This is true classic, and one of my favourite movies of all time. A must see. You wont find anything like this - of course there is a chance You wont like it but You cant deny that this is something special.… Expand
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IamEVILJan 22, 2016
One of my favorite movies to date, Ed Norton and Brad Pitt acting are completely insane, literally, the writing is perfect, with amazing dialogues, and of course the incredible directing of David Fincher. And the sucker punch in the end justOne of my favorite movies to date, Ed Norton and Brad Pitt acting are completely insane, literally, the writing is perfect, with amazing dialogues, and of course the incredible directing of David Fincher. And the sucker punch in the end just makes this movie even better. A perfect story for all of us to enjoy and be amazed by.… Expand
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Luke_RiosNov 15, 2014
Fight Club delivers on every front possible. All those upset at the lack of resolution in a David Fincher film must be the same people that caused all peanut butter containers in North America to say: "Warning contains peanut". There is noFight Club delivers on every front possible. All those upset at the lack of resolution in a David Fincher film must be the same people that caused all peanut butter containers in North America to say: "Warning contains peanut". There is no genre to judge this film on because it created its own, it is a dark satire not a drama or comedy, but sort of a mix of the two in an amazing way.… Expand
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CorrectreviewsDec 4, 2014
Fight club is a unique and brilliant movie depicting inner struggles and the dangers of both materialism and radicalism. full of great quotes and thought provoking story lines. Its Highly detailed story is amazing not to mention a perfectlyFight club is a unique and brilliant movie depicting inner struggles and the dangers of both materialism and radicalism. full of great quotes and thought provoking story lines. Its Highly detailed story is amazing not to mention a perfectly executed plot twist that makes you want to watch the movie again for all the brilliant hints. Fight club is a classic and should be seen buy all movie lovers… Expand
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itchipodJun 28, 2016
Great Movie! I learned a lot about being an adult, working inside a company and having friends. Every man should watch this movie. The pacing is great and the story is relatable and funny.
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VinceRocks123Apr 17, 2015
a picture perfect satire of rebellion in the low levels of american society, this film's cult status has indeed glorified everyone's expectations in the years that followed. superb directed, some cool acting, and a mind-blowing script its thea picture perfect satire of rebellion in the low levels of american society, this film's cult status has indeed glorified everyone's expectations in the years that followed. superb directed, some cool acting, and a mind-blowing script its the number one coming of age American new wave that mixes and twists up everything a young viewer wants to see and make it into something cool, and tends to hit back at Chuck Palaniuk's version of a society littered with high ranking lifestyles ,community advertisements, and unpleasant businesses with a very pissed off underworld ready to rise up from the filth and fight back against the life that oppresses them.

A underrated classical mosaic, that mashes up Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange with Hitchcock's Strangers on A Train that will make you cringe with more graphic violence you haven't seen in any other film or adult rated comic

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EdwardGregoryApr 19, 2015
Suffering a boiling wave of utterly predictable tabloid controversy, This Monstrous Movie (® Daily Mail) seems to be 1999's Crash/NBK/Reservoir Dogs, a film so devastatingly toxic that its very existence is not only responsible for everySuffering a boiling wave of utterly predictable tabloid controversy, This Monstrous Movie (® Daily Mail) seems to be 1999's Crash/NBK/Reservoir Dogs, a film so devastatingly toxic that its very existence is not only responsible for every post-kebab scuffle, but the soaring divorce rate, teenage alcoholism and the terminal inadequacy of frozen pizza.

In fact, though definitely not one for the kiddiewinks, Fincher's film is a molasses-black comedy shot through with his blistering, hyper-kinetic style, a score that punches you in the chest, and standout performances from Pitt and Norton. And sadly, it's afflicted with one flaw that just ejects it from the masterpiece category.

Our narrator, 'Jack' (Norton), is a directionless everybloke who, when not weathering humiliating chewings-out at work, exists as an inadequate nighthawk, trying to cure his chronic insomnia by fixing on the synthetic sympathy of assorted nocturnal self-help groups. Solace is finally found with his head enveloped in a sobbing Meatloaf's pendulous **** **** while attending a support group for men with testicular cancer (told you this was black). The symbolism couldn't be clearer - if Jack isn't actually ball-less, he might as well be.

Something obviously has to give, and it does when Jack meets Tyler Durden (Pitt) on the plane home from a business trip. He arrives back at his apartment to find it in ruins - having mysteriously exploded in a fiery Armageddon of Ikea - so he calls Tyler, who invites him to crash round his place. And then invites him to punch him in the kisser. Which he does, and soon they're scrapping like squaddies in the car park, and enjoying it - the simple act of mano-a-mano rucking reminding Jack not only that he's alive, but that he's a he.

The craze spreads, and fight clubs start springing up all over the country with Tyler as their charismatic leader. But Tyler has a hidden agenda, and before Jack knows it, he's extending his organisation's activities into surreal random acts of anti-capitalist terrorism - the highly secret Project Mayhem. Starbucks coffee houses are razed. Corporate art is demolished. And rich, vain women have their own liposuctioned lard sold back to them as classy soap.

There are so many ways to read Fight Club that it's almost impossible to know where to start. Is it a fascistic call to action for a generation of dickless wonders? A homoerotic love story in which Jack is reintroduced to his nads before being carried off in Tyler's pneumatic arms? A satire on modern feminism's cartoonish views of what men are like, or...? Well, have a go yourself. It's half the fun.

The other half is Fincher's scorching style. From an opening title sequence that out-Sevens Seven's, he presents a maelstrom of celluloid sorcery. Flash cuts, subliminal images, fake cue dots, jumping film... it's a howling monster of a movie that virtually sticks its ravening snout out of the screen and bites you.

Norton is as fine as ever, but Pitt is the standout, lending Tyler a beguiling sense of glamour and danger, while the fights themselves - vicious brawls accompanied by the sound of cracking bones - herald the movie's most subversive image: men's blood-drenched, caved-in heads sporting huge, almost post-coital, smiles.

But then it starts to go awry. From the moment Project Mayhem is instituted, some of the sly blackness leaks out, and after a slew of implausibilities in the last half hour - including a twist out of the bottom of a cornflakes packet - it degenerates into an entertaining but vacuous comedy. Finally, having lost the courage of its gleefully nasty convictions, it concludes with a tiny burp of a bad gag. In the end, Fincher's brilliant film is, ironically, short in the cojones department - and if he wants to argue about it, we'd be happy to. Outside.
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EddyGregsApr 19, 2015
Insurance drone Jack (Norton) can't sleep, and haunts self-help groups for fatal illnesses until he encounters Tyler Durden (Pitt), a charismatic anarchist who invites him to move into his decrepit house after his condo is blown up. Jack andInsurance drone Jack (Norton) can't sleep, and haunts self-help groups for fatal illnesses until he encounters Tyler Durden (Pitt), a charismatic anarchist who invites him to move into his decrepit house after his condo is blown up. Jack and Tyler have recreational fist-fights, which expand into an underground masculinist movement. However, cracks appear in the relationship as Tyler cops off with a Goth bizarro (Bonham Carter) and his pranks go from subversive to near-homicidal.

There are so many ways to read Fight Club that it's almost impossible to know where to start. Is it a fascistic call to action for a generation of dickless wonders? A homoerotic love story in which Jack is reintroduced to his nads before being carried off in Tyler's pneumatic arms? A satire on modern feminism's cartoonish views of what men are like, or...? Well, have a go yourself. It's half the fun.

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