Fight Club

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Co-oProductionsFeb 26, 2014

This cult classic is on my top 10 list. Due to its original and creative plot and directing styles. The movie is quite shocking and brutal, but what is most shocking are the negative reviews on it. I have over-viewed lots of these bad reviewsThis cult classic is on my top 10 list. Due to its original and creative plot and directing styles. The movie is quite shocking and brutal, but what is most shocking are the negative reviews on it. I have over-viewed lots of these bad reviews and all they talk about is how much violence is in it, and judge little to nothing on the story and/or film quality. Needless to say i shall ignore those reviews due to their plain ignorant critics. Anyways, The story captures you quickly and is very fun to watch. The characters are interesting and fun, the shots are great, the plot is captivating, to sum it all up what isn't their to like about this movie.… Expand

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PrincethadonMar 4, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fight club is the best movie ever. I don't think anyone was expecting Tyler Durden to be a split personality or an alter ego of The Narrator. I think Edward Norton and Brad Pitt should do more movies together. Some people think that Marla was also a hallucination. I don't think so. I love the fact that this movie had a green outer look. Go to the Imdb and read the trivia because there are some pretty cool trivia facts. I want to tell you some but there are to many. I give this movie a 10 out of 10. And check out my page. Thanks for reading.… 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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DeadThePoolApr 8, 2014

Very Very Very Very Very Very Very Very Very Very Very Very Very Very Very Very Very Very Very Very Very Very Very Very Very Goooooooooooooooooooooooood Film!!!!! My favourite film!!!

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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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jcfilms17Jun 7, 2014

David Fincher has earned respect by many for Fight Club, The Social Network and other great films he has directed but easily this is his best. Fight Club starts out great, with cool edgy music and great narration and this movie only getsDavid Fincher has earned respect by many for Fight Club, The Social Network and other great films he has directed but easily this is his best. Fight Club starts out great, with cool edgy music and great narration and this movie only gets better from there. Throughout I want this movie to go on forever and when you reach the end and you realize what this movie has been leading up to thats when you realize that this movie has an incredible plot, script, and is acted out by Norton and Pitt very vividly and thought out. Fight Club leaves you wanting more, and sadly it cannot provide for that but with great directing by Fincher, a great plot and script Fight Club is definetly one of my favorite movies of all time. 10/10… Expand

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JakcsColdSweatSep 28, 2014

There are so many kinds of violent dramas, but, Fight Club, for long, shows the best.
It´s a combination of incredible mind-blowing scenes and incredible quotes for the script talking about life and self destruction doing what we don´t want.There are so many kinds of violent dramas, but, Fight Club, for long, shows the best.
It´s a combination of incredible mind-blowing scenes and incredible quotes for the script talking about life and self destruction doing what we don´t want. Brad Pitt shows the most epic way for rolling the mean paper of the movie. For different kinds of reasons, Edward Norton´s actuation was one of the best I´ve seen ever, so so so so great,

Fight club is special making people think about their lives. For me, Fight Club made a change in my way of living, it gives a bubblegum stock in one of your shoes, a bubblegum that will follow you all your life long.

As in Se7en, Pitt´s deserves an Oscar for his paper, and Fight Club should won the Best Picture one, this movie can cause special effects in the people´s mind, giving them a light to follow. Before this movie, I couldn´t guess that a girl can act so good, obviously talking about Helena Bonham Carter.

In some words, the movie is, in my opinion, unique, epic, special, mind-blowing, astonishing, and necessary to see before rest in peace.… 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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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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MovieManiac83Apr 23, 2015

With its kinetic style, visceral approach, compelling storyline, and powerful social message, Fight Club makes a commanding case to be considered the '90s version of A Clockwork Orange. In a time when so few motion pictures leave an impact,With its kinetic style, visceral approach, compelling storyline, and powerful social message, Fight Club makes a commanding case to be considered the '90s version of A Clockwork Orange. In a time when so few motion pictures leave an impact, Fight Club refuses to be ignored or dismissed. The experience lingers, demanding to be pondered and considered, and, unlike 95% of modern-day thrillers, there is a great deal here to think about and argue over. Fight Club presents an overload of thought-provoking material that works on so many levels as to offer grist for the mills of thousands of reviews, feature articles, and post-screening conversations.

Pre-release interest in Fight Club was understandably high, primarily because of those involved with the project. Jim Uhls' script is based on an influential novel by Chuck Palahniuk (a book that, while not required material in schools, has consumed the free time of countless readers). The lead actor is the ever-popular Brad Pitt, who makes his strongest bid to date to shed his pretty boy image and don the mantle of a serious thespian. Those dubious about Pitt's ability to pull this off in the wake of his recent attempts in Seven Years in Tibet (which is briefly referenced as an in-joke during Fight Club) and Meet Joe Black will suffer a change of heart after seeing this film. Pitt's male co-star, Edward Norton, is widely recognized as one of the most intelligent and versatile performers of his generation. And Fight Club's director, David Fincher, has already made a huge artistic impression on movie-goers with only three features to his credit: Alien 3, Seven (starring Pitt), and The Game. Mix these elements together in Fox's publicity blender, and Fight Club will not carry the title of "Best Movie of 1999 That No One Saw."

Told in a conventional fashion, Fight Club would still have been engaging. However, Fincher's gritty, restless style turns it into a visual masterpiece. The overall experience is every bit as surreal as watching Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange. This is a tale that unfolds in an eerie alternate universe where the melodies of life have the same rhythm as in ours but are in a different key. Fincher also shows just enough restraint that his flourishes seem like important parts of the storytelling method instead of gimmicks. And there are a lot of them. In one scene, a character's apartment is laid out like a page in a furniture catalog, complete with text blurbs superimposed on the screen describing the various pieces. There are occasional single frame interruptions that flash by so quickly that they may pass unnoticed. The film opens with a truly inventive close-up - one that literally gets under the skin. Also in play: a non-linear chronology, a voiceover by a narrator who might not be entirely reliable, frequent breaking of the fourth wall, and an occasional freeze-frame. As was true of Fincher's other three films, Fight Club is dark and fast-paced. There's not a lot of time for introspection. One could call this MTV style, but, unlike many equally frantic movies, there's a reason for each quick cut beyond preventing viewers from becoming bored.

Perhaps the most discussed aspect of Fight Club will be its attitude towards and graphic depiction of violence. Even before the film's official premiere, voices have been raised claiming that the movie glorifies violence by portraying it as something positive. This was the complaint leveled against A Clockwork Orange, which, less than three decades after its controversial release, is universally regarded as a classic. There's no denying that Fight Club is a violent movie. Some sequences are so brutal that a portion of the viewing audience will turn away. (The scene that caused me to wince was when one character reached into his mouth and pulled out a loose tooth.) But the purpose of showing all this bloody pummeling is to make a telling point about the bestial nature of man and what can happen when the numbing effects of day-to-day drudgery cause people to go a little crazy. The men who become members of Fight Club are victims of the dehumanizing and desensitizing power of modern-day society. They have become cogs in a wheel. The only way they can regain a sense of individuality is by getting in touch with the primal, barbaric instincts of pain and violence.

It remains to be seen whether Fight Club will generate any Oscars. The strength of the writing, direction, and acting justifies a stream of nominations, but quality has never been the driving factor in who is recognized by the Academy. Regardless of how it is received in February, when the nominations are announced, Fight Club is a memorable and superior motion picture - a rare movie that does not abandon insight in its quest to jolt the viewer. This marriage of adrenaline and intelligence will make Fight Club a contender for many Best 10 lists at the end of 1999.… Expand

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CinemaBlendMay 6, 2015

With its kinetic style, visceral approach, compelling storyline, and powerful social message, Fight Club makes a commanding case to be considered the '90s version of A Clockwork Orange. In a time when so few motion pictures leave an impact,With its kinetic style, visceral approach, compelling storyline, and powerful social message, Fight Club makes a commanding case to be considered the '90s version of A Clockwork Orange. In a time when so few motion pictures leave an impact, Fight Club refuses to be ignored or dismissed. The experience lingers, demanding to be pondered and considered, and, unlike 95% of modern-day thrillers, there is a great deal here to think about and argue over. Fight Club presents an overload of thought-provoking material that works on so many levels as to offer grist for the mills of thousands of reviews, feature articles, and post-screening conversations.

Pre-release interest in Fight Club was understandably high, primarily because of those involved with the project. Jim Uhls' script is based on an influential novel by Chuck Palahniuk (a book that, while not required material in schools, has consumed the free time of countless readers). The lead actor is the ever-popular Brad Pitt, who makes his strongest bid to date to shed his pretty boy image and don the mantle of a serious thespian. Those dubious about Pitt's ability to pull this off in the wake of his recent attempts in Seven Years in Tibet (which is briefly referenced as an in-joke during Fight Club) and Meet Joe Black will suffer a change of heart after seeing this film. Pitt's male co-star, Edward Norton, is widely recognized as one of the most intelligent and versatile performers of his generation. And Fight Club's director, David Fincher, has already made a huge artistic impression on movie-goers with only three features to his credit: Alien 3, Seven (starring Pitt), and The Game. Mix these elements together in Fox's publicity blender, and Fight Club will not carry the title of "Best Movie of 1999 That No One Saw."

Told in a conventional fashion, Fight Club would still have been engaging. However, Fincher's gritty, restless style turns it into a visual masterpiece. The overall experience is every bit as surreal as watching Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange. This is a tale that unfolds in an eerie alternate universe where the melodies of life have the same rhythm as in ours but are in a different key. Fincher also shows just enough restraint that his flourishes seem like important parts of the storytelling method instead of gimmicks. And there are a lot of them. In one scene, a character's apartment is laid out like a page in a furniture catalog, complete with text blurbs superimposed on the screen describing the various pieces. There are occasional single frame interruptions that flash by so quickly that they may pass unnoticed. The film opens with a truly inventive close-up - one that literally gets under the skin. Also in play: a non-linear chronology, a voiceover by a narrator who might not be entirely reliable, frequent breaking of the fourth wall, and an occasional freeze-frame. As was true of Fincher's other three films, Fight Club is dark and fast-paced. There's not a lot of time for introspection. One could call this MTV style, but, unlike many equally frantic movies, there's a reason for each quick cut beyond preventing viewers from becoming bored.

Perhaps the most discussed aspect of Fight Club will be its attitude towards and graphic depiction of violence. Even before the film's official premiere, voices have been raised claiming that the movie glorifies violence by portraying it as something positive. This was the complaint leveled against A Clockwork Orange, which, less than three decades after its controversial release, is universally regarded as a classic. There's no denying that Fight Club is a violent movie. Some sequences are so brutal that a portion of the viewing audience will turn away. (The scene that caused me to wince was when one character reached into his mouth and pulled out a loose tooth.) But the purpose of showing all this bloody pummeling is to make a telling point about the bestial nature of man and what can happen when the numbing effects of day-to-day drudgery cause people to go a little crazy. The men who become members of Fight Club are victims of the dehumanizing and desensitizing power of modern-day society. They have become cogs in a wheel. The only way they can regain a sense of individuality is by getting in touch with the primal, barbaric instincts of pain and violence.

It remains to be seen whether Fight Club will generate any Oscars. The strength of the writing, direction, and acting justifies a stream of nominations, but quality has never been the driving factor in who is recognized by the Academy. Regardless of how it is received in February, when the nominations are announced, Fight Club is a memorable and superior motion picture - a rare movie that does not abandon insight in its quest to jolt the viewer. This marriage of adrenaline and intelligence will make Fight Club a contender for many Best 10 lists at the end of 1999.… Expand

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CinemaSinsMay 9, 2015

With its kinetic style, visceral approach, compelling storyline, and powerful social message, Fight Club makes a commanding case to be considered the '90s version of A Clockwork Orange. In a time when so few motion pictures leave an impact,With its kinetic style, visceral approach, compelling storyline, and powerful social message, Fight Club makes a commanding case to be considered the '90s version of A Clockwork Orange. In a time when so few motion pictures leave an impact, Fight Club refuses to be ignored or dismissed. The experience lingers, demanding to be pondered and considered, and, unlike 95% of modern-day thrillers, there is a great deal here to think about and argue over. Fight Club presents an overload of thought-provoking material that works on so many levels as to offer grist for the mills of thousands of reviews, feature articles, and post-screening conversations.

Pre-release interest in Fight Club was understandably high, primarily because of those involved with the project. Jim Uhls' script is based on an influential novel by Chuck Palahniuk (a book that, while not required material in schools, has consumed the free time of countless readers). The lead actor is the ever-popular Brad Pitt, who makes his strongest bid to date to shed his pretty boy image and don the mantle of a serious thespian. Those dubious about Pitt's ability to pull this off in the wake of his recent attempts in Seven Years in Tibet (which is briefly referenced as an in-joke during Fight Club) and Meet Joe Black will suffer a change of heart after seeing this film. Pitt's male co-star, Edward Norton, is widely recognized as one of the most intelligent and versatile performers of his generation. And Fight Club's director, David Fincher, has already made a huge artistic impression on movie-goers with only three features to his credit: Alien 3, Seven (starring Pitt), and The Game. Mix these elements together in Fox's publicity blender, and Fight Club will not carry the title of "Best Movie of 1999 That No One Saw."

Told in a conventional fashion, Fight Club would still have been engaging. However, Fincher's gritty, restless style turns it into a visual masterpiece. The overall experience is every bit as surreal as watching Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange. This is a tale that unfolds in an eerie alternate universe where the melodies of life have the same rhythm as in ours but are in a different key. Fincher also shows just enough restraint that his flourishes seem like important parts of the storytelling method instead of gimmicks. And there are a lot of them. In one scene, a character's apartment is laid out like a page in a furniture catalog, complete with text blurbs superimposed on the screen describing the various pieces. There are occasional single frame interruptions that flash by so quickly that they may pass unnoticed. The film opens with a truly inventive close-up - one that literally gets under the skin. Also in play: a non-linear chronology, a voiceover by a narrator who might not be entirely reliable, frequent breaking of the fourth wall, and an occasional freeze-frame. As was true of Fincher's other three films, Fight Club is dark and fast-paced. There's not a lot of time for introspection. One could call this MTV style, but, unlike many equally frantic movies, there's a reason for each quick cut beyond preventing viewers from becoming bored.

In A Clockwork Orange, Kubrick depicted the actions of the Droogs but did not condone it. This is Fincher's approach in Fight Club. As the film progresses, he systematically reveals each new turn in an ever-deepening spiral that descends into darkness and madness. There's also a heavy element of satire and black comedy. Macabre humor can be found everywhere, from the pithy quips traded by Jack and Tyler to the way Jack interacts with his boss. When combined together, the satire, violence, and unpredictable narrative make a lasting and forceful statement about modern-day society. It's a timely message that hints at why there are post office shootings and kids in schools killing their fellow students. By blaming movies like Fight Club for real-life horrors, politicians want us to look at the world through rose-colored glasses that they have tinted. Instead, Fincher offers a clear, uncompromising portrait that disturbs because it is perceptive and defies the facile answers proffered by elected officials. Movies are not to blame. Guns are not to blame. People and the society that has spawned and stifled them are.

It remains to be seen whether Fight Club will generate any Oscars. The strength of the writing, direction, and acting justifies a stream of nominations, but quality has never been the driving factor in who is recognized by the Academy. Regardless of how it is received in February, when the nominations are announced, Fight Club is a memorable and superior motion picture - a rare movie that does not abandon insight in its quest to jolt the viewer. This marriage of adrenaline and intelligence will make Fight Club a contender for many Best 10 lists at the end of 1999.… Expand

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markkermodeJun 19, 2015

With its kinetic style, visceral approach, compelling storyline, and powerful social message, Fight Club makes a commanding case to be considered the '90s version of A Clockwork Orange. In a time when so few motion pictures leave an impact,With its kinetic style, visceral approach, compelling storyline, and powerful social message, Fight Club makes a commanding case to be considered the '90s version of A Clockwork Orange. In a time when so few motion pictures leave an impact, Fight Club refuses to be ignored or dismissed. The experience lingers, demanding to be pondered and considered, and, unlike 95% of modern-day thrillers, there is a great deal here to think about and argue over. Fight Club presents an overload of thought-provoking material that works on so many levels as to offer grist for the mills of thousands of reviews, feature articles, and post-screening conversations.

Pre-release interest in Fight Club was understandably high, primarily because of those involved with the project. Jim Uhls' script is based on an influential novel by Chuck Palahniuk (a book that, while not required material in schools, has consumed the free time of countless readers). The lead actor is the ever-popular Brad Pitt, who makes his strongest bid to date to shed his pretty boy image and don the mantle of a serious thespian. Those dubious about Pitt's ability to pull this off in the wake of his recent attempts in Seven Years in Tibet (which is briefly referenced as an in-joke during Fight Club) and Meet Joe Black will suffer a change of heart after seeing this film. Pitt's male co-star, Edward Norton, is widely recognized as one of the most intelligent and versatile performers of his generation. And Fight Club's director, David Fincher, has already made a huge artistic impression on movie-goers with only three features to his credit: Alien 3, Seven (starring Pitt), and The Game. Mix these elements together in Fox's publicity blender, and Fight Club will not carry the title of "Best Movie of 1999 That No One Saw."

In addition to lead actors Pitt, Norton, and Bonham Carter, all of whom do impeccable work, there are a pair of notable supporting players. The first is Meat Loaf (yes, that Meat Loaf), who portrays the ineffectual Bob. It's a surprisingly strong performance, with the singer-turned-actor capturing the nuances of a complex character. Jared Leto, who is becoming better known to audiences (he was recently in The Thin Red Line), is the blond Angel Face.

Told in a conventional fashion, Fight Club would still have been engaging. However, Fincher's gritty, restless style turns it into a visual masterpiece. The overall experience is every bit as surreal as watching Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange. This is a tale that unfolds in an eerie alternate universe where the melodies of life have the same rhythm as in ours but are in a different key. Fincher also shows just enough restraint that his flourishes seem like important parts of the storytelling method instead of gimmicks. And there are a lot of them. In one scene, a character's apartment is laid out like a page in a furniture catalog, complete with text blurbs superimposed on the screen describing the various pieces. There are occasional single frame interruptions that flash by so quickly that they may pass unnoticed. The film opens with a truly inventive close-up - one that literally gets under the skin. Also in play: a non-linear chronology, a voiceover by a narrator who might not be entirely reliable, frequent breaking of the fourth wall, and an occasional freeze-frame. As was true of Fincher's other three films, Fight Club is dark and fast-paced. There's not a lot of time for introspection. One could call this MTV style, but, unlike many equally frantic movies, there's a reason for each quick cut beyond preventing viewers from becoming bored.

In A Clockwork Orange, Kubrick depicted the actions of the Droogs but did not condone it. This is Fincher's approach in Fight Club. As the film progresses, he systematically reveals each new turn in an ever-deepening spiral that descends into darkness and madness. There's also a heavy element of satire and black comedy. Macabre humor can be found everywhere, from the pithy quips traded by Jack and Tyler to the way Jack interacts with his boss. When combined together, the satire, violence, and unpredictable narrative make a lasting and forceful statement about modern-day society. It's a timely message that hints at why there are post office shootings and kids in schools killing their fellow students. By blaming movies like Fight Club for real-life horrors, politicians want us to look at the world through rose-colored glasses that they have tinted. Instead, Fincher offers a clear, uncompromising portrait that disturbs because it is perceptive and defies the facile answers proffered by elected officials. Movies are not to blame. Guns are not to blame. People and the society that has spawned and stifled them are.

Fight Club is a memorable and superior motion picture - a rare movie that does not abandon insight in its quest to jolt the viewer. This marriage of adrenaline and intelligence will make Fight Club a contender for many Best 10 lists at the end of 1999.… Expand

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Bartholomew123Jul 2, 2015

If you're looking to get punched in the face, then kicked in the mind by a movie. You must watch this. Probably one of my favorite movies. It somehow gets better the second time you watch it!

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theepurplepandaOct 11, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I knew nothing about Fight Club going in. I'd seen three other Fincher films before this one (this is very different from his other films). I thought it was going to be about a guy in some sort of gang who wants to leave but can't because he'll be killed or something. I was sorta right. Not really. Fight Club is about a guy named Edward Norton who starts a fight club that gets out of hand or about a guy trying to figure out who he is and what his purpose is in life or about a guy with multiple personality disorder. Maybe, all three. It was filmed in 1999 by David Fincher. Apparently, it's based off a 1996 novel of the same name. I'm actually okay with having watched the movie first because I bet it was better than the novel.

Edward is a super likable character. Not only do you really care about him but also about his very relatable feelings of unimportance. But the one thing that makes him the most likable is his voice overs. Voice overs make movies so much more fun to watch and really let you understand how the character thinks and observes things. Shawshank and American Psycho are the two best examples I can think of right now. I just realized all those films are based on novels. That's what books have always had over movies. You are in the character's head seeing things through their eyes. You end up bonding with the main character more and you care much more about what happens to them. Voice overs are a great way to bring this aspect into film.

I loved how natural the fight club was. If an idiot made this film, the fight club would have been formed in the first ten minutes because of a random sequence of consequential events. Instead, every thing slowly ends up happening. A bunch of small choices and moments led to the fight club being formed. Edward's personality shows why a guy like him would start such a club and because of this everything that happens in the movie feels natural and not forced to make the movie more suspenseful or fun. In Gravity, everything bad that could ever happen ends up happening to Sandra Bullock. This is a cheap and lazy way to keep the movie interesting. Everything in Fight Club just feels more real and it's much harder to not be sucked into the film.

It's great that they put the enjoyment of the movie before it's meaning. I felt that instead of shoving a bunch of symbolism and philosophical questions down your throat (looking at you Matrix), it makes sure the movie stays fun and interesting and treats it's meaning like icing on a wonderful cake. Not saying that the film's meaning isn't important but enjoyability should come first. I'm sure I can't be the only one who noticed but it really felt like fight club was a lot like self harm. Literally and metaphorically. They are hurting themselves with intense pain to make everything else more numb. Or smaller things like when in the restaurant, Edward gets offered a smoke and he says he doesn't smoke. Two or three scenes later he's smoking while walking down the street.

10/10 -- Masterpiece.I really can't think of anything wrong with this movie and everyone should watch it at least once. I might have to start watching all of Fincher's other movies and make a best to worst list. Also, the close up scenes were the coolest and I won't forget to mention the awesome Tyler Durden job scene.

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Dingo-_-2007Nov 24, 2015

The film is just so incredibly different from any other films out there and it's really, really good. The acting from everyone is top notch and it's really something different. I you haven't watched it, go watch it.

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aadityamudharApr 18, 2016

Great film; negative reviews here often reflect a sloppy or down-right non-existent understanding of the movie. Case in point: "..spend two hours wondering why the characters would rather punch each other than do something useful with theirGreat film; negative reviews here often reflect a sloppy or down-right non-existent understanding of the movie. Case in point: "..spend two hours wondering why the characters would rather punch each other than do something useful with their time and energy." - Alexander G. Now obviously, anyone who was actually attentive to the movie knows that they DID do something useful, and they fought for a reason.… Expand

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TheMovieDoctorJan 7, 2016

With its kinetic style, visceral approach, compelling storyline, and powerful social message, Fight Club makes a commanding case to be considered the '90s version of A Clockwork Orange. In a time when so few motion pictures leave an impact,With its kinetic style, visceral approach, compelling storyline, and powerful social message, Fight Club makes a commanding case to be considered the '90s version of A Clockwork Orange. In a time when so few motion pictures leave an impact, Fight Club refuses to be ignored or dismissed. The experience lingers, demanding to be pondered and considered, and, unlike 95% of modern-day thrillers, there is a great deal here to think about and argue over. Fight Club presents an overload of thought-provoking material that works on so many levels as to offer grist for the mills of thousands of reviews, feature articles, and post-screening conversations.

Pre-release interest in Fight Club was understandably high, primarily because of those involved with the project. Jim Uhls' script is based on an influential novel by Chuck Palahniuk (a book that, while not required material in schools, has consumed the free time of countless readers). The lead actor is the ever-popular Brad Pitt, who makes his strongest bid to date to shed his pretty boy image and don the mantle of a serious thespian. Those dubious about Pitt's ability to pull this off in the wake of his recent attempts in Seven Years in Tibet (which is briefly referenced as an in-joke during Fight Club) and Meet Joe Black will suffer a change of heart after seeing this film. Pitt's male co-star, Edward Norton, is widely recognized as one of the most intelligent and versatile performers of his generation. And Fight Club's director, David Fincher, has already made a huge artistic impression on movie-goers with only three features to his credit: Alien 3, Seven (starring Pitt), and The Game. Mix these elements together in Fox's publicity blender, and Fight Club will not carry the title of "Best Movie of 1999 That No One Saw."

Told in a conventional fashion, Fight Club would still have been engaging. However, Fincher's gritty, restless style turns it into a visual masterpiece. The overall experience is every bit as surreal as watching Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange. This is a tale that unfolds in an eerie alternate universe where the melodies of life have the same rhythm as in ours but are in a different key. Fincher also shows just enough restraint that his flourishes seem like important parts of the storytelling method instead of gimmicks. And there are a lot of them. In one scene, a character's apartment is laid out like a page in a furniture catalog, complete with text blurbs superimposed on the screen describing the various pieces. There are occasional single frame interruptions that flash by so quickly that they may pass unnoticed. The film opens with a truly inventive close-up - one that literally gets under the skin. Also in play: a non-linear chronology, a voiceover by a narrator who might not be entirely reliable, frequent breaking of the fourth wall, and an occasional freeze-frame. As was true of Fincher's other three films, Fight Club is dark and fast-paced. There's not a lot of time for introspection. One could call this MTV style, but, unlike many equally frantic movies, there's a reason for each quick cut beyond preventing viewers from becoming bored.

Perhaps the most discussed aspect of Fight Club will be its attitude towards and graphic depiction of violence. Even before the film's official premiere, voices have been raised claiming that the movie glorifies violence by portraying it as something positive. This was the complaint leveled against A Clockwork Orange, which, less than three decades after its controversial release, is universally regarded as a classic. There's no denying that Fight Club is a violent movie. Some sequences are so brutal that a portion of the viewing audience will turn away. (The scene that caused me to wince was when one character reached into his mouth and pulled out a loose tooth.) But the purpose of showing all this bloody pummeling is to make a telling point about the bestial nature of man and what can happen when the numbing effects of day-to-day drudgery cause people to go a little crazy. The men who become members of Fight Club are victims of the dehumanizing and desensitizing power of modern-day society. They have become cogs in a wheel. The only way they can regain a sense of individuality is by getting in touch with the primal, barbaric instincts of pain and violence.

It remains to be seen whether Fight Club will generate any Oscars. The strength of the writing, direction, and acting justifies a stream of nominations, but quality has never been the driving factor in who is recognized by the Academy. Regardless of how it is received in February, when the nominations are announced, Fight Club is a memorable and superior motion picture - a rare movie that does not abandon insight in its quest to jolt the viewer. This marriage of adrenaline and intelligence will make Fight Club a contender for many Best 10 lists at the end of 1999.… Expand

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CinemassacreMar 13, 2016

From “Alien3” through “Seven” and “The Game,” David Fincher has always been attracted to dark material. In Chuck Palahniuk’s novel of the same name about a cult of men who channel their pent-up physical aggression into increasinglyFrom “Alien3” through “Seven” and “The Game,” David Fincher has always been attracted to dark material. In Chuck Palahniuk’s novel of the same name about a cult of men who channel their pent-up physical aggression into increasingly destructive pursuits, the director has found his most disturbing subject matter yet. And in debuting screenwriter Jim Uhls’ clever, savagely witty script and the unremitting volley of information it launches, Fincher has found the perfect countermeasures to balance his coldly atmospheric, often distancing style.

The position on violence here can be read on a number of levels. Somewhat controversially in light of the post-Littleton, Colo., debate, “Fight Club” plays mischievously with film conventions, almost winking at the audience to convey the characters’ awareness of being part of a movie that deals in hot-button issues. This rather audaciously gives the impression of a film throwing the responsibility for violence back onto society and refusing to accept blame.

Set in an unidentified, semi-stylized city, the story’s nameless narrator (Edward Norton) is introduced with a gun in his mouth before backing up six months to recap his troubles with insomnia. Refusing to treat him, a doctor instructs him instead to sit in on a testicular cancer victims’ group to put his own pain in perspective. He quickly becomes addicted to support groups for a range of terminal illnesses, freely weeping and embracing his “fellow” sufferers as a means to find the release he needs to sleep.

But the arrival of another tourist, Marla Singer (Helena Bonham Carter), makes him uncomfortable with his dishonesty. Her blithe admission that the support groups are “cheaper than a movie and there’s free coffee” is one of many instances in which pitch-black, corrosive humor touches subjects that will make many audiences blanch with indignation.

Around this time, he meets enigmatic Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt), who makes and sells soap for a living while moonlighting as a projectionist, splicing pornographic images into family films, and as a waiter, sabotaging meals. When the narrator’s apartment and all his diligently accumulated material possessions are destroyed in a freak explosion, he calls Tyler for a place to stay.

They meet at a bar and get tanked together, after which Tyler amicably picks a fight that seals their bond and marks the beginning of a phenomenon that each week attracts new participants. The narrator moves into the dilapidated mansion in a toxic waste area that Tyler calls home, routinely continuing his job all week as an auto safety checker but waiting for the charge that comes with fighting each Saturday night in a club whose members are sworn to secrecy.

A persuasive speaker who encourages a lost generation of men to access pain as a remedy for contemporary despair and numbness, Tyler’s following quickly grows. Fight club chapters start springing up across the country and when Tyler begins assigning homework, the members take their aggressive behavior into the outside world with acts of violence, vandalism and subversiveness. His disciples start turning up at the house to enlist in an army for Project Mayhem, the full extent of which is only gradually revealed.

The narrator’s feelings veer from rejection and abandonment after Tyler’s sudden disappearance to moral revulsion as he sets out to stop a dramatic chain of events and is brought face to face with discoveries regarding his true nature that provide the story’s big twist.

Pitt is cool, charismatic and more dynamically physical perhaps than he has been since his breakthrough role in “Thelma and Louise,” while Bonham Carter, outfitted like a gothic prom queen and spouting acerbic maxims with attitude to burn, demolishes any residue of her buttoned-up Merchant-Ivory image in a tough, sharp-edged turn.

In a film that requires the viewer to keep absorbing information for most of its two-hours-plus duration, Fincher never loosens his grip on the material, with editor James Haygood contributing to establish a driving pace. As always with the director’s work, visual aspects are consistently impressive, from Alex McDowell’s richly elaborate, at times a little too slick production design to the drained, often greenish or jaundiced tones of d.p. Jeff Cronenweth’s extremely mobile widescreen lensing, which includes several knockout sequences in which the camera careens through skin tissue, electrical circuitry or bomb wiring. Also notable are the complex sound design and dreamy techno score by the Dust Brothers (Michael Simpson, John King).… Expand

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MovieMasterEdMar 22, 2016

With its kinetic style, visceral approach, compelling storyline, and powerful social message, Fight Club makes a commanding case to be considered the '90s version of A Clockwork Orange. In a time when so few motion pictures leave an impact,With its kinetic style, visceral approach, compelling storyline, and powerful social message, Fight Club makes a commanding case to be considered the '90s version of A Clockwork Orange. In a time when so few motion pictures leave an impact, Fight Club refuses to be ignored or dismissed. The experience lingers, demanding to be pondered and considered, and, unlike 95% of modern-day thrillers, there is a great deal here to think about and argue over. Fight Club presents an overload of thought-provoking material that works on so many levels as to offer grist for the mills of thousands of reviews, feature articles, and post-screening conversations.

Pre-release interest in Fight Club was understandably high, primarily because of those involved with the project. Jim Uhls' script is based on an influential novel by Chuck Palahniuk (a book that, while not required material in schools, has consumed the free time of countless readers). The lead actor is the ever-popular Brad Pitt, who makes his strongest bid to date to shed his pretty boy image and don the mantle of a serious thespian. Those dubious about Pitt's ability to pull this off in the wake of his recent attempts in Seven Years in Tibet (which is briefly referenced as an in-joke during Fight Club) and Meet Joe Black will suffer a change of heart after seeing this film. Pitt's male co-star, Edward Norton, is widely recognized as one of the most intelligent and versatile performers of his generation. And Fight Club's director, David Fincher, has already made a huge artistic impression on movie-goers with only three features to his credit: Alien 3, Seven (starring Pitt), and The Game. Mix these elements together in Fox's publicity blender, and Fight Club will not carry the title of "Best Movie of 1999 That No One Saw."

In addition to lead actors Pitt, Norton, and Bonham Carter, all of whom do impeccable work, there are a pair of notable supporting players. The first is Meat Loaf (yes, that Meat Loaf), who portrays the ineffectual Bob. It's a surprisingly strong performance, with the singer-turned-actor capturing the nuances of a complex character. Jared Leto, who is becoming better known to audiences (he was recently in The Thin Red Line), is the blond Angel Face.

Told in a conventional fashion, Fight Club would still have been engaging. However, Fincher's gritty, restless style turns it into a visual masterpiece. The overall experience is every bit as surreal as watching Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange. This is a tale that unfolds in an eerie alternate universe where the melodies of life have the same rhythm as in ours but are in a different key. Fincher also shows just enough restraint that his flourishes seem like important parts of the storytelling method instead of gimmicks. And there are a lot of them. In one scene, a character's apartment is laid out like a page in a furniture catalog, complete with text blurbs superimposed on the screen describing the various pieces. There are occasional single frame interruptions that flash by so quickly that they may pass unnoticed. The film opens with a truly inventive close-up - one that literally gets under the skin. Also in play: a non-linear chronology, a voiceover by a narrator who might not be entirely reliable, frequent breaking of the fourth wall, and an occasional freeze-frame. As was true of Fincher's other three films, Fight Club is dark and fast-paced. There's not a lot of time for introspection. One could call this MTV style, but, unlike many equally frantic movies, there's a reason for each quick cut beyond preventing viewers from becoming bored.

Perhaps the most discussed aspect of Fight Club will be its attitude towards and graphic depiction of violence. Even before the film's official premiere, voices have been raised claiming that the movie glorifies violence by portraying it as something positive. This was the complaint leveled against A Clockwork Orange, which, less than three decades after its controversial release, is universally regarded as a classic. There's no denying that Fight Club is a violent movie. Some sequences are so brutal that a portion of the viewing audience will turn away. (The scene that caused me to wince was when one character reached into his mouth and pulled out a loose tooth.) But the purpose of showing all this bloody pummeling is to make a telling point about the bestial nature of man and what can happen when the numbing effects of day-to-day drudgery cause people to go a little crazy. The men who become members of Fight Club are victims of the dehumanizing and desensitizing power of modern-day society. They have become cogs in a wheel. The only way they can regain a sense of individuality is by getting in touch with the primal, barbaric instincts of pain and violence.

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hugoferreiraAug 28, 2018

This movie is the higher point in Fincher's curriculum and one of the all time greats. Already a classic and one of my personal favorites of all time, this movie is pure adrenaline compressed in around 2 hours of Chuck Palahniuk visualThis movie is the higher point in Fincher's curriculum and one of the all time greats. Already a classic and one of my personal favorites of all time, this movie is pure adrenaline compressed in around 2 hours of Chuck Palahniuk visual representation mastered to perfection. No matter how many times you watch it you'll get stuck in wonder in what is in my opinion the greatest/weird/insightful mind of a character ever created. Tyler Durden vision comes in this movie, as well as the book, to haunt every thought in your mind. The only think i didn't like in this movie are this so called professional movie critics. Sure anyone have their own opinion and good but some of the arguments of this so called professional aren't arguments at all. If there's an unrealistic tone in this movie? Yes, of course that's why is a movie and not a documentary. And is this movie mannish, or whatever that means? Yes, a lot, and so what? Does that mean it's less good just because doesn't appeal to the latest trends of this easily offended society? Well to wrap it up, every minute of this movie is pure joy (in every sense of the way, even in scary traumatic way) and hope you, reader, enjoy it as much as i did.… Expand

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ReelViews94Mar 23, 2016

From “Alien3” through “Seven” and “The Game,” David Fincher has always been attracted to dark material. In Chuck Palahniuk’s novel of the same name about a cult of men who channel their pent-up physical aggression into increasinglyFrom “Alien3” through “Seven” and “The Game,” David Fincher has always been attracted to dark material. In Chuck Palahniuk’s novel of the same name about a cult of men who channel their pent-up physical aggression into increasingly destructive pursuits, the director has found his most disturbing subject matter yet. And in debuting screenwriter Jim Uhls’ clever, savagely witty script and the unremitting volley of information it launches, Fincher has found the perfect countermeasures to balance his coldly atmospheric, often distancing style.

The position on violence here can be read on a number of levels. Somewhat controversially in light of the post-Littleton, Colo., debate, “Fight Club” plays mischievously with film conventions, almost winking at the audience to convey the characters’ awareness of being part of a movie that deals in hot-button issues. This rather audaciously gives the impression of a film throwing the responsibility for violence back onto society and refusing to accept blame.

Set in an unidentified, semi-stylized city, the story’s nameless narrator (Edward Norton) is introduced with a gun in his mouth before backing up six months to recap his troubles with insomnia. Refusing to treat him, a doctor instructs him instead to sit in on a testicular cancer victims’ group to put his own pain in perspective. He quickly becomes addicted to support groups for a range of terminal illnesses, freely weeping and embracing his “fellow” sufferers as a means to find the release he needs to sleep.

But the arrival of another tourist, Marla Singer (Helena Bonham Carter), makes him uncomfortable with his dishonesty. Her blithe admission that the support groups are “cheaper than a movie and there’s free coffee” is one of many instances in which pitch-black, corrosive humor touches subjects that will make many audiences blanch with indignation.

Around this time, he meets enigmatic Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt), who makes and sells soap for a living while moonlighting as a projectionist, splicing pornographic images into family films, and as a waiter, sabotaging meals. When the narrator’s apartment and all his diligently accumulated material possessions are destroyed in a freak explosion, he calls Tyler for a place to stay.

They meet at a bar and get tanked together, after which Tyler amicably picks a fight that seals their bond and marks the beginning of a phenomenon that each week attracts new participants. The narrator moves into the dilapidated mansion in a toxic waste area that Tyler calls home, routinely continuing his job all week as an auto safety checker but waiting for the charge that comes with fighting each Saturday night in a club whose members are sworn to secrecy.

A persuasive speaker who encourages a lost generation of men to access pain as a remedy for contemporary despair and numbness, Tyler’s following quickly grows. Fight club chapters start springing up across the country and when Tyler begins assigning homework, the members take their aggressive behavior into the outside world with acts of violence, vandalism and subversiveness. His disciples start turning up at the house to enlist in an army for Project Mayhem, the full extent of which is only gradually revealed.

The narrator’s feelings veer from rejection and abandonment after Tyler’s sudden disappearance to moral revulsion as he sets out to stop a dramatic chain of events and is brought face to face with discoveries regarding his true nature that provide the story’s big twist.

Pitt is cool, charismatic and more dynamically physical perhaps than he has been since his breakthrough role in “Thelma and Louise,” while Bonham Carter, outfitted like a gothic prom queen and spouting acerbic maxims with attitude to burn, demolishes any residue of her buttoned-up Merchant-Ivory image in a tough, sharp-edged turn.

In a film that requires the viewer to keep absorbing information for most of its two-hours-plus duration, Fincher never loosens his grip on the material, with editor James Haygood contributing to establish a driving pace. As always with the director’s work, visual aspects are consistently impressive, from Alex McDowell’s richly elaborate, at times a little too slick production design to the drained, often greenish or jaundiced tones of d.p. Jeff Cronenweth’s extremely mobile widescreen lensing, which includes several knockout sequences in which the camera careens through skin tissue, electrical circuitry or bomb wiring. Also notable are the complex sound design and dreamy techno score by the Dust Brothers (Michael Simpson, John King).… Expand

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MovieMasterEddyApr 3, 2016

From “Alien3” through “Seven” and “The Game,” David Fincher has always been attracted to dark material. In Chuck Palahniuk’s novel of the same name about a cult of men who channel their pent-up physical aggression into increasinglyFrom “Alien3” through “Seven” and “The Game,” David Fincher has always been attracted to dark material. In Chuck Palahniuk’s novel of the same name about a cult of men who channel their pent-up physical aggression into increasingly destructive pursuits, the director has found his most disturbing subject matter yet. And in debuting screenwriter Jim Uhls’ clever, savagely witty script and the unremitting volley of information it launches, Fincher has found the perfect countermeasures to balance his coldly atmospheric, often distancing style.

The position on violence here can be read on a number of levels. Somewhat controversially in light of the post-Littleton, Colo., debate, “Fight Club” plays mischievously with film conventions, almost winking at the audience to convey the characters’ awareness of being part of a movie that deals in hot-button issues. This rather audaciously gives the impression of a film throwing the responsibility for violence back onto society and refusing to accept blame.

Set in an unidentified, semi-stylized city, the story’s nameless narrator (Edward Norton) is introduced with a gun in his mouth before backing up six months to recap his troubles with insomnia. Refusing to treat him, a doctor instructs him instead to sit in on a testicular cancer victims’ group to put his own pain in perspective. He quickly becomes addicted to support groups for a range of terminal illnesses, freely weeping and embracing his “fellow” sufferers as a means to find the release he needs to sleep.

But the arrival of another tourist, Marla Singer (Helena Bonham Carter), makes him uncomfortable with his dishonesty. Her blithe admission that the support groups are “cheaper than a movie and there’s free coffee” is one of many instances in which pitch-black, corrosive humor touches subjects that will make many audiences blanch with indignation.

Around this time, he meets enigmatic Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt), who makes and sells soap for a living while moonlighting as a projectionist, splicing pornographic images into family films, and as a waiter, sabotaging meals. When the narrator’s apartment and all his diligently accumulated material possessions are destroyed in a freak explosion, he calls Tyler for a place to stay.

They meet at a bar and get tanked together, after which Tyler amicably picks a fight that seals their bond and marks the beginning of a phenomenon that each week attracts new participants. The narrator moves into the dilapidated mansion in a toxic waste area that Tyler calls home, routinely continuing his job all week as an auto safety checker but waiting for the charge that comes with fighting each Saturday night in a club whose members are sworn to secrecy.

A persuasive speaker who encourages a lost generation of men to access pain as a remedy for contemporary despair and numbness, Tyler’s following quickly grows. Fight club chapters start springing up across the country and when Tyler begins assigning homework, the members take their aggressive behavior into the outside world with acts of violence, vandalism and subversiveness. His disciples start turning up at the house to enlist in an army for Project Mayhem, the full extent of which is only gradually revealed.

The narrator’s feelings veer from rejection and abandonment after Tyler’s sudden disappearance to moral revulsion as he sets out to stop a dramatic chain of events and is brought face to face with discoveries regarding his true nature that provide the story’s big twist.

Pitt is cool, charismatic and more dynamically physical perhaps than he has been since his breakthrough role in “Thelma and Louise,” while Bonham Carter, outfitted like a gothic prom queen and spouting acerbic maxims with attitude to burn, demolishes any residue of her buttoned-up Merchant-Ivory image in a tough, sharp-edged turn.

In a film that requires the viewer to keep absorbing information for most of its two-hours-plus duration, Fincher never loosens his grip on the material, with editor James Haygood contributing to establish a driving pace. As always with the director’s work, visual aspects are consistently impressive, from Alex McDowell’s richly elaborate, at times a little too slick production design to the drained, often greenish or jaundiced tones of d.p. Jeff Cronenweth’s extremely mobile widescreen lensing, which includes several knockout sequences in which the camera careens through skin tissue, electrical circuitry or bomb wiring. Also notable are the complex sound design and dreamy techno score by the Dust Brothers (Michael Simpson, John King).… Expand

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overlordofgeekAug 16, 2016

One of the best quality good movie. I've watched This movie really made my life
I was able to change. The acting, the lines, the script is really great.

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eva3si0nApr 29, 2022

Fight Club is one of the best thrillers in the world cinema. One of the best films of the golden era of the 90s. The best role of Edwarth Northan in his career and perhaps one of the most interesting finals, turning the plot 180 degrees. It'sFight Club is one of the best thrillers in the world cinema. One of the best films of the golden era of the 90s. The best role of Edwarth Northan in his career and perhaps one of the most interesting finals, turning the plot 180 degrees. It's hard to find a more benchmark thriller, David Fincher has done a great job. Fight Club is an out-of-time movie, a classic of the thriller genre that will always be relevant.… Expand

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Cameronius_113May 1, 2017

Fight Club was released in 1999 and was directed by David Fincher. The film is about an office worker (Edward Norton) who is unhappy with his current life, however when he meets the rebellious Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt), he gains confidence toFight Club was released in 1999 and was directed by David Fincher. The film is about an office worker (Edward Norton) who is unhappy with his current life, however when he meets the rebellious Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt), he gains confidence to prove his humanity.

Watching Fight Club was without a doubt one of the most unique viewing experiences I've ever had. The film excels in delivering its themes and social commentaries on a human level that the audience can relate with, as we all must dream at some point we can be like a person such as Tyler Durden; confident, no fear and not a care in the world.

The film is ultimately a satire (albeit a very dark one) as we see the world through the perspective of Edward Norton's character (known as 'The Narrator'). The audience can relate to both characters of The Narrator and Tyler Durden as they are almost complete opposites of each other, yet we've all felt like both of their characters at some point; we understand these characters and they understand us back. Norton and Pitt also give fantastic performances and you instantly know that these two are the perfect duo.

Every time something brutal occurs in Fight Club it has extreme significance; every single punch is each character proving who they are and their humanity, none of it is thrown in just to simply shock the audience. Whenever fights occur, the viewer feels like they're in there with the opponents too. The entire film is a battle, with the opponents fighting physically and characters fighting themselves psychologically as well, with the physical fights being a physical representation of the battles they have within themselves. All of these sorts of things in the film constantly toy with the viewer's emotions due to how close you feel to them.

The way the film is directed is brilliant; director David Fincher directs each scene with lots of energy and also includes many interesting details in shots too. Some camera techniques used include focusing simply just on the object directly in front of the camera which works well in scenes with Edward Norton's character, displaying how he feels alone and how there is no world around him. Even scenes like the opening title sequence are directed in a fashion which makes them exciting to watch.

Overall, Fight Club is an excellent film that all of us can relate to easily, and can also possibly learn something from too. There's much more to the film than what's on the surface and also much more than I have stated in this review, however plenty of it is amazing to experience yourself while watching the film. Fight Club will definitely stay relevant for many years to come and will continue to toy with people's emotions constantly, and if you haven't seen Fight Club then I don't have a clue what you're doing with your life.

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DirectorCriticsApr 30, 2017

One of my favorites movies of all time, GREAT, this movie is really great, with great lines, and great cast. This movie also have good comedy and action. What are you waiting for? SEE FIGHT CLUB RIGHT NOW!, AND THEN LOOK FOR A FIGHT!, idiot.

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Ragingbacon112Apr 24, 2017

Overall an amazing movie from 1999. How it didn't do well at the box office I'll never know why. So many quotable characters. Brad Pitt plays the character of Tyler Durden so well. Along with Edward Norton and Helena Bonham Carter playing theOverall an amazing movie from 1999. How it didn't do well at the box office I'll never know why. So many quotable characters. Brad Pitt plays the character of Tyler Durden so well. Along with Edward Norton and Helena Bonham Carter playing the other main characters you get one of the best acted films of the last decade. Not to mention the brilliant use of foreshadowing of the end twist. The soundtrack is brilliant the writing is funny and smart plus if you hate Jared Leto he gets his face bashed in this movie.… Expand

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ergenecondomJul 5, 2017

bu filmi izlemeden ölmeyin bir klasiktir başta sonra sıkmadan izletir oyuncular efsane hikaye on numara ve müthiş sonu asla unutulmaz tam son vay amınakoyim demelik.

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Mihael_Prislin0Dec 25, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of my top 10 movies of all time! A Fincher movie that will not dissapoint you! Brad Pitt's and Edward Norton's performances were amazing. The plot twist at the end is breath-taking with the last scene, which is one of the best final scenes ever put on screen. It is worth of watching every goddamn month dozens of times!… Expand

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KriskobraApr 18, 2020

Best movie of all time. Period. Seen it more than 28 times. Its a bible of what we have to learn. I say you are not your clothes. You are not the brands u wear, even when u think they re part of ur personality. Comb your hair. I ll tellBest movie of all time. Period. Seen it more than 28 times. Its a bible of what we have to learn. I say you are not your clothes. You are not the brands u wear, even when u think they re part of ur personality. Comb your hair. I ll tell everyone here the end of the movie, but that its not what this movie is about. First rule of fight club is... you do not talk about fight club. And if u havent seen this film then you are a hollow shell. Become human again and start by watching this lesson.… Expand

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DavidNotDave27Jul 11, 2018

One of the few films that you can watch over and over again while still enjoying it.
Fight Club has some minor flaws, however it is more than made up for by it's witty script, stylistic directing, and on point acting.

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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.

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jonslowDec 9, 2018

I've watched this movie more than any other movie and it never gets old. The number of quotable lines in this film is remarkable. I remember it. I started watching other movie that directed by David Ficnher because of this.

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nilsolidumOct 29, 2018

It is a cult and revolutionary movie for its era. 6.6? Metascore obviously kidding with us.

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ZaneartsMar 19, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is one of my all time favourite films. One with identity and how one can interwind with our own life, despite how different they can be, yet so similar...… Expand

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MatveyShirshikMay 2, 2019

Awesome movie. My favorite film. Cool plot with unexpected plot twists. Cool shot for 1999. The atmosphere in this movie is awesome. The music is awesome. The film looks at one go. In principle, this movie has no minuses. It is a pity thatAwesome movie. My favorite film. Cool plot with unexpected plot twists. Cool shot for 1999. The atmosphere in this movie is awesome. The music is awesome. The film looks at one go. In principle, this movie has no minuses. It is a pity that this film when he came out did not understand it. He could get an Oscar. Evaluation of my favorite movie 10/10… Expand

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AchspmanMar 1, 2021

such a good movie with an interesting premise and message, the semi non-linear story definitely does it justice. I'd recommend it to anyone... maybe not a kid though.

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ChudoDetkaSep 23, 2019

I'd say all praises to the book. But, having revisited this film twice, I've decided it's a ten. The storylines are correct although do feature some changes, the writing is exceptionally fine. The tone of the book has been grasped by writingI'd say all praises to the book. But, having revisited this film twice, I've decided it's a ten. The storylines are correct although do feature some changes, the writing is exceptionally fine. The tone of the book has been grasped by writing staff exquisitely though there is little focus on one of the roots of the main character's overall issue: the abscence of a certain family member (the book covered that part more sufficiently). All in all, this movie gave me a new look at my life and my place in it being a rather complex visualization of the book written by Chuck Palahniuk. The soundtrack is worth to be praised on its own: I have listened to it many times while doing homework (not the one depicted in the film) and thinking about life. That's all I have to say for my other feelings for that movie (and the book combined) can't be transferred into words. Watch it.… Expand

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GipperSep 4, 2019

Modern america.

This movie has never been more accurate.

If only it was real.

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SotPapOct 31, 2019

Meaningful in so so many levels. Sums up the 20/21st century society its problems and its fears in a realistic way. Freud once said "civilization is the source of unhappiness", and boy does that movie demonstrates that. Also check out theMeaningful in so so many levels. Sums up the 20/21st century society its problems and its fears in a realistic way. Freud once said "civilization is the source of unhappiness", and boy does that movie demonstrates that. Also check out the mass effect, check out the anonymity cities provide. Check out a lonely person finding his personal Jesus. Check out how a project can get out of hand and lose its purpose and identity. Not to mention the astonishing acting and directing. This may be the only movie worth the "10"… Expand

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BarbaLongdoOestDec 12, 2019

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GuizmoDec 4, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This one of my all-time favorite audiovisual experiences, not only movies, and I love this movie with all of my heart. Everything is just SO GOOD! The direction is of the world, being able to not let attent viewers confused, not revealing anything until the end of the movie but letting some hints before the reveal at the end so we can feel like we have been fooled even when the clues were right on our faces all along. The acting is amazing! Edward Norton, Brad Pitt, and Helena Bonham Carter excel at showing off their unique characters, which are all oozing with personality. The soundtrack is amazing, the tone is consistent during the whole movie, and the pacing is really good. But now let's talk about the movie's best attribute, the story. HOLY. F*@KING. SH%T. It was one of the smartest things I ever saw in a movie, and if you stop to analyze it is pretty simple, a guy with two personalities has its life changed when one of the personalities start to influence him and it creates a whole army to accomplish a revolutionary goal, the key that made the story work is the way that we are told about the things, we see everything through the eyes of the unnamed narrator (which I will refer as Jack), so we never understand some things because, like him, we are unaware that Tyler Durden is, in fact, another personality he created without knowing it, which is another masterful idea, the fact that Jack is unaware that Tyler Durden is not a real person, which makes sense considering that he would more likely be influenced by someone who is not just another version of himself but a brand new human being. Like I said previously, how we are told the stuff that happens is what makes the story so great if we know from the beginning about Tyler's plan, he would be way less shocked when he discovered about it, the same can be said about Tyler reveal as not being real, if the hints were not so subtle we would have all figured it all before Jack and this would have ruined the shock completely, there is also the idea of 'toxic masculinity' around this movie, and the more I thought about it, the more it made sense, of course, Jack idea of a 'manly man' would be someone as confident, violent and careless as Tyler, it just works so well I am honestly shocked. Overall, this movie is fantastic, I would rewatch it all the time if I could. 10/10 Masterpiece.… Expand

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Marius123141Feb 5, 2020

the most mindblowing plot twist in the history of Hollywood. The first time I watched this movie I had to sit down and just think for 30 minutes before I could move on with my day, and still, it would constantly come back to my mind forthe most mindblowing plot twist in the history of Hollywood. The first time I watched this movie I had to sit down and just think for 30 minutes before I could move on with my day, and still, it would constantly come back to my mind for weeks. The movie sucked me into the story which made the twist more hard-hitting than anything else I have ever watched. 10/10 no question.… Expand

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banzarFeb 24, 2020

Fight Club ist ein düsteres Drama vom Regisseur David Fincher. Es handelt von einem namenlosen Protagonisten (Edward Norton), der sich mithilfe des Seifenverkäufers Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt) aus dem alltäglichen Korsett aus Konsum, Büroarbeit,Fight Club ist ein düsteres Drama vom Regisseur David Fincher. Es handelt von einem namenlosen Protagonisten (Edward Norton), der sich mithilfe des Seifenverkäufers Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt) aus dem alltäglichen Korsett aus Konsum, Büroarbeit, und Schlaflosigkeit befreien will. Der Film ist nicht nur durchgängig spannend, sondern schafft es Sozialkritik, männliche Identitätsfindung, psychische Krankheiten und viele andere Themen zu berühren, ohne dabei jemals langweilig zu werden oder hochtrabend zu wirken. Auch visuell ist der Film stimmig und beeindruckt mit seinen Kamerafahrten, glaubwürdigen Kampfeinlagen, und einem stimmigen Gesamtbild. Fight Club vermittelt nicht nur rohe Brutalität, sondern hinterlässt einen Sinn von Melancholie beim Zuschauer, wozu sowohl der stimmige Soundtrack, die meisterhafte Inszenierung als auch die hochkarätige Besetzung beitragen. Das actionreiche Drama schafft es die Balance zwischen Unterhaltsamkeit und Tiefsinn zu halten, und ist wegen seiner hohen Qualität in allen Aspekten einer meiner absoluten Favoriten.… Expand

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RobwinzJul 31, 2020

Fight Club is a brilliant movie and it's honestly a masterpiece and a half. The movie's got an amazing story, which is followed up with a great plot twist.

The movie's got some brilliant performances from all of the cast especially fromFight Club is a brilliant movie and it's honestly a masterpiece and a half. The movie's got an amazing story, which is followed up with a great plot twist.

The movie's got some brilliant performances from all of the cast especially from Tyler (Brad Pitt) and The Narrator (Edward Norton), those two are honestly amazing throughout this movie.

The dialogue which is given from each character throughout this movie is very strong, each piece of dialogue is received beautifully.

Also, the humour which is scattered throughout this movie is all honestly hilarious and it always hits the mark in brilliant humour.

The pacing which this movie's got is honestly great and all of the main moments are all built up beautifully.

The movie's even got some beautiful cinematography which was done by Jeff Cronenweth. He does such a brilliant job on capturing these moments so well and he brings each moment to life so beautifully.

Finally, the movie's got some brilliantly choreographed action sequences and all of the action sequences are all honestly very graphic and very brutal but each one of them are all done so well.

The movie's makeup artist Julie Pearce does such a fantastic job on making the graphic and brutal look to the characters faces come to life throughout this movie.

The movie's even got a beautiful soundtrack, which was fully composed by the Dust Brothers. They honestly do such a great job on making such a beautiful but brilliant soundtrack for this godly movie.

Overall, Fight Club is a brilliant movie and it's even a masterpiece and a half. The movie's got an amazing story, brilliant performances, strong dialogue, brilliant humour, great pacing, beautiful cinematography, brilliantly choreographed action sequences, some fantastic makeup artists and such a beautiful but brilliant soundtrack.

I'd honestly recommend Fight Club if you're wanting to watch a very graphic but brilliant action movie, it's honestly worth the watch.… Expand

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FuchsyouJun 19, 2020

I want you to hit me as hard as you can. Fight club is a great movie that will leave you questioning many things in your life. Well done team, well done.

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Ugliest_boyJun 22, 2020

This movie is my favorite movie of all time. Perfect acting, a story that I can't describe how good it is and action. This movie has it all!

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Pagaille21Jun 29, 2020

The influence of this movie ripples many years later. Excellent performances from Pitt and Norton.

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PikachucumsJul 31, 2020

Best movie ive ever seen and ever will see
After finishing the movie i realized that it is a perfect movie. Please see this movie and do yourself a huge favor. Brad pitt gave the performance of his life.

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AMH04Aug 4, 2020

Brilliantly acted and smartly directed. This film is a must watch for film lovers.

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SeyeerGameJan 6, 2022

возьми встань сделай 200 отжиманий выбежал быстро на улицу набил кому-то лицо, пошёл украл в магазине еды для своей кошки и больной матери, не будь подстилкой капитализма!возьми встань сделай 200 отжиманий выбежал быстро на улицу набил кому-то лицо, пошёл украл в магазине еды для своей кошки и больной матери, не будь подстилкой капитализма!

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worsteusernameAug 22, 2020

Well directed, well acted, and clever plots and lines. I find it action/thriller with philosophical themes.

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AsherwSep 27, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie is amazing in every aspect. Visuals are amazing, acting is amazing and it has an extremely engaging plot and characters. Then at the end it hits you with the greatest twist in cinema history in my opinion. One of my favorite films.… Expand

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LordofThunderNov 19, 2020

This movie is perfect. Everything about it is perfect. Brad Pitt is perfect. Edward Norton is perfect. Helena Bonham-Carter is perfect. The story is perfect. The ending is perfect.

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JSOOe12Nov 16, 2020

This movie Is amazing for a second Film probably the Best David Fincher Movie

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ajweingartNov 19, 2020

I'm not supposed to talk about this movie, but I will. Fight Club keeps you guessing, and doesn't reveal the truth until the end. Worth watching 2, 3, 4 times.

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LattelyNov 22, 2020

I create my own fight club in my city with following rules: the first rule of Fight Club is: you do not talk about Fight Club; the second rule of Fight Club is: you do not talk about Fight Club, third rule of Fight Club: someone yells stop,I create my own fight club in my city with following rules: the first rule of Fight Club is: you do not talk about Fight Club; the second rule of Fight Club is: you do not talk about Fight Club, third rule of Fight Club: someone yells stop, goes limp, taps out, the fight is over; fourth rule: only two guys to a fight; fifth rule: one fight at a time, fellas; sixth rule: no shirts, no shoes; seventh rule: fights will go on as long as they have to; the eighth and final rule: if this is your first night at Fight Club, you have to fight.(I will remember these rules for the end of my days).… Expand

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geewahJan 24, 2021

A classic.
An unpredictable, insane and highly original movie that is arguably Fincher's finest work.
Pitt, Norton & Bonham Carter produces some of their best performances in this edge of your seat thriller.
One of 1999's best movies

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HugeonplutoAug 8, 2021

Fight Club: a cautionary tale dedicated to the generation of men raised by women.

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VirguloneDec 26, 2020

Great story, character making off, scenery and best of all: the twist! That was the strong suit to become my favorite piece of cinema

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Pan_KrytykDec 21, 2021

Love this film.....jeden z najlepszych filmów jaki powstał... oglądałem go wiele razy i na pewno jeszcze nie raz zobaczę go.

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DanteMerinoNov 7, 2021

Hands down best movie ever made and if you dont know why please
1. kill urself
2. kill urself
3. go to the hospital coz u have **** brain cancer

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S3XNov 30, 2021

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manaadeJan 13, 2022

I was surprised to see this movie! Especially the last part was so amazing I couldn't breathe! This movie is the best!

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Kingly01Mar 5, 2022

This is a movie that has alot to tell you and takes its time to do so. What impress me the most apart from its themes is the creativity of the details you can find in it.

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MarlaIsBackJun 24, 2022

My personnal favorite movie, really hard to find something negative to say. these scenes full of details and stuff, David Fincher is a really good director in Fight Club. The acting is crazy and the twist is insane, even if it's a bitMy personnal favorite movie, really hard to find something negative to say. these scenes full of details and stuff, David Fincher is a really good director in Fight Club. The acting is crazy and the twist is insane, even if it's a bit predictable if you watch closely.
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k1erxJul 18, 2023

крутой и одновременно странный и интригующий сюжет ,персонажи прикольные ,задумка фильма прикольная

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Roberto_ETOct 1, 2022

Increíble de principio a fin, y mejora cuando te enteras de que contiene ideas filosóficas. Simplemente peliculaza.
Aunque quizás la primera media hora no termina de gustar mucho porque no sabes muy bien a lo que va la peli, pero despues vaIncreíble de principio a fin, y mejora cuando te enteras de que contiene ideas filosóficas. Simplemente peliculaza.
Aunque quizás la primera media hora no termina de gustar mucho porque no sabes muy bien a lo que va la peli, pero despues va escalando hasta tener un final bastante bueno en mi opinión.… Expand

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GiugiOct 2, 2022

Wonderful film that at first glance looks like a very banal action film but then turns out to be a great psychological drama that deals with very heavy and deep themes and does so in a raw and violent way.

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AlexandreNeresNov 5, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. if there was any way in which I could use to describe what I felt when watching this movie, I swear I would go crazy talking about it, the movie itself is completely genius, presents several teachings, morals, and a great lesson, a great class on how to direct a movie, David Fincher not only directed Fight Club with mastery, but Brad Pitt had here, one of his greatest works of his entire life, the moment when David Fincher represents the separation of the two personalities of Edward Norton, with the different lighting in each of the rooms, is simply, enlightening, the movie is wonderful, and if you intend to watch it and couldn't find the will for it, I reinforce the idea that you MUST watch the fight club .… Expand

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FartTesticlesFeb 1, 2023

This movie is the best movie ever created. if you disagree, you probably like kids. this movie is so unbelievably amazing that I jerked off to it the whole time. I love this movie so much that I haven't slept in 6 months so I can getThis movie is the best movie ever created. if you disagree, you probably like kids. this movie is so unbelievably amazing that I jerked off to it the whole time. I love this movie so much that I haven't slept in 6 months so I can get schizophrenia, like my hero: Tyler Durden. I would do anything to kiss my hero: Tyler Durden, on the cheek. Fight Club 1999 is the best movie ever made.… Expand

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Khanov_akJun 27, 2023

The only movie that I would give 10 out of 10, the meaning of the movie was ahead of the time.

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the_shadhu_khanApr 16, 2023

one of the classic and finest films
didn't expect the ending. this was a good thriller movie

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Agha_3alarMay 31, 2023

یادمه برای اولین باری که میخواستم فیلم رو ببینم شب بود و بعد که فیلم تموم شد روز بود انگار در زمان سفر کرده بودم فیلم برام خیلی زود گذشت مخصوصا اواخرش استرس زیادی آخر فیلم همراه بود ولی چیزی که برام عجیبه اینکه چرا هیشکی درباره جزئیات فیلمیادمه برای اولین باری که میخواستم فیلم رو ببینم شب بود و بعد که فیلم تموم شد روز بود انگار در زمان سفر کرده بودم فیلم برام خیلی زود گذشت مخصوصا اواخرش استرس زیادی آخر فیلم همراه بود ولی چیزی که برام عجیبه اینکه چرا هیشکی درباره جزئیات فیلم صحبت نمیکنه این فیلم سراسر جزئیاته که میتونی راز فیلم رو کشف کنی و سکانس آخر من از دیوید فینچر و چاک پالانیک تشکر میکنم بابت این هدیه
I remember the first time I wanted to see the movie it was at night and then when the movie ended it was daytime as if I had traveled in time. The movie passed by very quickly for me, especially at the end, there was a lot of stress at the end of the movie, but what is strange to me is why no one talked about the details of the movie. This movie is full of details that you can discover the secret of the movie and the last sequence. I thank David Fincher and Chuck Palahniuk for this gift.… Expand

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HOSSCATJul 2, 2023

Time is a wonderful thing. It enables us to go back twenty plus years and laugh at all the pretentious self absorbed critical abuse this film received. It was too smart for them then, and, if they can't admit how wrong they were then, it isTime is a wonderful thing. It enables us to go back twenty plus years and laugh at all the pretentious self absorbed critical abuse this film received. It was too smart for them then, and, if they can't admit how wrong they were then, it is still too smart for them now. This is both filmmaking and story telling in general to sheer perfection. Like when making soap, all the fat of the source material had been boiled down, both expertly and sweetly repackaged, and then sold back to us at an extremely higher value. This is Art at it's highest level. That is, when art redefines the way art is made and transforms the medium as a whole overtime. David Fincher again changes the way movies are absorbed. This movie transcends the simple 4 act structure, it transcends the movie industry in general and instead reaches out to the masses of the frustrated, the under appreciated lower-middle class. Struggling from paycheck to paycheck whilst being mercilessly drowned by marketing campaigns. Brain washed into a state of hyper consumerism. Desperate for a hero, any hero, even an anti-hero. Enter Tyler Durden, the savior of the modern man. And, David Fincher a creator of worlds. Worlds you just wish you could reach into the screen and enter like Toby Maguire in Plesantville. The book is brilliant. The adapted screenplay is brilliant. The Brad Pitt the Edward Norton and especially the Helena Bonham Carter, all brilliant. and Meat Loaf, and Jared Leto... etc etc. The cgi is a tad dated but no one cares because the cinematography is consistently gorgeous and the musical score kicks way to much ass to notice. If Fight Club isn't considered to be a perfect movie by film critics, then a redefining of the words "perfect movie" should also be considered by film critics. flashback humor… Expand

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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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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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marshallmNov 26, 2005

Pretty funny, and bizarre. fincher is a great director. grade: ( 9.5 )

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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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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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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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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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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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ilovegames32Dec 4, 2012

First rule of fight club is....you do not talk about fight club!! Second rule of fight club is YOU DO NOT TALK ABOUT FIGHT CLUB!!! This has to be one of the best movies ever made when it comes to a person living the same repetitious lifestyleFirst rule of fight club is....you do not talk about fight club!! Second rule of fight club is YOU DO NOT TALK ABOUT FIGHT CLUB!!! This has to be one of the best movies ever made when it comes to a person living the same repetitious lifestyle working the same tedious job while desperately wanting something more meaning in their life...or in Edward Norton's case...all the above yet he also needed to feel loved! It may be violent but beneath its in your face approach its thought provokingly smart & daring!! People who dislike it probably couldn't get past the violent scenes when they were fighting but it was basically their way of getting over their failures which is why NO ONE WAS KILLED WHEN THEY FOUGHT EACH OTHER..they hashed out their problems then change their perspectives on their lives by changing the way society functioned as a whole!! I mean come on people....erasing ALL DEBT so everyone has a clean record? That's freaking genius! But still they did commit crimes like vandalism...theft....destroying property but its very entertaining to watch! The way it begins will have you believing that your going to watch a boring movie but it picks up VERY quickly when Edward go's to groups(hilariously funny) meets Karla singer then the show stealer brad Pitt....he's gold in this movie!! Every scene has meaning that will have you thinking...every actor are believable....& its just plain funny as it is serious(I almost died laughing watching Edward Norton kick his own ass @ the end Lamo)whoever says this movie sucks are either sensitive...easily offended...have no funny bone whatsoever or just hates great entertainment!! Brad Pitt: hit me as hard as you can...Edward Norton: like in the face? Brad Pitt: surprise me....Edward Norton: hits brad Pitt.....brad Pitt: ouch...you hit me in the ear man...lamo this is a must movie especially if your interested in seeing how one man decides to change his tedious & extremely repetitive lifestyle....9/10...it loses a point for ending lol… Expand

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geedupJul 4, 2012

Slow on the uptake, this film made me a fan of Ed Norton. Obviously the split identity Tyler Durden, played by Pitt, is a perfect outlet for Ed's straight laced character. Call me naive but when I first saw the flick i think I was the lastSlow on the uptake, this film made me a fan of Ed Norton. Obviously the split identity Tyler Durden, played by Pitt, is a perfect outlet for Ed's straight laced character. Call me naive but when I first saw the flick i think I was the last one in the theater to realize the two were the same. Loved the intertwining the making of soap into the storyline as well.… Expand

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MCotsalasMar 19, 2013

A movie that at first glance looks like some beat-em-up comedy-drama with Brad Pitt, is soooo much more after you watch it. Check it out, although you may have to re-watch it to understand the deeper meaning involved.

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SpangleJun 23, 2014

Damn is this one ever unique. First off, Edward Norton and Brad Pitt are phenomenal here, especially Norton who really makes for an appealing lead, in spite of all of his clear issues. While the things in this film are certainly not somethingDamn is this one ever unique. First off, Edward Norton and Brad Pitt are phenomenal here, especially Norton who really makes for an appealing lead, in spite of all of his clear issues. While the things in this film are certainly not something to be worshipped or thought highly of, the film takes these wrong and evil acts and truly makes a beautiful film out of it. On the surface, it is about two men who makes a club where they just beat the crap out of one another, but it is really about so much more than that and it is cool to see them use that fight club as a cover for what the film is truly about. David Fincher's vision for this one is a great one and he directs this film brilliantly. In addition, the set pieces are perfect for the film and all look incredibly well done and appropriate for the film. Overall, Fight Club lived up to the hype for me, hooking me in from the very beginning and never letting go until the film was over.… Expand

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pannkakaaNov 5, 2013

Great movie, some wannabes says its pointless and its but thats just because they want people to think that they know something about movies. This film is genius.

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Rox22Mar 27, 2013

A pretty fine movie that was brilliant in its day. Still is to a lesser extent. Fight Club was clever and well written with fantastic performances from Norton And Pitt. Oddly a rather decent performance from Meatloaf as well? Who knew?!?!A pretty fine movie that was brilliant in its day. Still is to a lesser extent. Fight Club was clever and well written with fantastic performances from Norton And Pitt. Oddly a rather decent performance from Meatloaf as well? Who knew?!?! Aside from the main cast and one or two of the side characters, no one else is really that developed and the movie plays out more like a fantasy than actual events, which contradicts the realistic tone it sets. Breaking the 4th wall is something I love to see in movies and is extremely rare to see in anything that isn't a comedy. Overall: Fight Club is an utterly brilliant movie that is almost perfect. A few minor flaws here and there, but nothing that really ruins it. A must see.… Expand

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khviviAug 21, 2014

Decided to watch this due to the massive following it seems to have, and somehow despite all the hype i wasn't left underwhelmed by it. The story was very engaging and forces you to want to know more throughout, much like the main characterDecided to watch this due to the massive following it seems to have, and somehow despite all the hype i wasn't left underwhelmed by it. The story was very engaging and forces you to want to know more throughout, much like the main character himself does. Definitely worth watching.… Expand

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MaricaAug 27, 2014

"The things you own end up owning you." - Tyler Durden

A multi faced movie about a men who is deeply unsatisfed with his life in a modern age.

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shpreaMar 5, 2014

Fight Club is an odd movie. When you first hear about it, it sounds anything but spectacular. What's so interesting about guys fighting each other in a basement? The movie sounds boring.
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After watching Fight Club a solid six times, IFight Club is an odd movie. When you first hear about it, it sounds anything but spectacular. What's so interesting about guys fighting each other in a basement? The movie sounds boring.
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After watching Fight Club a solid six times, I can safely assure everyone that it is one of the best movies ever. I can't explain why, but it's just an awesome movie, and I'd argue that it's one of Pitt's best movies.
Just watch it. Do yourself a favor.… Expand

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ExKingMar 30, 2013

it's one of the movies that you get to see once a life-time i loved the story and how anyone can relate to it Edward Norton did an amazing job and it was the first movie that i actually enjoyed brad pitt acting.

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S_tribeMar 15, 2013

Don't let it's seemingly block-headed name and average critic score fool you, Fight Club is an excellent film which deals with the desperate struggle of a disillusioned generation of men who can no longer find meaning in their material lives.Don't let it's seemingly block-headed name and average critic score fool you, Fight Club is an excellent film which deals with the desperate struggle of a disillusioned generation of men who can no longer find meaning in their material lives. This is yet another example of an exceptional film where bad reviews are the result of either an awesome failure to understand the movie or an exceptionally arrogant and indignant revolt against its highly confronting themes.… Expand

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