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This Movie is Why "Professional" Critics Must Go
I didn't see this movie in the theaters because it had gotten very mixed reviews from the so-called professional movie reviewers. But, when it hit the local vidoe store, I thought I would give it a try. WOW, what a kick in the teeth, interesting, and fast moving journey into one man's mind. The path this movie takes is fantastic.

Norton and Pitt are perfectly cast, and supported by a crew of fight club members that make for a well-acted show. Meatloaf, Ed Gil, Jared Leto, et. al. are great in support as the members/followers of the leads. Helena Bonham Carter has the only real female role in this film and is perfectly cast. But as much as the acting, this movie is made by the story. Unconventional, with a great twist at the end, the whole movie kept me on the edge of my seat. As with many great movies, it is hard to classify the genre (action, comedy, drama), as there is a sampling of all in this film. In the end, I would just classify this as a great film.

Much was made of the violence of this movie when it first hit the theaters. Those critics overstated the case. There is blood and violence in the movie, but it is not excessive and it serves the plot well.

If you missed this in the theater, see it now. If you saw it once, see it again. I will.

Filmmaking at its best
This movie was abhorred by many because of the violence. Yes, it is not a Disney movie, but for those that can see beyond the violence, there is a beautifully made film. The plot is very original; I never really knew what would happen next. The acting and the character chemistry is perfect. The main actors(Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, Helena Bonham Carter) all portray their characters perfectly. The director (David Fincher, The Game, Se7en, Panic Room) helps craft a whole world using creative lighting schemes, great cinematography, and useful special effects. For example, Fincher recreates many scenes totally in CGI, but made to look real. The special effects are a complement, too, not the whole movie (as Star Wars: Episode I was).
In all, this movie has all the needs for a great movie, though people seem to dismiss it because of the violence. But let me ask this: The Oscar-winning movie "Saving Private Ryan" has infinately more gore than Fight Club. Why is violence that is directly relevent more praised than violence that forces the viewer to think? If you really watch the movie, you will see how the violence is not random, but really has a purpose. Give it a chance before you blindly denounce it.

Ready to think?
Every once in a while, a movie comes along that smacks you right in the face - a film that shakes to the cores some of the basic assumptions by which we lead our lives. Fight Club is one such movie. David Fincher's brilliant adaptation of the Chuck Palahniuk novel packs more philosophical punch than practically any big-budget Hollywood film around, and yet still manages to entertain on a superficial level thanks to brilliant performances by Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, and Helena Bonham-Carter.

Without going into any details about the movie and its message, I can say with certainty that Fight Club will strike a chord with many people (admittedly most of them male). Further, this movie is replete with memorable quotations, and would be worth purchasing for that reason alone. I remain awed by the sheer number of 21st century aphorisms contained in this movie's dialogue.

Be forewarned, however, that not everyone will enjoy this movie. Some viewers will feel repulsed by the action, and some will either dislike the film's message or miss it entirely. However, if you want your movies to challenge you, then you mustn't miss Fight Club.

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