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A Classic of Modern Social Commentary
First off, I'd like to acknowledge that prior to seeing this movie, I'd never call anything having to do with Brad Pitt a "classic" or "commentary" of any sort. After seeing Fight Club, however, I've changed my opinion about him. He and Edward Norton performed beautifully in this film, gradually and insidiously changing and shifting depending on the scene. Visually enjoyable to watch, beautifully shot with wonderful lighting and cinematography, this film transcends the celluloid it's on. At once an insightful and merciless commentary on human psychology, male identity, and anarcho-socialism, this is undoubtedly one of the most intelligent and undeniably true films ever to grace the screen. Stanley Kubrick would be proud.

Many people I know decided not to see this movie because they assumed it was an action movie, a stock Hollywood crap-film about guys beating each other up for no particular reason. No wonder; the trailers for this film were awful. If you're reading this review, deciding whether or not to see this movie, I'll just say that this movie is probably the best movie of the past few years, and arguably one of the best ever. On so many levels, Fight Club is a brilliant film which will challenge and torture your mind for days after you see it.

See it.

A female point of view
When I saw Fight Club in the theater, I hated it. Although the movie started very promisingly, I felt the violence and machismo was gratuitous and nauseating, and the end made very little sense. When it came out to rent, though, something made me give it a second chance, and I watched the DVD. Simply based on the first half-hour of Fincher's commentary (all I had time for before it was due back) I bought it, and now it is my new favorite movie!

The four commentaries are simply amazing, peeling back the layers of the movie like a big onion, revealing hundreds of beautiful little touches that are easily missed in a casual viewing. The solo Fincher track is engaging in its own right, but when you add Norton, Pitt, and Bonham-Carter it really provides a well-rounded view of the relationship of the characters. The extras (on their own separate disc) are equally fascinating, covering special effects and CGI that appear so seamless I didn't even realize they WERE special effects. Even the packaging of the disc is entertaining, with the inclusion of mostly negative reviews of the film (not a very orthodox marketing ploy, yet very in keeping with the spirit of the film.)

This disc is a must-have for any fans of the film, and even non-fans should rent it and get a whole new perspective on the movie. I'm glad I did!

Free In All The Ways You Are Not...
A real twisted, thought provoking, psychiatric thriller yet I cannot help being entertained by this movie. Both Brad Pitt and Ed Norton play their parts beautifully along with a comical, interesting script and some rather interesting facts and ideas.

In every sense, 'Fight Club' excels. It's visually stunning, the cast is superb, the screenplay, directing, Fincher's fingertip touch of adapting the book, the novel itself; it's all a masterpiece and a brilliant observation of todays society and the struggles of defining yourself as a man. Fight club works in every way; as a clever, entertaining movie - as an important forum of discussion - as a remarkable music video etc etc.

The first time I saw it, I felt weird, unsure of the movie's quality. It took me a few times to fully realize the meaning of this film, and when I did, I immediately bought it on DVD. Fight Club makes you think, and above all, makes you direct your thinking in ways you haven't previously thought.

With a mind blowing conclusion, this film cannot get any better, but remember - you do not talk about Fight Club!

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