A Message Destined to be Misunderstood

Rating: Null/10 (20 October 1999)

I knew the moment I read that Chuck Palahniuk's brilliant novel "Fight Club" was going to be made into a movie that controversy was sure to follow. For those who think Fight Club is advocating or glorifying violence, brutality, destructiveness, or whatever are missing the point. I think if people read Chuck Palahniuk's book after seeing the movie, they'd understand what's really being said. Having read the book first, I'm unable to say if the movie is as effective as the book. Technically the movie is great; David Fincher is a daring and innovative filmmaker. I challenge anyone who frowns upon the subject matter of this movie to read the book before second-guessing the filmmaker or any one else's intentions.