Mindblowing.

Rating: 10/10 (9 April 2001)

I've already had one (admittedly even shorter) comment for this rejected by the IMDB, so I'll be brief. This is without a doubt the most incendiary product to hit the cinema's in well over a decade, possibly even two.

Brad Pitt's performance in this film makes me reassert my claim that he is one of the most under-rated actors working in Hollywood today, primarily because of his looks. Ed Norton is also often overlooked (although not by many on this site) It's nice to see Helena Bonham-Carter in a drastic change of pace from her usual merchant ivory stuff.
(ASTONISHINGLY MINOR SPOILER AHEAD!)
David Fincher continues his astonishing track record (the abysmal "The Game" aside) to create a film that will burn itself into your psyche. As one of the characters says in the film: "It's like that cut on the roof of your mouth that would heal if only you could stop tongueing it, but you can't".
On a side note, I personally think the people who argue about whether the film glorifies violence or condemns it are wasting their time. It is possible for a film to do neither. Some films even let you do your own thinking! This is one of them. If you're looking for propaganda or preaching, there are better examples elsewhere...
This film really deserves a longer review, but since I almost refused to write this one on principle, it'll have to do. Five words: THIS IS BRILLIANT. SEE IT!