My favorite film of all time

Rating: 10/10 (22 June 2009)

Of all the films I have seen in my life, David Fincher's Fight Club reigns above them all. It features brilliant performances by Edward Norton, Brad Pitt, Helena Bonham Carter, and even Meat Loaf Aday. This film captures the voice of the common man and expands upon it in such a brilliant fashion that it is almost mind-blowing. Everything about this film, from the cinematography to the visuals to the acting to the pace to the message is all flawless. In the past five days, I have watched it three times and would watch it again in a second. There is some much that one can take away from this film, you can never grasp it in a few viewings. You will come out of this film every time saying, "Wow. I learned something new." I firmly believe that every person should view this movie at least once to get a better understanding of their surroundings and the world they live in. One of the themes of this movie, the idea that "the things you own end up owning you", is such a powerful message that I find that it can be applied to most areas in our lives, especially in a society as worldly as ours.
Not only is this film powerful, but it is also quite hilarious. Brad Pitt's Tyler Durden incorporates great humor and sarcasm that helps balance the plot. All of the other characters have their fair share of comical moments which just make this movie even greater.
This film will intrigue you and bring you in like very few films can.