For the Faint of Heart

Rating: 10/10 (21 January 2004)

(slight spoilers)
The thing that's so interesting to me about Fight Club is not only that it twists your cerebrum into intricate slipknots, but that it's one of those movies that Isn't just there to please an audience. Its purpose in life is literally to change an audience, and that I think, is the reason why so many critics have lambasted it. Some of the criticism is laughable, like a reviewer in London who stated that the film "echoed the policies of the SS." That is a complete and total misconception of the film.
I'm not going to spoil any of the plot or sub-plots, because they are just so amazingly distorted and exciting. There will be several instances when you see this film that you will actually feel and hear parts of your brain bending. This is especially evident near the end of the movie, where you have absolutely no idea who is who, what is what, and more importantly, what the hell is going on. It's so insane that it's almost liberating, euphoric even.
To me Fight Club seems like a film anyone can enjoy; those who really want insane plot twists, theory on society, or a really entertaining film will find Fight Club to be all of those things and more. However, there are SO many whiny fools who take Fight Club to be more than it really is. It is NOT a macho, hyper-fascist flick that incites violence amongst GenX-ers. Critics get so lost amongst the violence(which is brief and mostly non-graphic) and revolutionary sub-plots that just goes to show that there is an unfortunate amount of people who need to be told that the film is "not good," because it shows you so many things that aren't working in society.
That's why I titled this "For the Faint of Heart." Anyone who doesn't like being called "another brick in the wall," should be inspired to be different, to be yourself. Fight Club isn't so much of a movie as it is a 2 hour comment on individuality. I hope that kids who see this realize that it's more than just a brutal fighting movie. It's a beautiful, beautiful film, a diamond in the rough.
Ah, but what is the most unfortunate thing about Fight Club's scathing reviews? I have a hunch that like 2001 before it, Fight Club will be hailed by the same critics who called it filth in 2000 will love it in 2020. I can see it now. "A revolutionary masterpiece!"
10/10
also: Where is My Mind? Perfect ending song.