Well...

Rating: 9/10 (2 March 2000)

It's been over two months since I went to see it, and my feelings towards the film are still somewhat mixed. Part of me feels repelled by the graphic violence (I winced several times), but another part wishes I'd directed it myself.
The film has been compared to "A Clockwork Orange". Granted, it's not quite as good, but it sure sticks in your mind, I'll give it that. Certainly one of the most daring movies ever made, FC never backs down or pulls any punches, but constantly pushes the envelope. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but whatever your feelings, you can't deny the dazzling technical skill displayed by David Fincher. The camerawork and editing is first rate, although perhaps a bit too flashy at times.
The acting is pretty damn good. Brad Pitt delivers his most memorable performance (his best since "12 Monkeys"), and Edward Norton is simply superb. He is one of the great actors of our time. Helena Bonham Carter also comes off brilliantly. I found her both attractive and repulsive-a VERY difficult balance to pull off.
Once, I took a mass media class, and they showed this awful video showing two crabby old men whining about how much violence there is in the media. I can only imagine what they would say about FC, they would certainly seperate content and context and miss the point entirely. It's very violent, yes, but it's not there for it's own sake. It's a statement on alienation and miscontent in today's society.