stunningly deep

Rating: 10/10 (2 April 2004)

I hope this does not infringe copyright but first of all I have to quote this humourous commentary i saw somewhere:
"I thought I had already seen the worst movie of 1999 but after watching "Fight Club," this was wrong as "Fight Club" took the honor. There was no point to this film and it was the waste of talent for two otherwise excellent actors.
There is not much to say about "Fight Club" because there was nothing worthwhile to remember. After the first ten minutes of this film, I realized I was watching a film that is best described by the condition of the house the two lead characters were living in old, delapidated, rundown and an ugly home. Brad Pitt made a wrong career move selecting "Fight Club" and Edward Norton just wasn't thinking as he made his decision.
With a story that made no sense, action that was non-existent and performances that were poor; "Fight Club" was nothing more than a time and space filler for the studios. "
Well that was the most perfect demonstration of how a milestone movie can be spoilt by Spiderman-Independence Day-Titanic fans. No offense to those fans though, but this is a movie that compels you to think, like Matrix, like American Beauty. It's not a popcorn-and-tears movie. I'm sorry.
I've read plenty of reviews after I watched it coz I couldn't completely understand it. But the fact is, nobody seems to do either. So there're either too much gimmicks, or too much depth. I hope it's the latter.
To me, it is a movie that reflects on the age of modernization and commercialization. We are all slaves of the lives we pursue. To Tyler Durden, only destruction, which leads to nullifying the society established on paychecks and credit cards, can save the human beings out of this vicious cycle. It's a struggle against the loss of sanity or freedom in a capitalistic world. That's why fight club. That's why fighting.

So why the hell Jack(if that's his name) made a compromise to Tyler's ambition in the end? Coming back to reality? Tragedy of life?
Tyler Durden is so unforgettable. Brad Pitt put in an unparalleled performance.
The camerawork is revolutionary, I believe Matrix drew inspiration from it. And the dialogue is brilliant and stunning. In many ways it is comparable to American Beauty(browbeating the boss), which has a tragic ending as well. Both are classic.
The only thing I'm confused with is Helena's role. What the hell is she doing here? I hope it's not another Hollywood trick that murdered a masterpiece.
9.5/10