Risky undertaking, but well done

Rating: 7/10 (29 January 2009)

This was a risky undertaking for the filmmakers. Risky in that, although the title or subject matter conjures up intrigue, it still is an unpleasant way of life, if you think about it.
However, Writers :Chuck Palahniuk and Jim Uhls have really given us some insight into this world. Whether we like this or not it is real in some areas, with some people. I wondered whether or not the writes actually experienced this also.
Director David Fincher takes it to the next level with an accomplished handle on the material. He gets pretty good performances out of his actors.
Actors, Edward Norton, Brad Pitt and Helena Bonham Carter lead the cast which includes Meat Loaf, Zach Grenier, Richmond Arquette and David Andrews. They all perform nicely and are believable.
I found that the movie was well paced and never got bogged down in too much dialog. It was also shot nicely.