a surprisingly imaginitive and intelligent film

Rating: 10/10 (19 October 1999)

I entered the theatre to see fight club with reasonable expectations and expected to get my money's worth, but i didnt really expect more than seeing nothing more than 2 hours of Ed Norton and Brad Pitt fighting (and maybe a few scenes of the incredibly talented and beautiful Helena Bohnam Carter).
As the film was over i realized that it had been one of the most profound, imaginative, twisted, funny and entertaining films i have seen in recent (or even otherwise) memory. If you plan to go see it for the fight scenes, you will certainly get your money's worth, but you will likely leave the theatre with much deeper impression than that if you remain open minded throughout the entire film.
Once again excellent direction on David Fincher's part, a revelation that will completely change your perception of the film to where a second viewing is almost required, excellent performances by all of the actors, and a not so subtle social commentary make this movie MUCH more than just a fight film. It's a shame that it will generally be overlooked by the more elitist type of critics merely on the violent content. As before mentioned, i entered the film with reasonable expectations that were greatly exceeded, as of now i plan to return for even multiple viewings.
(although tempted for a spinal tap reference) on a scale of one to ten, this film EASILY gets a ten. Highly recommended to anyone capable of opening their mind beyond the violence.