Unique and quite captivating

Rating: 9/10 (10 May 2020)

Having always heard and being familiar about Fight Club and somewhat hearing little by little its twist ending (but not completely knowing the full details), and only now watching the film for the first time 21+ years later its release. Understood its high praise from fans, and as to why many consider it one of the favorite films among one of the greatest films of all time.
Fight Club most definitely seems to be a film which caters towards the teens to 20/early 30's crowd of people. From the directing to the acting, to the dialogue and scenery, everything is done in a very stylish and "cool" sort of way. The entire film has that factor which is appealing and engaging to many people (including oneself).
Everything which has been said and praised about the film has already been said. From the twist (which is somewhat confusing but also in a way predictable), but its keeps it engaging throughout. The film does start off really well, then comes a little downhill in its second half (around the time the "Project Mayhem" is introduced) but it's still enjoyable, and the twist is enjoyable to see it unfold.
The performances of both Edward Norton and Brad Pitt alone are what make this movie worth the watch. Both of them on screen (especially Pitt) are highly captivating. Helena Bonham Carter also does a solid job, and Meat Loaf also stands out.
From the surface level, this film may seem like it's only about fighting and a group of men gathering in groups to fight one another in underground settings. But given that it is based on a novel (not many people are aware), the little subtle intangibles are quite clever and keeps people guessing. It is more complex than most may initially suspect. Also the fact there are many different theories about certain parts/things of the film, tells us that this is more than a film simply about fighting.
For a film to be over 20 years old, and still people are commenting/reviewing and discussing it, tells us that it is a classic and one of the most well known and popular films. This is a film which stays with you after watching it and may still be one your mind a day or so later. As more time passes, we assume the next generation will watch the film for the first time, and have similar opinions and thoughts. Perhaps Fight Club was ahead of it's time released in 1999.