The Next Wave of New Cinema

Rating: 7/10 (20 June 2000)

Director David Fincher is the STAR of this Pitt/Norton vehicle. His truly revolutionary and super-imaginative film techniques make this film memorable. Yet the plot (or lack thereof) couldn't have won over audiences had it not been for how the film looked. Those who take the film as an endorsement for anarchy are missing the point. "Fight Club" is almost straightforward comedy- period. The fighting scenes are decent, but certain scenes/special f.x. will blow the viewer away, including a stunning opening credit sequence and a thrilling climax overlooking a city's skyscrapers. I won't say much more than that, because this film is unique in almost every aspect possible. Absolutely brilliant directorial, cinematographic, and special effect/makeup work here that merits the film as being one of the most ambitious and exhilarating movies of the 90's. Check out the DVD to learn just about EVERYTHING you could possibly want to know about "Fight Club".
FILM (by itself):***1/2
DVD: ****