Outstanding, but not necessarily for the common movie viewer

Rating: 10/10 (8 November 1999)

I originally wanted to see Fight Club due to the fact that I'm an obsessive Pixies/Frank Black fan, I knew "Where Is My Mind" was in the film. I was not, however, prepared for the treat I got.
Fight Club was probably the most disturbing movie I have ever seen, but in a good sense. By the time I left the theater, I couldn't think straight do to the ideas literally shoved upon you. I don't really want to give much away, but I spent days talking and arguing about the various concepts dished out in the film.
Edward Norton's unnamed character (who I'll refer to as Jack for obvious reasons) is complex and thought out. His constant voice-overs and narrations are actually quite captivating. Brad Pitt was not bad (and pretty funny) as Tyler, and Helan Bonham Carter did a decent job as the chain-smoking Marla.
The real star, though, is the plot. Everyone raved about how great the plot twist of the Sixth Sense was, but I honestly think Fight Club's little secret was even more stunning. I had to watch the movie again to pick out some of the tiny details that I missed.
Many of the people said they did not like Fight Club, do to violence, or the fact that they did not understand or like what they were saying. This film IS NOT for the common movie-goer. You definitely need an open mind to enjoy this movie, as well as a stomach for some of the gritty contents. But if you are ready for a wild ride with enough material to keep you talking for the next few months, get the hell out of your seat and see Fight Club.