Violently Touching

Rating: 9/10 (3 May 2018)

"Fight Club" (1999) is a magical mental drama masterpiece. The film is told from the perspective of an insomniac office worker, the narrator, played by Edward Norton. He tries to conquer his sleeping issue by attending support groups where he meets Marla, played by Helena Bonham Carter, and begins an uncomfortable relationship. He soon meets crazy man Tyler Durden, played by Brad Pitt, and form the notoriously evolving underground fight club. Through the escapades of the fight club develops another other worldly challenge, appropriately named "Project Mayhem." This film is full of twists, turns, and if the viewer plays close attention, reveals to the finale.
David Fincher is remarkably on point with the pacing of this film. Moments where the viewer would anticipate slower cuts, it speeds up just enough to keep them interested while allowing other areas to breath. The edits were timely and purposeful adding a level of excitement that might have been taken away if edited differently. I found the point of this film to be more serious and caring than the title implies. Even though this film has violent moments of fighting and vandalism, it's refreshing to know that the story lends itself to a reset of the world, allowing the commoner to rid themselves of the negatives of the world. The payoff, though slightly unfortunate, is well worth the watch. I highly recommend this film to anyone needing a little excitement with a heartfelt message.