What a movie should be

Rating: 10/10 (16 July 2006)

This is probably the best movie ever made. Definitely one of the best. It takes my personal favorite elements of film and storytelling (Depiction of mental deterioration, black humor, Sarcasm, Interesting and ambiguous philosophical messages to ponder, and excellent quotability).
One of the best things about it would be the presentation of every situation. Specifically, how everything gets a slightly insane touch that makes sense in a strange way. Everything from the first instance playing tourist at support groups to the time when Tyler threatens to kill a store clerk unless he follow his dream of becoming a veterinarian in six moths is depicted in this way. First with absurdity, then with sense. The entire movie is tied together as one long, insane journey that you will thoroughly enjoy.
The other thing about this movie that is good is that you will want to see it several times. They give you a lot to chew on. What appears to be failed continuity turns out to be foreshadowing, finding all the hints and clues to the big twist, and also watching the movie with knowledge of what is truly happening (luxury you won't have your first time through...though this is a good thing), and paying more attention to the various subliminal frames that populate the movie. Oh, and if you are the type of person who must use movie quotes and references continuously, this movie will be something you will watch over and over again.
Bottom line, see this movie.