absolute genius

Rating: 10/10 (4 March 2006)

this film is one of the films that has already become a classic and will only go to grow in stature as the years go on. it is an amazing film which is so cleverly written. the twists are thoroughly unexpected and all the acting is amazing. the roles seem to have been written with brad Pitt and Edward Norton in mind. the soundtrack is very fitting and the direction is worthy of some kind of accolade. even the camera tricks and cgi are well used whereas in some films they can ruin it. it stands up to repeated re-watchings and in fact is more appreciated after repeated watchings. the idea of setting up a cathartic underground boxing club seems to be a bit far-fetched yet the brilliance of the writing means that you never question the credibility of the film. all in all this is a dark, funny, heavy, intelligent film that will change your outlook on life