Fight Club

Rating: 10/10 (24 October 2010)

Going into Fight Club for the first time, everyone is expecting a film about, well, fighting. They're expecting Rocky or Never Back Down. Something along those lines. The truth is, of all the various plot lines in Fight Club, the fighting portion is probably the most brief. Fight Club is about fighting, but not physically. It is about fighting against society. What people tell you to do. Who they tell you to be. What to eat. How to sleep. Where to go. These are all things society tells us. Fight Club strikes a place in my heart with these ideas. I understand, and I agree. Fight Club is the most relate-able film I have ever watched, and will always be one of my favorites. David Fincher is quite possibly the most talented director of his time, and it definitely shows with Fight Club. The cast is also astounding. Every casting choice was spot-on in my opinion, especially Edward Norton's. I can't imagine anyone else playing that part. Of course the twist-ending shocked me, and also rewards repeat viewings, as you can find clues throughout the rest of the film. Over all Fight Club is and will always be one of my favorite films, and will get slightly better with each viewing.
"I want you to hit me as hard as you can."