Essential to every man's film collection...

Rating: Null/10 (13 September 2011)

A friend recommended Fight Club to me a few years back, so naturally I checked out the reviews. How could it be that a film with such a fine crew of actors and producers etc., create such a so-called "childish, attention-seeking rant"? I was instantly intrigued. After purchasing it soon after, I can honestly say never has a film, or for that matter, any form of entertainment touched me the way Fight Club did and indeed had. WIthin just over 36 hours of owning it, I'd watched it three times. Yes, its that good! It has a unique cold feel to it from the start, something no film I've seen since has been able to match. THe longer I watched it, the sterner my face became, the more I "wanted to destroy something beautiful". Fight Club rejects the emotional, social and indeed financial 'comfort' of the condo life, provoking within you a desire to get out and make something of your life. Harrowingly comedic at times, Palahniuk's (author of the novel) idea not to display the name of the lead character (referred to as Jack in the film), gives the viewer the unique experience to almost adopt the character of Jack, which in itself is some achievement. This is a film that is preach-worthy, genuinely incredible, filled with a feel-bad after effect that begs you to get angry at the societal structure you happen to adore. Its not, as the title would suggest, just about a group of weak men starting up a 'Fight Club', its so much more, and is essential to every house around. Also advised to get your hands on the novel, by Chuck Palahniuk.