Just Gets Better and Better With Multiple Viewings

Rating: 9/10 (23 December 2011)

Edward Norton plays a white-collar worker whose condominium has just burned down. Having no friends, he is forced to move in with Tyler Durden, a crazy soap salesman that he just met on a plane. Together they form an underground cult where men fight each other just for the heck of it. There is a lot more to the story, and this film is full of twists and turns, so I don't want to say anything more to avoid spoiling this fantastic movie.
This film has garnered a reputation for being very violent, but I don't think that is fair. Obviously there is quite a bit of violence, but it is necessary and, in my opinion, not overdone. What makes this film so good is its original story, excellent dialog, and the little things put in it to make it a very re-watchable movie. The story is great and unlike any other I have ever known. It creates an opportunity for a great atmosphere and wonderful acting performances, both of which are capitalized on in the film. The dialog is brilliant and contains the perfect amount of black comedy, particularly in the narration. I'd be hard-pressed to find my favorite line in the film. Finally, this being the third time I have watched this movie, every scene contains little lines or little references to the twist at the end. I never even noticed them the first time I watched the film, yet it seems to obvious when you go back and re-watch it. With every viewing I notice something new, and I cannot wait to watch it again.