a masterpiece of the seldom sort

Rating: 10/10 (30 October 1999)

Every now and then there comes a movie that defines the feeling of its time and generation. They are not always acsepted by everyone, especially the critic. But after 10 years they become classics. I think Fight club is one of them. A satire on our society and the meaningless consumerism that surrounds us.
The main character is a so anonymous and normal that we never get to know his name. Edward Norton is credited as the narrator. He lives a life consumed in material values. He cant seem to find a meaning in his life, hes strugling to do exactly what everyone else want him to do, just going with the flow, not questioning anything. How many of us have not felt this way before. Tormented by insomnia (Doctor: no, you cant die of insomnia), he joins support group for testicular cancer. Where he experiences the pleasure of crying in another persons arms. He is now addicted. In his words he explains his addiction: When people think your dying, they finally shut up and listen to what you have to say. Thats when Marla coms in an equally fake support-addict who the narator describes as : "a little scratch on the roof of your mouth that would heal if only you could stop tounging it--but you can't"
In the top of his depression the narrator meets Tyler Durden, a man with a vision and a philosophy "its only after we've lost everything that we we're free to do anything".
Wow im blown away
This film is more inteligent than it actually looks Ironical to the bone. Filmed with camera techniques that reminde us of comercials. This film deals with the masculin selfdestruction or rage. Its about a whitecolar worker who creates a fighting club. Where males can come and beat the shit out of each other, as a way of letting out their steam and confusion.The film tries to explore the dehumanization of our culture. A hard thing to do whithout being provocative.
Masterly made both technically and acting wise. Both Edward Norton and Brad Pitt give expeptional performances
Industrial noise music by Dust brothers,nicely edited and filmed, blending computer generated effects with story. This is indeed filmmaking at its finest. A testament that once in a while the hollywood machinery can actually produce a gem that could not have been possible any other way.

a film constantly turning from reality to the absurd fantasy. The twists and turns keep you on the edge of your seat,. And did i mention that the film has twist that will blow you away ? Keeping true to his tradition, David Fincher cooks up a hell of a an ending that will blow you away.
A film no adult movie fan can dare to miss, and this is a film for adults, mind you. This is an intelligent film, and David Fincher is a master.
Gems like this don't grow on trees....