Post by tylerdurden on Jun 17, 2010 5:00:23 GMT -5
My first review, so be sure to give feedback
Fight Club really changes your perception of movies after watching it. It's interesting, thought provoking, funny, dark and memorable. Some of the quotes and speeches in this movie really stick with you and makes you think about our modern culture. The film's plot isn't easy to summarize, but it basically boils down to this: an unnamed narrator played by Edward Norton tries to reach a point where he can commit to a woman. He is a regular, white-collar office worker who is suffering from insomnia. To remedy this he attends support groups for people with terminal diseases. Being in this environment comforts him, and allows him to be able to cry, thus he is able to sleep. However this doesn't last very long when Marla Singer, played by Helena Bonham Carter, appears at these support groups. Marla is similar to the Narrator in that they attend these support groups, even thought they don't have the diseases. Marla appears at all of the Narrator's groups, and because she is a "faker" too, he can't cry and can't sleep. He is able to convince her to split the groups so they won't have to see each other anymore. Once she leaves, the Narrator meets Tyler Durden, played by Brad Pitt, on one of his frequent plane rides. Tyler is a soapsales-men who makes small talk with the Narrator on the flight. the Narrator ends up moving in with Tyler after his apartment was blown up. While living together, the two have fights outside a bar because they enjoy the feeling of being hit. More men join in, who share their thought that getting hit feels good and relives frustrations. They move these fights to the bar's cellar and call it "fight club."
Once Fight Club is established, the movie explores bigger themes and more interesting ideas. Fight Club asks questions about consumer culture, fascism, the role of men in modern society and many more. This movie is like a philosophy class and is so great because of it. Movies don't usually raise this many questions or can be interpreted as deeply as Fight Club. The movie is also surprisingly funny for such a mature, violent film. The humor is very adult and dark, so not everyone will find it funny, but if you can appreciate that kind of humor you'll find Fight Club very funny. Fight Club is also probably the most culturally significant films of the generation. Many teenagers are latching on to this film for many reasons and there is a sizable cult built around it. Many of the speeches, and quotes in this movie are becoming more and more used, because not only are they well written, but they do bring up serious topics and questions.
There aren't many actors in Fight Club, but the ones that are do a superb job of capturing their eccentric characters. Edward Norton perfectly embodies his frustrated, insomniac. With him, Brad Pitt is very invested in his role of Tyler, almost to a point where he is Tyler, which is a big achievement for any actor to be able to submerge themselves completely in their role. The whole cast in Fight Club does great job of this, most notably Helena Bonham Carter, who did an American accent for Marla. She is very funny and sexy as Marla and really gives the film a core.
However there was a man behind the camera, and David Fincher's brilliant, interesting direction cannot be unnoticed. The editing, effects and camera work is really original and hasn't been duplicated by any other film. Finally the film's music is really catchy and original. It's all original by the Dust Brothers, except for the Pixies song which plays during the credits, which is one of the best uses of a song in a movie. Not only is it a great song, it fits the end scene perfectly. The ending is one of the best endings because it really makes you wonder "what the fuck did I just watch?" Fight Club is a movie that can, and has, been written about for years and years. It's a movie that demands repeated viewings and full attention. Fight Club can be appreciated on just a regular level, but it can also be studied and analyzed to get much more enjoyment. Do Project Mayhem a favor, watch Fight Club.
10/10
Fight Club really changes your perception of movies after watching it. It's interesting, thought provoking, funny, dark and memorable. Some of the quotes and speeches in this movie really stick with you and makes you think about our modern culture. The film's plot isn't easy to summarize, but it basically boils down to this: an unnamed narrator played by Edward Norton tries to reach a point where he can commit to a woman. He is a regular, white-collar office worker who is suffering from insomnia. To remedy this he attends support groups for people with terminal diseases. Being in this environment comforts him, and allows him to be able to cry, thus he is able to sleep. However this doesn't last very long when Marla Singer, played by Helena Bonham Carter, appears at these support groups. Marla is similar to the Narrator in that they attend these support groups, even thought they don't have the diseases. Marla appears at all of the Narrator's groups, and because she is a "faker" too, he can't cry and can't sleep. He is able to convince her to split the groups so they won't have to see each other anymore. Once she leaves, the Narrator meets Tyler Durden, played by Brad Pitt, on one of his frequent plane rides. Tyler is a soapsales-men who makes small talk with the Narrator on the flight. the Narrator ends up moving in with Tyler after his apartment was blown up. While living together, the two have fights outside a bar because they enjoy the feeling of being hit. More men join in, who share their thought that getting hit feels good and relives frustrations. They move these fights to the bar's cellar and call it "fight club."
Once Fight Club is established, the movie explores bigger themes and more interesting ideas. Fight Club asks questions about consumer culture, fascism, the role of men in modern society and many more. This movie is like a philosophy class and is so great because of it. Movies don't usually raise this many questions or can be interpreted as deeply as Fight Club. The movie is also surprisingly funny for such a mature, violent film. The humor is very adult and dark, so not everyone will find it funny, but if you can appreciate that kind of humor you'll find Fight Club very funny. Fight Club is also probably the most culturally significant films of the generation. Many teenagers are latching on to this film for many reasons and there is a sizable cult built around it. Many of the speeches, and quotes in this movie are becoming more and more used, because not only are they well written, but they do bring up serious topics and questions.
There aren't many actors in Fight Club, but the ones that are do a superb job of capturing their eccentric characters. Edward Norton perfectly embodies his frustrated, insomniac. With him, Brad Pitt is very invested in his role of Tyler, almost to a point where he is Tyler, which is a big achievement for any actor to be able to submerge themselves completely in their role. The whole cast in Fight Club does great job of this, most notably Helena Bonham Carter, who did an American accent for Marla. She is very funny and sexy as Marla and really gives the film a core.
However there was a man behind the camera, and David Fincher's brilliant, interesting direction cannot be unnoticed. The editing, effects and camera work is really original and hasn't been duplicated by any other film. Finally the film's music is really catchy and original. It's all original by the Dust Brothers, except for the Pixies song which plays during the credits, which is one of the best uses of a song in a movie. Not only is it a great song, it fits the end scene perfectly. The ending is one of the best endings because it really makes you wonder "what the fuck did I just watch?" Fight Club is a movie that can, and has, been written about for years and years. It's a movie that demands repeated viewings and full attention. Fight Club can be appreciated on just a regular level, but it can also be studied and analyzed to get much more enjoyment. Do Project Mayhem a favor, watch Fight Club.
10/10
