Decent movie - not great - but its super duper plot twist is overrated (and Fincher cheats quite a bit on it); and it certainly is not the manifesto that its fanboys think it is. The degree to which they overrate it make (and made) me dislike it more than I should have.
Easily in my top 5 films of all time, Fight Club is a ballad to the disenfranchised Generion Xers. Dark and grimy, but poetically visual, the film adds to the novel rather than reducing it to its bare parts. A great postmodern tale.
Unfortunately for me personally I had seen a plethora of "twist ending" films before this one so I was rather disappointed in myself that I'd figured it out before the end. It's a shame because I think I would like it a lot better than I do now if I hadn't unwittingly un-twisted the plot. It's still a wonderfully acted movie and well thought out though. Definitely an artistic film with a lot of thought and care put into each frame.
Watched it first as a really young teen and back then I hated it. Now, going on thirty, I watched it again and though it'll never be one of my favorites, I'm now able to appreciate that certain appeal it's got.
It's certainly an interesting story and it offers - especially through the narrator - lots of food for thought on various matters of today's world.
I'm really fond of darker or troubled characters in a movie which is why I liked the protagonist and his struggle against his meaningless existence and his insomnia... and the way he tries to deal with it. Edward Norton's acting was great.
Other elements of the movie, e.g. feeling better if someone beats the crap out of you or following a leader mindlessly, were less up my alley... although I don't doubt lots of real people would indeed be drawn to that.
What fascinated me was the ending
(getting to know that the protagonist and Tyler Durden are one and the same person)
and the way David Fincher showed the protagonist's state of mind with atmospheric pictures and flickers on the screen.
All in all, a pretty fascinating film that's not entirely my cup of tea but still very intricately made and partly really entertaining and smart.
Way too violent for me. The message could have been delivered in a much less violent way and still have the same effect. This would not be in my top 250 list. I don't think I could even stand to watch it again.
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Rolexxx
Honestly the worst film I’ve seenReanimated Movie
I don't get the hype.MiltonVines
I don`t create the comment this(((MiltonVines
This is very old movie and very great!)Autumn
This was so strange! I did not understand it.bernicestockstill
I think it's descent movie with deep lesson inside.Deborah Peterson
Like this oneDuke of Omnium
Decent movie - not great - but its super duper plot twist is overrated (and Fincher cheats quite a bit on it); and it certainly is not the manifesto that its fanboys think it is. The degree to which they overrate it make (and made) me dislike it more than I should have.bernicestockstill
Fantastic movie)Siskoid
Easily in my top 5 films of all time, Fight Club is a ballad to the disenfranchised Generion Xers. Dark and grimy, but poetically visual, the film adds to the novel rather than reducing it to its bare parts. A great postmodern tale.DisneyStitch
Unfortunately for me personally I had seen a plethora of "twist ending" films before this one so I was rather disappointed in myself that I'd figured it out before the end. It's a shame because I think I would like it a lot better than I do now if I hadn't unwittingly un-twisted the plot. It's still a wonderfully acted movie and well thought out though. Definitely an artistic film with a lot of thought and care put into each frame.gekarlt
Its fine movie but little bit overratedIreneAdler
Watched it first as a really young teen and back then I hated it. Now, going on thirty, I watched it again and though it'll never be one of my favorites, I'm now able to appreciate that certain appeal it's got.It's certainly an interesting story and it offers - especially through the narrator - lots of food for thought on various matters of today's world.
I'm really fond of darker or troubled characters in a movie which is why I liked the protagonist and his struggle against his meaningless existence and his insomnia... and the way he tries to deal with it. Edward Norton's acting was great.
Other elements of the movie, e.g. feeling better if someone beats the crap out of you or following a leader mindlessly, were less up my alley... although I don't doubt lots of real people would indeed be drawn to that.
What fascinated me was the ending
All in all, a pretty fascinating film that's not entirely my cup of tea but still very intricately made and partly really entertaining and smart.
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Loved it more the second time I watched it!ClassicLady
Way too violent for me. The message could have been delivered in a much less violent way and still have the same effect. This would not be in my top 250 list. I don't think I could even stand to watch it again.Showing items 1 – 15 of 81