Fight Club Reviews

An absolutely brilliant thrill ride of a movie. Its one of those mind benders where the more you think about it, the greater it gets. Its funny, brutal, sadistic and a true masterpiece. One of my favorites.

Topping my personal list of favorite movie endings of all time, Fight Club (1999, USA) is an adaptation from a Chuck Palahniuk novel of the same name that scolds and retaliates. Delivering a dark yet comical philosophy, Fight Club is revolutionary - dare say way ahead of its time, perhaps also in our time. A brilliant masterpiece of modern cinema.

Bizarre, disturbing, yet brilliant and engaging, Fight Club is an achievement in modern cinema that should be at least appreciated for the risks it takes, the complexity of its plot, and the ingenious structure of its film editing

Bizarre, grotesque, disturbing, yet brilliant and engaging, Fight Club is an achievement in modern cinema that should be at least appreciated for the risks it takes, the complexity of its plot, and the ingenious structure of its film editing.

An absolutely brutal movie with an acid trip of a storyline, but one you simply cannot look away from. Brad Pitt and Edward Norton give standout performances and David Fincher's direction is very good, but there are some puzzling elements added into the story that I thought took away from the experience just a little. It's most certainly a wild ride and one that isn't easily forgotten. Just prepare yourself to get your mind messed with while your gut turns away from some of the extreme violence.

A little overrated. To be honest, I did not care for the ending at all. It kind of ruined the rest of the film for me. I'm talking about the twist, but what happens to the city is pretty stupid as well. But everything before the twist is very entertaining. Not really sure why this film is worshiped so much... is it because it's dark and has cool dialogue?

Fight Club represents the desperate cry of the consumerist modern man for something to put out the anxiety and conformism of his life - taking shape in a brutal, over-violent anarchy of religious echoes. A dangerous movie for the mainstream audience, who will certainly misunderstand its brilliant, powerful statement.

David Fincher has made a successful career with a few but powerful titles, like 'SE7EN' and 'The Social Network'. However, his most recognised and well respected film is 'Fight Club'. His direction has lead to a dark and intense picture which is based around the ideas of mayhem and anarchy. This hard hitting film stars Edward Norton, Brad Pitt and Helena Bonham Carter. With the unexpecting twist, you must believe the hype created by those who suggest it. This is a must watch and is one of the most unique yet greatest films of all time.

Violently liberating. It is too powerful in its themes, and the philosophical backbone just might be too much for everyone else, but it's there to great effect, a wild journey through the ills of our existence. An unforgettable impression. Fight Club's gun points straight at you, and forced to examine your life and your eventual death. It is nauseating.

The message is simple. Get off your ass and go do something so you don't end up like one of the aimless brainwashed followers in this movie. Too bad most people misinterpret the real meaning of this essentially dark comedy.

Fincher's 'Fight Club' rightly takes it's place in popular film history as a classic must see. It had many levels and layers to it, which seem deeper each time I view it. The attention to detail, the transformation in Ed Norton's character, the growth in power, the bigger picture, the manipulation all crafted toward a brilliant conclusion.

The twisted plot gives first time viewers unpredictability and multiple viewers a sense of familiarity even though I can still pick up on something different each time.

My favourite quote of the film, which seems to sum the plot up well: "It's only when we've lost everything, we are free to do anything'.

When I was in 9th grade, I watched Fight Club and at the end I understood why its such a cult classic. The cinematography is gritty, the story is awesome, and Brad Pitt is at his finest. The fight is not always physical but in this case mental. Its replay value is pretty high in my opinion and a great way to connect with any guy.

First rule and second rule forbid me from saying more...

'Fight Club'. A dark, humourous exploration of masculinity in the modern age, with Edward Norton gaining a new lease on his downtrodden life through the new found thinking of one Tyler Durden!

Brad Pitt is hilarious and charismatic, stealing the show every scene he's in.

Welcome to Fight Club. The first rule of Fight Club is: you do not talk about Fight Club. The second rule of Fight Club is: you DO NOT talk about Fight Club! Third rule of Fight Club: someone yells "stop!", goes limp, taps out, the fight is over. Fourth rule: only two guys to a fight. Fifth rule: one fight at a time, fellas. Sixth rule: No shirts, no shoes. Seventh rule: fights will go on as long as they have to. And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight. I just finished watching Fight Club for the billionth time, and let me say it's one of my favorites. The ending seems to confuse a bunch of people, so I'm here to share my theory. SPOILER ALERT: Basically Norton shot himself, but he angled it so it would only go through his cheek, the Tyler personality didn't know this however, and he fell over thinking he'd been shot in the head. Weird but it works.Okay, now on to the review. Fight Club is one of the greatest movies, or even the greatest, of all time. It has everything you want in an R Rated film. This is a movie that you must see before kicking the bucket. Seriously, if you haven't seen this movie, you need to now. This is a movie that defined a generation. Honestly, this is a quintessential film for any movie lover, and is my all-time favorite film. Let me put it in context: I haven't gone a day since I've seen it without quoting the film. Norton, Pitt, and Carter are at the top of their games, and even though "Bitch Tits Bob", who is easily my favorite character. Anyways, this is a flaw-free film that is highly rewatchable. Warning: If you are reading this then this warning is for you. Every word you read of this useless fine print is another second off your life. Don't you have other things to do? Is your life so empty that you honestly can't think of a better way to spend these moments? Or are you so impressed with authority that you give respect and credence to all that claim it? Do you read everything you're supposed to read? Do you think every thing you're supposed to think? Buy what you're told to want? Get out of your apartment. Meet a member of the opposite sex. Stop the excessive shopping and masturbation. Quit your job. Start a fight. Prove you're alive. If you don't claim your humanity you will become a statistic. You have been warned- Tyler. Narrator: Tyler, what the fuck is going on here?

Tyler Durden: I ask you for one thing, one simple thing.
Narrator: Why do people think that I'm you? Answer me!
Tyler Durden: Sit.
Narrator: Now answer me, why do people think that I'm you.
Tyler Durden: I think you know.
Narrator: No, I don't.
Tyler Durden: Yes, you do. Why would anyone possibly confuse you with me?
Narrator: Uh... I... I don't know.
[Random flashbacks]
Tyler Durden: You got it.
Narrator: No.
Tyler Durden: Say it.
Narrator: Because...
Tyler Durden: Say it.
Narrator: Because we're the same person.
Tyler Durden: That's right.

A yuppie comes under the influence of an enigmatic stranger who encourages him to shed the trappings of modern consumerist life and begin an underground bare knuckle boxing club to rediscover his manhood. The 90s created a whole generation of nihilistic smart asses who found their standard bearer in Tyler Durden. Fight Club was a bit of a phenomenon upon its release and it seemed to speak to the the disenfranchised youth of Generation X in a way that nothing had before and being one such example, I hailed it as a masterpiece as did many others. Looking back, it's really far more a smug indie comedy than serious drama and I can't quite believe that anyone really took it seriously. It was for all intents and purposes the death knell of said generation even though we didn't really see it at the time, Palahniuk was showing us the ultimate futility of that way of thinking. It's amusing how a charismatic self styled guru can create such a cult of personality (which is no doubt how many forms of organised extremism find their way into existence) and Brad Pitt cuts a very imposing and frankly hilarious figure as Durden. In fact the whole thing smacks of the kind of creativity in all areas that we rarely see in mainstream cinema and as such is still well worth seeing. But I can't help feeling that Fight Club was the logical extension of Project Mayhem itself; a practical joke that people took too seriously til it got waaaay out of hand!

Fight Club is a pure masterpiece in every sense of the word, its 100% pure genius. The story is about a unnamed man (Edward Norton) who meets Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt), a man who is eccentric, crazy, but very interesting, and he turns our unnamed heroes life from being boring, into a exciting world of violence when Tyler turns his basement into a Fight Club. The plot of the film never dies down, it has so many themes and classic moments that its hard to not enjoy this story, and the ending is great too. The cast was great, Edward Nortons greatest performance and one of Brad Pitts best. The music in the film I will also mention, it was tremendous, really made the mood feel right. Fight Club is one of the most famous films in history, and it deserves that title, and im not exaggerating when I say this movie is BADASS!