Fight Club (Special Edition)

Advantages: Excellent Performances, Great Story, Brilliant End Twist
Disadvantages: Dark Humour may offend some.

...the hope of happiness. Soon fight clubs are being opened all over america, and soon become more than just a social event. Thing escalate rapidly with Tyler creating a vigilane group known as Project Mayhem, with the aim to destroy all of the major banks so that everything, including debt and large amounts of money, is cleared, giving everyone a fresh start. But things are not as they seem which leaves to a excellent twist towards the end that is ...
...movie, with extremely good performances from Brad Pitt, Edward Norton and Helena Bonham Carter. Each actor plays their scene perfectly. The film is expertly directed by David fincher, with a dark moody feel to most of the film, whilst also having lots of comedy moments, such as the scene on a plane where Tyler asks the Narrator if he knows why they have oxygen masks on planes, then goes on to explain in his own words, "Oxygen gets you high. In a ... Read review

Advantages: A great storyline and twist
Disadvantages: Some graphic scenes - not for everybody

...same name bu Chuck Palahniuk, Fight Club portrays a period of time in the narrator's life where he meets a man named Tyler Durden and his whole life changes. The narrator, whose name is never mentioned, is played by Edward Norton. He works as an actuary for a large car compnay, working out the risks and costs of various cars and accidents. Unfortunately, he develops insomnia and just can't get to sleep. When he asks the doctor for pills, the doctor ...
...can join in. Thus, the fight club was born. The club expands rapidly and soon there are lairs of this club all over North America. And Tyler begins to use this club to spread his ideas of anti-materialism. As he so eloquently puts it, "You're not your job. You're not how much money you have in the bank. You're not the car you drive. You're not the contents of your wallet. You're not your ****ng khakis. You're the all-singing, all-dancing crap of ... Read review

Advantages: Great twist and acting
Disadvantages: Confusing and very dark at times

David Fincher's 1999 film Fight Club is twisting and turning thriller, providing a bit of excitement and a lot of confusion to the watcher. The Plot Ja ck is a chronic insomniac who becomes obsessed with self-improvement groups. He finds himself going regularly to such groups. It is here he meets Marla Singer, a woman who goes to these groups for the same reason - there is nothing wrong with her other than the fact that going to the groups gfives ...
...Before long, they have a fight in an underground car park, and both enjoy the rush from it. They seek like-minded individuals who want to vent their frustrations in a controlled fight club where the first rule is that you do not talk about Fight Club! The Cast and Performances Edward Norton is outstanding as Jack, and he plays the emotions very well. Helena Bonham Carter performs well as Marla Singer, and there is a good supporting cast from a ... Read review

Advantages: Great story line, and twist
Disadvantages: none

...this corker of a film FIGHT CLUB! Fight club stars Brad Pitt (also from seven, and snatch) and Edward Norton (American history x). both of which give brilliant performances in this non stop roll coater ride about a man by the name of Tyler Durden. Story line Edward Norton stars as a man by the name of jack (or so you think) .. Jack suffers form insomnia, everyday life for him is boring, he works for the car industry carrying out investigations ...
...together they form a club. Fight club!, over a period of time this secret club becomes larger and larger until it becomes like a military operation where things begin to get out of control for jack. At which point he discovers that he himself is Tyler Durden! This is a truly gripping film a.. I saw it on tv and had to buy it on DVD the next day I thought it was that good! The special effects, acting, and story line are all excellent, ( Watch out ... Read review

Advantages: Norton at his best, with a buffed Pitt and a fantastic cast.
Disadvantages: You will have to watch it more than once, not really a bad thing!

...add to you're collection. Fight Club is a psycological thriller that will make you rack your brain throughout the film to a climaxing end which does not disappoint. Edward Norton stars as the main character and narrator throughout the film, his name is never mentioned throughout. He is a product recall analist who hates his job and what he is turning into in life, and spends his own time rummaging through Ikea catalogues buying things for his 'perfect' ...
...around and who he begins Fight Club with and Nortons dramactic rise and fall comes with Durden and keep you on your toes throughout the film. This film has something for both sexes and plently with open minds. There are many scenes with Pitt toned to the max to keep his army of fans very happy. Pitts portrayal of Durden is both believable and incredibly awesome. The musical score by the Dust Brothers during the film, especially at the beginning ... Read review

Advantages: Dialogue, style, performances, plot.
Disadvantages: Often confusing, dark

...This film really hits home with the inadquecies and disillusion that exists with being a modern day male. At first glance the film appears to be simply about fighting (and the viewer is greatly misled by the trailer), however there is so much more here. Largely forming a mockery of the social and commercial issues of todays world, it strives to break against accepted standards and excels. With strong performances from Edward Norton, Brad Pitt and Helena Bonham-Carter the view is obligied to act as a tourist through the mindset of a very disturbed individual. The direction of David Fincher is also edgy and appropriate in style, and it is one of the cases where the book has been adapted perfectly for the screen (Even the author, Chuck Palahniuk prefered the film's ending as opposed to the one he had envisioned.)... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average not helpful

Advantages: Great storyline
Disadvantages: Slow to start

...This is a great film- the storyline is fresh and unique, and keeps you guessing all the way. There are twists all the way through, and the special effects are great. Edward Norton and Brad Pitt are great together, Edward Norton being the confused insomniac, and Brad Pitt being his more slick, self- destructive accomplice.. There are some deleted scenes, but to be honest they aren't really worth watching. The film itself however, is something you will find yourself going back to again and again. What starts off as a club where people fight eachother bare- fisted turns into an organised large scale terrorist organisation, run by Tyler Durton. The film is fairly slow to start, but when it starts, it really starts. I would recommend this film to anyone who is wanting some enlightenment.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Utterly brilliant!
Disadvantages: none.=

...Fight Club is an amzing film directe dby David Fincher. It si based on the novel by Chuck Palahniuk and features some of Hollywood's greatest actors: Edward Norton, Brad Pitt and Helena Bohnam-Carter. This edition of the film includes many extra features like deleted scenes and a narrative voice over. The film is about an insomniac who is caught up in the consumerist society we live in. He befreinds local sop salesman Tyler Durden and the two create a Fight Club. The film is not as violent as the title suggest and is more about the ideas behind it. The ending is brilliant and most definitley unpredictable; a major tiwst. The soundtrack is awesome, featuring The Dust Brothers and The Pixies. Amazing film!... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful