Hello once again my loving readers, and welcome back to Critical Films! Today I will be talking about a cult classic, and is another film that will remain near the top of my list. This movie is: Fight Club. Directed by David Fincher (Se7en), this film stars Edward Norton, Brad Pitt and Helena Bonham-Carter. It is an outstanding film that is known throughout the world. It begins with the insomniac Narrator (Edward Norton) who befriends a soap salesman, Tyler Durdan (Brad Pitt). Eventually, a series of unfortunate events leads them into the world of underground boxing clubs and the eventual terrorism its escalates to.
This has been a cult classic since its release back in 1999. Currently ranked as #10 on IMDB’s Top 250 films of all time, this film is full of philosophical quotes and excess of violence, being a perfect choice for anyone!
It is notable for the Fight Club rules. Many people know what you mean when they hear, “The first rule of Fight Club is…” It is followed by the secrecy of Fight Club, “you do not speak of Fight Club.” Although this is repeated throughout the film, it is used as reverse psychology in a way, and the club expands from people breaking the rule repeatedly. “The second rule of Fight Club is…you do NOT speak about Fight Club.” This is significant quote from the film, and is one of the easiest ways of recognizing what film people are talking about.
I would personally rate this film with a 8.5/10. Being a piece of cinematic art, there is a lot of controversy with Fincher’s vision, since some critics look at it as “the squall of a whiny and essentially white-male generation that feels ruined by the privileges of women and a booming economy.” Although it seems to have deeper meaning than this, it is not completely absurd. Either way, the film is fantastic, and I definitely recommend seeing it!
It delves into the modern male psyche, and unleashes the rage against economic control and progression. Revolution of the people through unity, and Fight Club was a way to make that happen. This film incorporates strong cinematography, strong acting and a thought-out plot. To close, let’s think about the fundamentals of Durden’s reign:
Mischief. Mayhem. Soap.
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