My review on Fight Club DVD

the movie has the qualities of its faults. The amalgam of discording subject matters (the fights, the making of soap, support groups) may appear to be a simple script exercise answering to the number one Hollywood rule : suprise the audience at any price. Of course, the end result is shady, but this semi-experimental characteristic (for a film of this class) is precisely what makes the film so enjoyable. Far from perfect, Fight Club answers primarily to the urgent need of losing balance, for Fincher as for his actors and audience. Brad Pitt does as Brad Pitt should do. His image is preciously studied in order to correspond to his fans expectations. Mad dog that he is, Brad Pitt gives an honnest performance as the mind-boggling Tyler Durden. However, he does not really part from his earlier prestations (notably in Kalifornia by Dominic Sena and Twelve Monkeys by Terry Gilliam). Furthermore, for a film which denounces the consumer society, it is contradictory and even idiotic to invest by millions (65 to be exact) into this subversive idea. The whole shape of the film reflects the chaotic end of the millenium, but is slightly too glossy and clean to do so. From Brad Pitt's wardrobe to the decor in the abandonned house where the characters live, all is arranged in order to correspond to the Hollywood image in film. In brief, behind all this craziness and allegations, we can feel the industry.This is one of my favorite movies as you can see by my description I put a lot into it. I would highly recomend this movie to anyone who likes great characters and a great storyline.