Alright the seed of the long departed Aguirre has returned blossoming from the bloody wound of cinema known as FIGHT CLUB. A film that kicks film's ass according to everything I've heard. NEXT Friday can't come quick enough... by next Tuesday that... that... evil Genius Moriarty will have seen it twice... I hate that guy, don't you? Anyway... Here is Aguirre with a non-spoiler badass look at FIGHT CLUB... a movie that if it is one ounce less than it is being sold... if my theater doesn't erupt into a senseless battle of fistacuffs... I'll be enraged and burst into an impromptu battle of fistacuffs... Come onnnnn get here already!
Harry,
Oh my, where to begin after seeing the absolutely fucking amazing Fight Club, starring brad pitt and Edward Norton, and most notably, directed by David "Im a God" Fincher. About 2/3 of the way through the movie, I thought "geez, this movie is revoluting the whole damn industry." It is so in-your-face that you feel like you are the one getting the shit kicked out of. The way its presented, the intensity all of the actors perform at, this is a movie no one will forget for a very long time, and it would take a great movie to beat it out for my best picture of the year vote (so i said that about American Beauty before, but Fight Club was up to that challenge.) Time to break it down:
Acting: Edward Norton is just about the best actor on the planet now,
he will be a mega star some day and will win piles of Oscars. For the
thirsdtime (Primal Fear, American history X), his character goes
through a suden trasformation that makes you think entirely
differently about him. He is so good at playing that the exactly right
way. This is in his upper echelon in terms of performances (though all
are really),but American history X is his best probably. As good as
eddy is, Brad Pitt is better. What enrgy, intensity, and pure great
acting. He dominates each scene he is in. Wow is all I have to say,
and I stil can't believe how he slept walked through Meet Joe Black
after he reinforces his true skill here. Helene Bonham Carter is good,
and shes hot, really leaves an impression in a role that could have
gone by the way side. meatloaf is really funny too as a big fat guy.
Overall: A, ...easily.
Directing: David Fincher has a flare for style that is simply
unmatched. The movie looks great despite its darkness and there are so
many clever shots in the movie its sick. Norton's desciption of his
condo is enhanced so much with Fincher's visual aides (youll
understand if you see the movie). The best part of his direction
though is that it looks like evryone really is getting punched, kicked
or killed. Thats because of the sound, look, and actors working
together for such a complete sensory experience. Its not easy to
watch, but how many great movies really are? You're in the movie from
the opening credits, no movie has captured me this way n a long time.
Overall: A++++++++ Give the man an Oscar (for his editing too, which
is razor sharp).
Writing: So, there are a few holes at the end probably, and you will
be reminded of The Sixth Sense at one point, but the story unfolds at
a great clip, never do you get bored in the whole 2 hrs. and 15
minutes. The diretcting and the acting ahve a higher energy level, bu
the sript is obvisiouly good enough to make one hell of a movie.
Overall: A-
Fight Club is more than seeing a movie, its an experience, it sucks you in and keeps you there the entire time. Youve never seen as much graphic detail when it comes to fighting and blood, but thats all part of making sure all of your senses get soemthing out of it. Its a rare movie that you know will change how movies are made. Not only is it excelently crafted, but its cool as hell.
Go and see this movie if you haven't yet Harry..
Aguire jr.
