Fight Club

I’m sorry Tyler, I have to talk about it. In these times our generation has come to know the exploitation of society in a whole new way. However films have been known to deconstruct our modern lives, such as Taxi Driver and the one where the first two rules are not even to mention it. Whoops! I did. Fight Club was released in 1999 to a huge box office opening then faded into obscurity. Then of course of following had breathed new life into the film with after it’s release to DVD. Now it’s a roaring sensation even to this very day.

Even before I saw it I at least knew the first two rules, I mean who doesn’t? The film itself is about the struggle of masculinity, the deconstruction of our society, and fascist control. Which all stems with a little start to a club from an insurance agent and a soap salesman. With watching it again I found myself revisiting old friends that I missed. For some reason Fight Club (I know! I can’t mention it!), is very rewatchable and it’s better the second time. The story is weaved through the narration by Edward Norton as he describes the Mischief. Mayhem. and of course; Soap.

Why I think it still holds up, is because the way it approaches itself is much less disturbing compared to Taxi Driver or Joker. It’s the charismatic energy that brings it’s message across blatantly yet impactful. At the end, I wasn’t in just jaw dropping awe nor like ‘Oh that’s interesting’; but with a hole where my brain should be now exploded and all I have is a slight chuckle to give. It’s that kind of electrifying hook, in which the audience can take away with so much more, as opposed to the darker approaches. Taxi Driver is one of my favorite films of all time and Fight Club is now too more so.

Another absolute plus is that Rob Bottin did the effects for this film. You know, the guy who did the effects of The Thing (Jeez another favorite, I’m gonna be here all day!). This is too good, with the realistic makeup and effects, it’s got a twist that’ll leave you speechless. But like I said I can’t talk about it. It’s rule 1 and rule 2. Fight Club still resonates powerfully, with everything I’ve just mentioned, the film is entertaining and meaningful. Giving a much wider spectrum to a larger audience. The real reason why I bring this all up is because I want you to join the club. It’s every night in the basement of Lou’s Tavern. Remember you didn’t hear or see this, otherwise Tyler Durden will kick me in.