I’ve always been a big movie fan and open to watching anything, but for some reason, Fight Club never really interested me. Of course, I had heard about the first rule of Fight Club (you don’t talk about Fight Club). I had heard about it so many times but never felt the need to watch it—until now. I had no idea what I was missing!
The movie is based on Chuck Palahniuk’s novel and starts as a dark story about men feeling lost in a world focused on material things. But then, it turns into a wild and unpredictable ride. It follows a bored office worker (Edward Norton) who meets the rebellious and mysterious Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt). Together, they start a secret fight club where men fight to feel alive. But things quickly spiral out of control, becoming much bigger and more dangerous.
The best part? The huge twist at the end! It completely changes how you see everything before it. It’s one of those moments that makes you go, waittt whattt?? and want to rewatch it just to catch all the hidden clues.
One of my favorite scenes is when Edward Norton’s character confronts Marla (Helena Bonham Carter) about the support groups they both attend. He goes to these meetings—testicular cancer, blood parasites, brain parasites, tuberculosis, and more—because crying with strangers is the only way he can let everything out and finally get some sleep. But when Marla shows up, he can’t do it anymore because she’s faking it just like him, and it ruins the experience for him. I love the dialogue in this scene, especially how they break down which meetings they each get to keep, like they’re dividing up territory. The concept of this man needing these meetings just to function makes the story even more interesting and adds so much depth to his character.
Edward Norton and Brad Pitt are incredible together, making the movie intense and exciting. Helena Bonham Carter as Marla adds even more chaos, which makes things even more interesting. The movie has a dark, and fast-paced style that keeps you hooked. But beyond that, it has a deeper message about society, identity, and feeling trapped in life. It’s the movie that sticks with you long after it ends.
It was such a great watch for me, and I was already intrigued by the storyline and plot from the first 20 minutes. With the twist as well. it was so well-written I honestly didn’t expect it. They did an amazing job with the film. Definetely a 5/5 for me!
Until the next post
-MH
