Fight Club (1999)

Mischief. Mayhem. Soap.

Drama

Directed by David Fincher

Runtime: 2 hours 19 minutes

A ticking-time-bomb insomniac and a slippery soap salesman channel primal male aggression into a shocking new form of therapy. Their concept catches on, with underground "fight clubs" forming in every town, until an eccentric gets in the way and ignites an out-of-control spiral toward oblivion.

Edward Norton
The Narrator
Brad Pitt
Tyler Durden
Helena Bonham Carter
Marla Singer
Meat Loaf
Robert "Bob" Paulson
Jared Leto
Angel Face
Zach Grenier
Richard Chesler

Review

Some great themes that have stood the test of time around mental health, toxic masculinity and life coming out of death. Few flaws but one glaring problem: the idea of breaking free of capitalist rules was the central conceit of the plot, but those in the club must conform to a bunch of other rules instead! Still feels edgy and fresh today.

Reviewed: 5 March 2021

★★★½ (7/10)