MOVIE COMPANY: FOX 2000 Pictures
DVD reviewed by Dennis A. Amith
CAST: Starring Edward Norton, Brad Pitt, Helena Bonham Carter, Meat Loaf Aday, Jared Leto and more.
DIRECTED BY: David Fincher
PRODUCED BY: Art Linson, Cean Chaffin, Ross Grayson Bell
RATING: Rated R
INTERNET MOVIE DATABASE URL: http://us.imdb.com/Title?0137523
TYPE OF MOVIE: Drama, Thriller
DURATION:Â 139 minutes
A ticking-time bomb insomniac (Edward Norton) and a slippery soap salesman (Brad Pitt) channel primal male aggression into a shocking new form of therapy. Their concept catches on, with underground “fight clubs” forming in every town, until a sensuous eccentric (Helena Bonham Carter) gets in the way and ignites an out-of-control spiral toward oblivion.
The New York Times raved that FIGHT CLUB “just might require another viewing.” Here’s your chance. Brace yourself.
DVD EXTRAS:
• Region 1 encoding (US and Canada only)
• Closed-captioned, AC-3
• Commentary by director David Fincher
• Commentary by actor Brad Pitt
• Commentary by Composers
• Commentary by Helena Bonham Carter
• Commentary by Edward Norton
• Production notes
• Theatrical trailer(s)
• Five Deleted Scenes and Outtakes
• Still Galleries: Set Design Stills, Costume Stills, Original sketches, Oil paintings, Storyboards, Publicity stills, Lobby cards & Production Stills
• 17 behind-the-scenes vignettes
• Making-Of Fight Club
• THX Optimode
• Widescreen anamorphic format
• Number of discs: 2
KNOWN DVD SECRET(S):
Production credits:
Play Disc 1 and select the “Special” option at the main menu. Press Up to highlight the green smiley face, then press Enter.
Movie products:
Play Disc 2 and select the “Advertising” option at the main menu. Press Down three times to highlight the green smiley face, then press Enter.
DVD REVIEW:
I struggled whether or not to watch this movie because I thought it was a movie all about fighting. I wasn’t it the mood to watch it and it was either getting rave reviews or panned in the media. I figured that ever since I became a DVD junkie, a lot of these movies that don’t do well in the box office or panned by media are actually very good films. Kudos to Edward Norton in his commentary for his comment on media personalities like Rosie O’Donnell who probably prevented people from watching this movie.
Why would I want people to watch this? To tell you the truth, I don’t give a rats ass if you watch it or not, I know that for me, this is one of the best movies I have ever seen. I felt that this movie was absolutely brilliant!
It’s one of those movies that everyone will love, hate or love to hate. Think Arlington Road, American Beauty, those Street Fighter II video games and loads of humor. Taking a very crazy, dark film and making it enjoyable to watch.
Dark? Oh, yes…it’s dark but the story is so well written and acted, I’m still amazed how cool this movie is. When I say dark, I don’t want to compare it to other dark films. In a way, this movie is quite unique. It’s not a scary movie and the violent parts weren’t so gross looking because the blood is oil dark.
OK…why do I like this movie? Many of us are over achievers, make great money and once in a while…during those days you hate your job or your boss pisses you off, you get that little crazy thought in your mind of what if…. This movie is your what if on steroids!
I don’t think this movie glorifies fights. Despite the title, there is more to this intense story. It’s very well written and I’m glad they brought it out to the movie.
OK…on to the DVD review. The first rule with the FIGHT CLUB DVD. Read the booklet first. The second rule of the FIGHT CLUB DVD is read the booklet first. Read and find out how difficult this movie was to make a reality. Then watch the movie! If you are pissed off at your job, this is a great movie to watch. But if you are feeling well…lovey dovey…then watch a romantic film. Then read the FBI warning very carefully. OK, too poor to buy the Video Essentials DVD, no problem, you have the THX optimode. A cool extra…better than what they put in the “Pleasantville” DVD.
The audio is oh so good! At times you hear the rear speakers being used but that gun shot sound. Ah…just as good as that ear piercing shot in the “Thirteenth Floor”. The sound is well done. The video quality is very well done and it’s anamorphic  and you will be happy with the video and audio. Now, what about the special features. LOADED! This DVD is fully loaded! I don’t know where to begin but it’s loaded. From the making of certain scenes, many commentaries, deleted/alternate scenes, trailers and those loveable PSA’s, this DVD is loaded. One of the best DVD’s to be released that is fully packaged and definitely worth your money.
So, do I recommend this DVD. Sure I do! But will you like it? I don’t know. It’s a thinking movie. It’s a dark movie. It’s not a super violent movie. It’s not a gross movie. It’s not a screwed up movie. It’s not a movie that makes you feel worthless. It’s a movie that deserves to be watched and a movie for those with an open mind. If you don’t have one, then don’t watch it.
Otherwise….a great movie and one of the best DVD’s fully loaded with so much stuff, you’re going to be enjoying all of it. Highly Recommended!
THE MOVIE:Â A+
THE DVD EXTRAS:Â A+
THE DVD OVERALL:Â A+