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Features: DVD, Widescreen, Aspect Ratio 2.35:1, Dolby Digital (5.1), Dolby Digital Surround, Commentary, Behind the Scenes Footage, English, Spanish Subtitled, 2 discs
A ticking time bomb insomniac (Edward Norton) and a slippery soap salesman (Brad Pitt) channel primary male aggression into a shocking new 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. Fight Club is the year's most "provocative, comical, and mesmerizing" (Wireless Magazine) action-packed $38 million box office hit. The New York Times raved that Fight Club just might require another viewing. Here’s your chance. Brace yourself.
"Mind-blowing!" Philadelphia Weekly
"Fight Club pulls you in, challenges your prejudices...and leaves you laughing." Rolling Stone
"Raw and exhilarating." Newsweek
"...Ed Norton and Brad Pitt deliver knockout performances..." Apollo Guide
Editor's Note
FIGHT CLUB is narrated by a lonely, unfulfilled young man (Edward Norton) who finds his only comfort in feigning terminal illness and attending disease support groups. Hopping from group to group, he encounters another pretender, or "tourist," the morose Marla Singer (Helena Bonham Carter), who immediately gets under his skin. However, while returning from a business trip, he meets a more intriguing character--the subversive Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt). They become fast friends, bonding over a mutual disgust for corporate consumer-culture hypocrisy. Eventually, the two start Fight Club, which convenes in a bar basement where angry men get to vent their frustrations in brutal, bare-knuckle bouts. Fight Club soon becomes the men's only real priority; when the club starts a cross-country expansion, things start getting really crazy. Like Tyler Durden himself, director David Fincher's FIGHT CLUB, based on the novel by Chuck Palahniuk, is startlingly aggressive and gleefully mischievous as it skewers the superficiality of American pop culture. Outstanding performances by Norton and Pitt are supported by a razor-sharp script and an arsenal of stunning visual effects that include computer animation and sleight-of-hand editing. One of the most unique films of the late 20th century, FIGHT CLUB is a pitch-black comedy of striking intensity.
Plot Summary
David Fincher's adrenaline-fueled adaptation of Chuck Palahniuk's novel is a satirical, absurdist romp highlighted by the director's edgy visual flair.
| Features | Outtakes | | Subtitles: English, Spanish | | Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1, English, Spanish Dolby Digital Surround | | Behind-the-Scenes Vignettes With Multiple Angles and Commentary | | Concept Art | | Commentary Tracks Including David Fincher, Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, and Helena Bonham Carter | | Interviews | | Widescreen Presentation | | Interactive Menus | | Scene Access | | Deleted Scenes | | Photo Gallery |
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Release Information
| | Studio: Foxvideo |
| Release Date: 11/29/2005 |
| Running Time: 139 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1999 | | Catalog ID: 2000035 | | UPC: 00024543000358 | | Number of Discs: 2 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English, French Dubbed | | Available Subtitles: English, Spanish | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | 2.35:1 |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Oscar (2000) | | | Richard Hymns, Ren Klyce, Nominee, Best Effects, Sound Effects Editing |
| Memorable Quotes| "Tyler, you are by far the most interesting single serving friend I have ever met. [Pauses] See, I have this thing...everything on a plane is single serving..."----Narrator (Edward Norton) to Tyler (Brad Pitt) |"Oh, I get it. It's very clever."----Tyler |"Thank you."----Narrator |"How's that working out for you?"----Tyler |"What?"----Narrator |"Being clever."----Tyler |"Great."----Narrator |"Keep it up then."----Tyler | | "I say never be complete. I say stop being perfect."----Tyler | | "The things you own end up owning you."----Tyler | | "I want you to do me a favor."----Tyler to Narrator |"Yeah, sure."----Narrator |"I want you to hit me as hard as you can."----Tyler |"What?"----Narrator |"I want you to hit me...as hard as you can."----Tyler | | "After fighting, everything else in your life got the volume turned down. You could deal with anything."----Narrator, in voice--over | | "I am Jack's smirking revenge."----Narrator, in voice--over | | "Gentlemen, welcome to Fight Club. The first rule of Fight Club is you do not talk about Fight Club. The second rule of Fight Club is...you do not talk about Fight Club."----Tyler | | "You have to consider the possibility that God does not like you. He never wanted you. In all probability, he hates you."----Tyler to Narrator | | "It's only after we've lost everything that we're free to do anything."----Tyler | | "The first one through this door gets a...gets a lead salad!"----Narrator, as he waves a gun at police officers | | "I am Jack's complete lack of surprise."----Narrator, in voice--over |
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| | Professional Reviews | Variety
"...[A] bold, inventive, sustained adrenaline rush of a movie....Rarely has a film been so keyed into its time..." 9/13-19/1999 p.47Rolling Stone
"...The film's bold, bruising humor leaves marks on a wide range of hot-button issues....FIGHT CLUB pulls you in, challenges your prejudices, rocks your world and leaves you laughing in the face of an abyss..." 10/28/1999 p.113-4 Sight and Sound
"...Dazzling entertainment..." 12/??/1999 p.45-6 Total Film
"...FIGHT CLUB is bold, intelligent and thrillingly innovative..." -- 5 out of 5 stars 06/01/2000 p.98 Film Comment
"...Stunning, mordantly funny, formally dazzling..." 09/01/1999 p.58-68 USA Today
"...Packed with sizzling cinematics, including (no surprise here) another brilliant Edward Norton performance..." 10/15/1999 p.2E Chicago Sun-Times
"...The movie is visceral and hard-edged, with levels of irony and commentary above and below the action..." 10/15/1999 p.31 James Berardinelli's ReelViews 10 of 10
With its kinetic style, visceral approach, compelling storyline, and powerful social message, Fight Club makes a commanding case to be considered the '90s version of A Clockwork Orange. In a time when so few motion pictures leave an impact, Fight Club refuses to be ignored or dismissed. The experience lingers, demanding to be pondered and considered, and, unlike 95% of modern-day thrillers, there is a great deal here to think about and argue over. Fight Club presents an overload of thought-provoking material that works on so many levels as to offer grist for the mills of thousands of reviews, feature articles, and post-screening conversations.
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| Customer Reviews | ![]() | | Cinematography |  4.5 | | Plot |  5 | | Acting | 4.5 | | Overall Satisfaction | 5 |
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5 of 5 Great! Tuesday, April 08, 2008
A Viewer from Texas
Great movie. The acting is top-notch and the storyline keeps you very involved. Was this review helpful?  
5 of 5 Fight club Friday, February 01, 2002
mzx from mclean va
the best... Was this review helpful?
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
5 of 5 I am Jack's rave review Monday, December 17, 2001
Paul K from Louisville, KY
Wow...thats about the only way to describe this movie. Even if you dont like the movie (for reasons I can't begin to believe), you have to give David Fincher a lot of credit for an absolutely fantastic job directing this flick. Fight Club is an in-your-face attack on modern commercialism and materialism. With a mind-blowing story line and an all-star cast, there is no reason any movie lover does not have this already. Those who dismissed this movie in poor reviews just didnt catch the point of Fight Club. Its not about violence, its about society. Watch it, love it. Was this review helpful?
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
5 of 5 Best Film of 1999 and Best DVD to Date Saturday, November 17, 2001
George from Miami, Fl.
David Fincher's Fight Club brought a new meaning to controversy and the ideas of financial destruction. Due to the past terrorists attacks, this film will not be able to be released, thats what I love about it. It shows a man going through a period of his life where he can: keep working in a dead end job or take a risk, and change everything. The film comes w/ amazing features, great digital transfer, great sound, nothing to complain. I bought this DVD in 2000 and Im not yet done looking through it. A must have for every person w/ a DVD Player. Period Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Worth owning Thursday, October 11, 2001
Harry Cho from San Fransisco, CA
This is a great one for the collection. Great packaging and extra features on the disc. This movie is definitely a unique and interesting film that brings a dark and cynical side of life to the screen that most mainstream films never deal with. 100% guy flick. Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Worth Owning Thursday, March 16, 2000
John Krukoff from Denver, Colorado
Great movie, and with the plot twist at the end worth watching multiple time just to pick up on all the subtle hints they drop. Fun to try and wrap your brain around. Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Not Just For the Guys! Thursday, March 16, 2000
Shelby from St. Charles, Missouri
This was the best movie no one ever saw. I can't believe this went by so quietly!! With a plot twist 10 times as striking as The Sixth Sense, 'The Fight Club' deserves a spot on everyone's movie shelf. This is definitely not just another 'guy movie'... La Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 best mainstream movie ever made Wednesday, March 15, 2000
ryan from henderson, nv
nuff said Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 A great movie and an even greater book Wednesday, March 15, 2000
A Viewer from New York, NY
I had read the book by Chuck Palahniuk first and to be honest, it is the greatest book I have ever read. I was a little nervous that the movie would ruin the book by not living up to its greatness, but I my fears were soothed within the first ten minutes. Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 The Best Movie I've Ever Seen Monday, March 13, 2000
A Viewer from Villanova, PA
Fight Club is not just a movie about fighting: it is, however, an intense delve into the male psyche and the concept of total self-anihilation in order to avoid being 'owned' by today's overwhelming society. I want you to hit me as hard as you can. Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Best movie Monday, March 06, 2000
josh from cali
This movie kicks butt, ed norton is god! one bad guy. Check out American History X and Primal Fear if you dig norton's work Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 A Great Movie! Wednesday, March 01, 2000
A Viewer from Rochester, NY
An Amazingly good movie! With lot's of hidden jabs at capitalism and the social-economic status of modern America. A must see movie! Also a very good sound track done by the Dust Brothers! Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Not just about fighting Thursday, February 24, 2000
lee from orem, utah
This movie is it. You can't ask for more. The ending is totally unexpected. Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Super good flick Monday, February 21, 2000
A Viewer from
This is one of the best movies I hae ever seen!! There is a plot twist in the middle I could have never seen coming. Over all I reccomend it a lot! Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 One of the best movies of the Decade Wednesday, February 16, 2000
WReQluese from Denver, Colorado
Amazing, I walked out of this movie completely full of energy and loving every second of it....Intricate coming into independence of spirit movie that couldn't have come at a better time for people...panned by critics as too extreme means its just that much better, it's just too bad more people didn't get up and see it...if you like movies that actually mean something and drag the audience along kicking and screaming (if necessary) to the finale that makes everything work...well, you'll love this movie... Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 An action-packed movie with a twist. Saturday, February 12, 2000
Kevin S. from Newport, OR
This movie gives one an inside look at an underground fight club and at a cult spawned from it.
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5 of 5 MOVIE OF THE YEAR! Wednesday, February 09, 2000
craig_flick from Phoenix, AZ
BUY IT, BUY IT, BUY IT! More and more respect goes to Brad Pitt for his choices of roles when it comes to movies. This pretty boy has an awesome dark side to him...seven...12 monkeys..ect. And Fight Club takes the cake. An awesome movie (followed up by a killer soundtrack) which gives my vote for movie of the year...(and I've seen a lot of damn movies this year.) What makes this movie so great? EVERYTHING! From plot twists to cinimatogrophy, David Finch pulls another rabbit. You just can lose with this one. Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Unbelievable! Wednesday, February 09, 2000
Wompey from Irvine, CA
If you're afraid of new ideas, do not watch this movie... Go see something with Van Damme in it. If you want to see something totally original that will blow you away, WATCH FIGHT CLUB NOW!!! Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Fight! Monday, February 07, 2000
Wei Lu from Claremont
I think it was in depth story that left me with an uncomfortable feeling that forced me to think it over and over. Also gave me a bad urge to see it again. Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Subversion and the Permanent Revolutionary Friday, February 04, 2000
stEn from Seattle WA
American cinema hasn't seen an anti-hero like Tyler Durden since Joseph Wiseman's character in Viva Zapata. Brad Pitt's flamboyantly unconventional character has the ability to suck the viewer in as a co-conspirator in his outlandish, antisocial behavior; and he sucks in Edward Norton's character (Narrator) with incredible ease. Norton's insomnia drives him to support groups that he doesn't technically need (brain parasites, testicular cancer, etc.). Eventually, he befriends Durden under unusual circumstances, and they begin beating on each other as a kind of cathartic way to find out what their limits are. The men in the bar where they start this mayhem get interested (which becomes the Fight Club of the title), and things get very, very weird.
This film defies expectations and categorizations. It's a scathing indictment of our consumerist, pre-packaged culture. (and yet, here I am, wanting to buy the DVD) It simultaneously exalts and skewers masculinity as a culture, celebrating both thought and action in life.
One walks out wishing one could do life as an art project. Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Not what you expect Sunday, January 30, 2000
Matt Crowhurst from Melbourne
I saw Fight Club thinking it was going to be another typical beat-em-up movie. It was from that.....
The audience is taken on a deep journey of one's mans struggle to make sense of his existence on Earth. Until he meets Tyler Durden, who begins a club fo Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Oscar Shmoscar Saturday, January 22, 2000
Opie from Southbridge, MA
Simply put...the greatest movie ever made. If you would like to be mesmerized I suggest that you see this movie. Not only is it superbly acted by Brad Pitt and Ed Norton, Jr., but it is one of a kind. Movies like this do not come around too often. If you thought Usual Suspects was a great movie then you will enjoy this movie. A rollercoaster ride from the moment it begins until the closing credits. This is a must see movie that will become a classic in time. First rule of Fight Club...YOU HAVE TO SEE FIGHT CLUB!!! Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 My favorite! Sunday, December 26, 1999
jdkess from Birmingham Al
This has become my favorite movie... beating out
Pulp Fiction. If you like a little suspense, a little different story line and a fast pace you need to check this out. David Fincher directs who brought us The Game, and Seven. Nuff' said! Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Best Film of 1999 Wednesday, December 22, 1999
Ressaid from New York, NY
For all of you out there who enjoy originality in their film, 'Fight Club' is clearly the way to go. The story revolves around the unlikely friendship of two dissolousioned young men who start a rather 'physical' men's club in order to release the stress of modern day living. The story is amusing and entertaining and anyone with a love of good dialogue will find no shortage here. Fight Club is a film about anarchy, consumerism, and male bonding and pokes as much fun at itself as it does the modern world. Check it out, you won't be dissapointed. Was this review helpful?
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