What was so amazing about “Fight Club” that left such a strong mark on movie history?

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2019.05.20Soma studies

Tragedy or fantasy? A vivid ending that surpasses that of a novel

After this, the movie reaches its climax where a surprising truth is revealed. The story then heads towards an ending that can be considered both a nightmare and a fantasy. Fundamentalists of the novel criticized the fact that the ending differed from the original, but it is also true that it received even more praise. I'm sorry for using abstract expressions to avoid spoilers, but in a sense, it was a painful conclusion for me, you, and those who are frustrated by reality.

Fincher often speaks of the film as a comedy. This also applies to other staff and cast members. For example, in the climax, I want you to see ``I'' risking my life to stop Tyler's plot. His actions are frantic, but his lower body is only wearing panties. Visually, it's quite lame and humorous, but on the flip side, it's still hard work that really touches my heart.

The last track features "Where Is My Mind" by the Pixies , a charismatic band from the alternative scene, and the musical design is also ingenious. The music played in the movie is all electronic digital sound created by the Dust Brothers. In other words, the entire album was filled with artificial music, but at the end, a guitar intro filled with warmth and sadness rings out. The thrilling feeling of this moment is something you can never experience in a novel.

Although its box office performance at the time of its theatrical release was far from a success for a film from a major studio, word of mouth spread after its release, and in 2008, the prestigious British film magazine Empire ranked it one of the best movies of all time. ``Ranked 10th in the survey. It continues to remain in the top 10 in fan voting on Internet Movie Database, the world's largest movie database site. Fincher went on to release ambitious films such as `` The Curious Case of Benjamin Button '' (2008) and `` The Social Network '' (2010), and became a regular director in the race for national awards. Additionally, Brad Pitt, who has a reputation for his discerning eye when selecting films, has entered the producing industry, winning an Oscar as a producer for `` The 12 Years a Slave '' (13).

Text: Manabu Soma

After working as an information magazine editor, became a freelance writer. He writes articles and reviews for magazines such as ``SCREEN,'' ``DVD & Video Distribution,'' and ``Cinema Square,'' as well as theater pamphlets and the movie site ``Cinema Today.'' Currently appearing on Star Channel "GO! Theater". I host club events as a hobby.

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