The script was tight, the theme fascinating, the acting incredible (especially Edward Norton, as one might expect), the direction inspired, and the cinematography stunning. It is one of the few films of the past five years that deserves to be seen multiple times. In fact, if you have seen it only once, you have missed something. I was seriously hoping the movie would receive Oscar nominations for Best Actor (Norton), Best Screenplay, Best Director, Best Cinematography and Best Picture.
So, how is it that the film received no nominations? Unfortunately, it had a mismatched ad campaign. The ads made it seem like the movie was about street boxing, instead of a intellectual and emotional ride through a man's psyche as he takes a strange path toward rebellion against consumer society. As a result, most who went to see it were disappointed, and those who would recognize its brilliance stayed far away from the movie theaters. This is one of the most underrated movies I know.
I always love movies that keep you entertained and keep you guessing, and this movie scores a 10 in both. Those who enjoyed The Game, Memento, or The Matrix really should check it out.
Definitely one of my favorite movies of all time.
ReplyDeletePast five years? Its from 1999 and its now the year 2012. Thats more then five years!
ReplyDeleteIt`s really good indeed.
ReplyDeleteI love this movie!
ReplyDeleteI still will strike plans from my datebook to watch the whole thing if it comes on.
ReplyDeleteThis movie was amazing.
ReplyDeleteI agree completely with you, this movie was great! I watched it 3 times in a night the first time I did, completely worth it!
ReplyDeleteLove this movie. I got the book too and read it and that is almost, if not more so, weird as the movie.
ReplyDeleteoh yea, easily one of my favorites. my favorite category of movies is mind-fuck.
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