Film review: 'Fight Club'

One word; wow.
This film is, in my view anyway, a modern epic. Although I've seen it once before, I was just as gripped the second time around by the black humour, bizarre characters and brilliant plot. In fact, I wouldn't be exaggerating if I said I'd watch it again tomorrow.
Of course, this film might not be everyone's proverbial cup of tea. I found Helena Bonham Carter, despite playing her role well, was a tad irritating as a character. Plus, you have to stick with it. The film has plenty of moments early on which made me grin, but it takes time for the story to really assert its hold on you.
The other two main roles are brilliantly cast; played by Edward Norton and Brad Pitt, the two actors perfectly complement each other, in a peculiar chemistry one might not expect.
However, what I found to be most interesting about the story was the way it encouraged me to think in terms of escapism. The highlighting of mundane, routine everyday life contrasted against what we actually want to be doing really makes you consider your aim, where you're heading in life yourself... Do we want to end up hoarding furniture and sleepless nights? Will the pursuit for material pleasure really end in happiness?
Maybe I just read too much into it.
Peace.
P.S. Take a look at Brad Pitt's red leather jackets in the film. Absolutely stunning. Going against my anti-materialistic stance a bit, I fancy getting me one of those...