I didn't
expect to like this film, despite the fact that
it features Edward Norton. I'm a big-time Norton
fan, but this film just felt like something I
wouldn't care for at all. As one critic here
stated this film really makes some pretty
powerful anti-violence messages. The
performances of Brad Pitt, Edward Norton and
Helena Bonham Carter are simply wonderful
largely because the chemistry between them works
so well. The direction by David Fincher works
because it's raw, powerful and honest...The
film's imagery, camera work and supporting cast
are uniformly strong. In particular, I loved
Meat Loaf's performance here. I've not read the
book, from what I hear it's a pretty reasonable
interpretation. This movie, for me, did what
"American Psycho" was supposed to do as a film.
I loved the book "American Psycho," and was
thrilled when someone finally had the nerve to
make the film. Alas, the film did NOT accomplish
anything and, while not horrid, was barely
average. This film's complexity leaves the
viewer responsible for their own
interpretations, responses and actions. It's
daring, bold and exhausting. I still do not have
comprehension of the ending sequence...Hence,
the A-.
©
Written by Richard
Propes
TC Candler's Comment
I can't
say that I really connected with this message
despite my admiration for the quality of the
production and the performances. It is a
decent film but nothing that I feel passionate
about.
Jacob
Hall's Comment
n/a
