‘Fight Club’ has been restored and now on 4K

Category: Blu-ray's, DVD's and Digital


The 1999 cult classic film Fight Club has been restored and is available now on 4K Ultra HD as well as Blu-ray and digital. Although not a story for everyone, it has a large following and has been touted as a new direction in filmmaking.

The narrator of the film (Edward Norton) suffers from insomnia. When his doctor tells him that his suffering is minuscule compared to others, citing a testicular cancer help group, he decides to pay that group a visit. What he discovers is that by letting go, even if he really does not have that affliction, is helpful. So, he starts attending a lot of various support groups, even though he has no need. Just being there and being able to cry and let loose helps his insomnia. Who would have thought?

This guy lives a lonely life. He loves his possessions. But when his apartment goes up in flames, he spirals out of control. Having met Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt) on a flight, he decides to give him a call.  What he is looking for is some connection. 

Tyler is an odd fellow. Nevertheless, he invites the Narrator to stay with him. 

The two start a “fight club” where men get together and – fight. Bare knuckled! At the end of the night they are bloodies and bruised, but they feel exhilarated. They are manly men. Unlike the Jets and the Sharks in West Side Story, these guys don’t depend on knives. They just use their fists. And boy, do they use their fists.

Unbeknownst to him, there are several of these fight clubs around the country. 

To say this is a weird story is an understatement. It does, however, have a following. And now, after 26 years, the film has been restored for true Fight Club fans.

The storytelling is unique and the visuals are gripping. 

The film – based on the novel by Chuck Palahniuk – explores materialism and masculinity. 

There are no bonus features on the digital, however the discs do include many additional features. The Bonus features may vary by product and retailer.

4K ULTRA HD BONUS FEATURES

  • Commentary by Director David Fincher
  • Commentary by David Fincher, Brad Pitt, Edward Norton & Helena Bonham Carter
  • Writers’ Commentary by Chuck Palahniuk and Jim Uhls
  • Technical Commentary by Alex McDowell, Jeff Cronenweth, Michael Kaplan & Kevin Haug

BLU-RAY BONUS FEATURES

  • Commentary by Director David Fincher
  • Commentary by David Fincher, Brad Pitt, Edward Norton & Helena Bonham Carter
  • Writers’ Commentary by Chuck Palahniuk and Jim Uhls
  • Technical Commentary by Alex McDowell, Jeff Cronenweth, Michael Kaplan & Kevin Haug
  • A Hit in the Ear: Ren Klyce and the Sound Design of Fight Club
  • Flogging Fight Club Featurette
  • Insomniac Mode: I Am Jack’s Search Index
  • Work Behind-the-Scenes Vignettes with Multiple Angles and Commentary
  • Deleted and Alternate Scenes
  • Publicity Material Trailers, TV and Internet Spots
  • PSAs
  • Music Video
  • Promotional Galleries
  • Art Galleries
  • And More!

This movie is NOT for kids. It is rated R for disturbing and graphic depiction of violent anti-social behavior, sexuality, and language.

About the Author

Francine Brokaw has been covering all aspects of the entertainment industry for over 30 years. She also writes about products and travel. She has been published in national and international newspapers and magazines as well as Internet websites and is the entertainment correspondent for Good Day Orange County. She is a longstanding member of the Television Critics Association and is accredited by the MPAA.

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