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From time-to-time in Hollywood, there are films released that are labeled â€Å"ahead of their time.† Sometimes, these films are recognized as soon as they are released and praised. Other times, the films receive backlash until years later when they are recognized. Fight Club falls into the latter category. When it was first released in theaters, critics responded negativity to the film, especially its intense violence. Today, the film is a cult classic and one of the most quotable movies of all time. Despite the negative reviews, the film is a successful adaptation of the novel. Filmmakers Jim Uhl and David Fincher make several effective choices that make the adaptation successful. These choices include casting effective actors, choosing great locations, and capturing the intensity and violence of the novel. One reason that the film is successful is because the cast perfectly represents the characters from the novel. 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