My girlfriend watches Fight Club for the FIRST time

Today I'm showing my fiancée Jen a classic! Fight Club! She's going to watch it for the very first time!
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[@ShinoNC]

Jen: "Im aware of the reputation of this movie." Somebody broke the first rule of Fight Club.

[@gazorbo.]

And the 2nd rule.

[@paulonius42]

What's the first rule of Fight Club?

[@cptayne]

@@paulonius42 Fight your hardest?

[@labrosg1161]

The first rule of what?

[@argentumsurfer4155]

@@paulonius42 We don;t talk about it

[@-umbra-1590]

The "don't talk about fight club" thing was a perfect way of keeping the spoilers from getting out

[@jgamez106]

But now everyone talks about it even Holden couldn’t resist pointing out the “glitch” in the beginning which probably gave Jen more evidence to support her theory later on

[@maxTheTimeSlasher]

I literally googled about the plot of the movie midway through twice because I was getting bored and I didn't see any spoilers

[@emosam07]

I did not expect to see this, awesome, have a great wedding you guys!!!

[@shainewhite2781]

The scene where Edward Norton punched Brad Pitt in the ear was real and director Fincher liked it so much, he kept it in the final cut of the movie.

[@cosdead46]

If I remember the director's commentary correctly I think it was Fincher himself who told Norton to punch him for real

[@pnut3844able]

@@cosdead46 it was

[@ananthropomorphictalkinggo6641]

Brad Pitt is an incredible actor too. I mean he turned getting punched in the head in to absolute gold. I don't think he gets the credit he deserves, to be honest

[@nydabeats]

this is really a movie you have to watch twice, theres so much packed in here you cant take it all in the first time through

[@mattbrady67]

Hell, I’ve watched it more times then I can count and I still find myself noticing little details every watch.

[@Freshenstein23]

And it’s still as bad as the first time 😂 just a truly terrible film

[@Nnm26]

Factssss, I honestly can’t see how people can enjoy this movie. The plot twist is one of the most mundane, predictable, stupid twist I’ve ever seen.

[@kobber__4749]

@@Nnm26 damn u must be fun to watch movies with

[@MrSqurk]

@@Freshenstein23 gr8 b8 m8 8/8

[@maxschutzer4749]

Dude I fucking love when I see a notification of you guys reacting to one of my favorite movies

[@connorheads4328]

Your channel is the only KZbin channel I religiously watch, thank you for the great content Holden. Hope you and Jen have a great wedding and a beautiful honeymoon you guys deserve it 🖤

[@philipclarke510]

This movie is a 10/10 for me. I love everything Fincher. Please do 'My Wife Watches Benjamin Button'. Underrated AF.

[@yo-yokaito]

Eh it okay movie

[@dsembr]

Never noticed before, Marla calls herself infectious waste when she yells at the paramedics then the dumpster at the lipo clinic says "Infectious Waste" on it.

[@nateflores8160]

I know this comment is old but just more evidence that Marla is made up too

[@thomaskennedy1979]

Congrats on the impending nuptials! My parents will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on April 3rd! You picked a great date!

[@adamwarlock1]

When he said "this is the last one before we get married" and then "We didn't take a poll for this" I thought "taking a poll about whether you get married is going too far."

[@cyberdan42]

There are lots of little hints throughout the film, the 'glitches' are the gradual formation of Tyler as a separate entity, several times they reference that there is only Tyler, notably when he self-harms in his bosses office it reminds him of the first fight with Tyler, because it is the same - a self-harm fight. As for Marla, I think she is the initial catalyst to push him over the edge mentally and generate a distinct Tyler, but then as he interacts with her more she is the catalyst for his realisation of worth outside of self, the return of empathy - so Marla is the critical instigator and resolution factor in the psychosis of Tyler.

[@perm1730]

One of my favorite movies ever. Brad Pit and Edward nailed it. The way they pieced the movie together is 500 IQ. This is one of those movies that is mind blowing the first viewing, and just as good, or even better on the 2nd time. 10+!

[@pjcane1177]

As a Jack of all trades/master of none, love the motivational share near the end. Also really impressed Jen figured it out so early and love how she pays attention, too many people don't, totally fair to be confused, lost without lore etc but no reason to not pay attention. Have a great honeymoon you guys!

[@sandyvanvlodrop638]

Greetings Holden! This is my very first time reacting to your videos. I've been following you for a few years now - mainly to revisit and re-experience movies I've watched myself - but also, giving that you are a movie-nerd, sharing that nerdi'sm to your other half. From all content-creators regarding reacting to movies I've found yours more 'real'. Your now Wifey is genuily not a nerdi from orginal - the growth of her interest the past few years man.... The view on plotholes and her going down the rabbilhole, it really warms my heart. mostly because every She understands what it is to be to be a nerdi ans makes me believe that the genre of imagination is for Everyone.

[@white_rabbit_foot2816]

Dude holy crap, I love this move! finally I'm so happy to see Jen react to this =)

[@mrgamerwatch100]

Thank you for thinking about us and filming some episodes ahead of time you really did not have to do that but I very much appreciate it! I hope you both have an amazing wedding and honeymoon filled with love and awesome memories to come! Love you both! Keep it up as always ❤️

[@foxpaw76]

Congratulations, Holden and Jen! Have a great wedding and a long, happy life together!

[@ajeetdeginal]

That first punch on Brad was real, he wasn't expecting him to hit for real.

[@alexwelch7381]

Congrats on the marriage that’s awesome man🥳🥳

[@noggodtv]

Y’all should react to Mr. Robot it’s really one of the most underrated tv shows out there and it’s only 4 seasons. It is a total mindfuck

[@ConnerFilms]

Hello Friend, I agree the show this so underrated.

[@hammaad9335]

👍

[@Ayush-sx8uc]

Yeah totally!!!!

[@strixis7290]

Been meaning to finish that. Only seen season 1

[@hammaad9335]

@@strixis7290 All four seasons are great but my personal favorite is 3rd season, it's so frickin awesome

[@Jokester954]

Fight club is the type of movie where u watch a second time and really appreciate it. U should do “my wife watches fight club for the second time” 😂

[@devilsthadvocate2002]

This movie benefits from rewatches not just from seeing it knowing the end, but looking at it through different lenses and Tyler's takes on various topics.

[@robertfarmer1602]

Holden and Jenn. Thank you both for sharing this with us. Congratulations to you both on your marriage. I hope you both have a happy life together and enjoy your honeymoon!!!!!!

[@sntxrrr]

One of the best movies of the 90's. About it being visually dark, they actually made a separate physical print of the movie after release with silver nitrate, as there would be metal on the print which would more effectively block light and make the dark parts even darker when projected. And congrats with your marriage!

[@aprilrichelle.18]

Yes!! Fight Club is one of my favorite all time movies. I saw this in the theater, and have loved it since. I am so excited for y'alls reaction, to this movie!! I hope Jen loves this movie. Have a great Wedding, plus honeymoon!💚 Edited: Yes Jen gave this 9.5!! I give it a 10!

[@2123-f9w]

I hope the wedding goes well!! Congratulations again to you both!!

[@infinitedonuts]

I have been waiting for this for a while. Nice to see it's here.

[@ochayethenoo]

Congratulations on the upcoming wedding! Many happy returns. Love watching reactions of you both, can't wait for your Moon Knight reaction.

[@57kwest]

Congrats Holden, you definitely leveled up with Jen 😁...I'm sure she'll say that it's even but we ALL know 😏.

[@travisjulian878]

Level up? Holden used a cheat code!

[@57kwest]

@@travisjulian878 😂 true that!

[@pnut3844able]

@@travisjulian878 ⬆️⬆️⬇️⬇️⬅️➡️⬅️➡️ B, A, START

[@robforrest2069]

RIP Meatloaf (Bob). Also, congrats on the wedding!! Hope everything goes smooth!!!

[@PacificEgg]

"Through the clue provided by Tyler, the police rapidly figured out the whole plan and arrested all criminals, successfully preventing the bomb from exploding, After the trial, Tyler was sent to lunatic asylum receiving psychological treatment. He was discharged from the hospital in 2012."

[@lancedement40]

Okay, but can we appreciate the editing at 6:34 with Holden looking RIGHT at Matt acting like Tyler Durden??? Great stuff, truly. I wish you both a wonderful and happy marriage you guys! You are both perfect for each other in my eyes and I'm so happy that day is tomorrow. Here's to a relaxing and memory filled honeymoon, you both deserve it

[@justinamerican8200]

I lol.

[@omrmajeed]

One of my favorite movies. Infinitely rewatchable and a briliant commentary about hopelessness, extremism and cult of personality.

[@joeygalateo5246]

You guys should watch "eternal sunshine of the spotless mind". Just saw it myself this weekend and it was one of the best movies ive ever seen in my whole life

[@ikoandreas5085]

Whats it about?

[@AutoPilate]

I loved this book and am still holding onto the hope that another Chuck Palanhiuk novel, Survivor, eventually gets adapted to the screen. Congratulations on the wedding, I hope you two consider watching Peacemaker, it’s totally worth it.

[@TheStacanova]

While the film is about a guy having an existential crisis, I think what gets largely overlooked about Fight Club is, the movie is very much about relationships and “Jack’s”(Ed Norton’s character, since his actual name isn’t revealed, was how they referred to his character on set, to avoid confusion), inability to form any sort of relationship or attachment with virtually anyone except maybe Bob, but that was largely completely under false pretenses. The character wanted to have relationships, but didn’t have the ability to do it in a healthy way and most often substituted hate or anger in those situations, to avoid opening himself to being vulnerable in any way, so he has to create his own imaginary friend to have any kind of connection with someone. Then he uses his Tyler personality to have an unhealthy relationship with Marla, and all of the cult he creates, but even then, Jack gets jealous of Jared Leto’s character’s relationship with Tyler and reacts with anger. At the end, you feel his biggest psychological breakthrough is Jack starting to be able to have some sort of honest relationship with himself and killing Tyler is him eliminating his “buffer” he created to have any kind of relationships with other people, most importantly Marla, he’s accepting the responsibility and vulnerability that he previously used Tyler to shield him from. Also, the car crash scene is very important, because it’s almost like him paying some sort of penance for being morally and ethically compromised working at the car company, by putting himself through what so many of the people he had written off as “part of the formula” who lost their lives, had experienced. So, essentially, the film is about Jack finding a way to try to regain his humanity, that was lost in his broken home growing up and his strive for success in our modern consumerism culture. He uses Tyler to put himself through extreme situations, to rediscover his own empathy and reteach himself how to connect with other people and what is important to him in life.

[@chanceneck8072]

15:08 Yeah, if you really wanna meet a really messed up person, look up the guy who wrote the book "Fight Club". His name is Chuck Palahniuk. Very nice guy. And this line, Marla says here was ad-libbed. The original line was something along "I hope, I´m pregnant. Because I really wanna have your abortion!" And the studio wasn´t too happy with that one. And when Bonham-Carter said the other line, they were all like "Erm.... Can we perhaps go back to the abortion line?" lol But Fincher kept it in. I love these stories. Palahniuk talked about it on Joe Rogan´s podcast!

[@nyagechiram9761]

I rrally loved Chuck's other stories on Joe Rogan's. Guy is an amazing psycopath.

[@Anarkey]

I can totally see Holden telling Jen throughout the entire honeymoon: "First rule of Fight Club. You do not talk about Fight Club!" 😂😂😂 Congrats to both of you for your wedding tomorrow and have an awesome honeymoon!

[@technopirate304]

That’s a different type of fighting. 😂🤣

[@mrborgeusborg1541]

Hope you have/had a great wedding. I hope you will soon come back with "my wife watches.." soon, but enjoy your honeymoon! Fight club is a great movie, and I would reccomend actually watching it a second time. Why? With knowledge of Tyler and narrator(I read comments in other places saying his name is jack, because of the many qoutes similar to "I'm Jack's complete lack of surprise") is the same person, it's a total different movie! I love that detail. You talked early in the reaction about the flickering. Watch the movie again, and it is Brad Pitt. My favourite quote from Fight club is “Advertising Has Us Chasing Cars And Clothes, Working Jobs We Hate So We Can Buy S*** We Don’t Need.”

[@Puckett.]

Pretty good timing to watch Fight Club when Moon Knight just released. 2 movies/shows where the main character has split personalities and goes through them pretty similarly.

[@dard4642]

What's funny is that the entire movie was a psychosis induced by sleep deprivation (insomnia) and he wasn't sleeping because he was so anxious and uptight.

[@TheWisestWizards]

Fight Club was one of the first DVDs I ever bought. Still to this day my #1 favorite DVD packaging.

[@WDMurphy]

Loved watching this movie in the theater. I realized when he said "it reminded him of his first fight" NOT only that, call it persuasion or a flashback trigger but when the gunshot went off the ringing in the air/audio sound DID make me have a phantom smell reaction of gunpowder from a gun going off.

[@Pharaohcious]

Its the 3rd but still 3:44 am pst so glad I got to watch the last "GF watches" before its officially changed. Happy wedding day, congratulations and wishing you a beautiful day and life.

[@JackBoz23]

I was having a rough day until I saw I was the comment of the day! Thanks Holden 🙌🏼😂

[@louisenglish8069]

Trappings of materialism, the diminishing role of Men's purpose and find meaning in today's society, pain being explored as a potential path to enlightenment, the never even ending battle between individual freedom vs. social conformity, all wrapped up in a pretty Fincher bow. One of my top 5 movies of all time

[@Spacerangershack]

The thumbnail for that video is top notch! Also like how the THX Digitally Mastered banner fits in the bottom

[@violetorchid9184]

When Brad Pitt gets punched, his reaction is genuine. The Director told Edward Norton to hit him for real.

[@nightwlks88]

This is my absolute favorite movie of all time! Thank you 🥲

[@nothingmusic42]

one of the most ironic parts of the movie is when Tyler gives his "Middle Children of History" speech, he comments about how their generation had no great wars and no great depressions. Fight Club was released in 1999, so 9/11 occurred 2 years later, while the Great Recession occurred 9 years later. and ya, those events totally made the country (and the world) a much more stable place, and everyone gets along beautifully, while corporate greed has been eliminated... (heavy sarcasm)

[@justmeeagainn]

I’m not sure you understand the meaning of irony.

[@0okamino]

I think part of what changes the dynamic has to do with war overstaying its welcome, so to speak, in the general public perception. US involvement in World War 1 and 2 (aka “The Great Wars”) combined are less than a decade. Consider how different the perception of them would have been if either one had dragged on for around 20 years. That’s pretty much where I think we are now, but with less of a cause to show for it.

[@spacemonkeyentertainment6413]

It's less about actual wars (other than the symbolism of "aggression") than it is about complacency, just going along with things and the lack of motivation due to the absence of challenge -> No purpose. Just like the middle child is "just there", because it's not the oldest, hence first, which by default is special, but it's also not the most recent, you know, the one getting all the attention, because it needs more caring. So, if one doesn't stand out as the middle child by their accomplishments, at least in Tyler's (Brad Pitt) view, you're a nobody. The whole movie is a journey of finding purpose, Norton being afraid of change, because it might reflect badly on him in the eyes of other people, hence the secrecy about everything, while Pitt is the opposite, carefree and rebellious to the n-th degree - caution to the wind, go for it even if you blow yourself up. In the end Norton dials it back and finds a "healthy" balance and individuality for himself. It's not about great events, it's not about overcoming great hardship or facing death or struggle or whatever - yes, those things can be catalysts for "finding purpose", reasons to ask yourself "what do i actually really want ?" - but ultimately it is about empowerment in the "live your dream" way and if for you that is dancing to Rick Astley in your pyjamas, then that is what it is.

[@barnabyfilm]

I really hope you guys had the most beautiful and wonderful wedding; you guys are easily the best KZbin couple, and one of my all time favourite channels!

[@WarWolfeX]

You guys should watch Momento that’s another trippy movie somewhat on these lines. Great video as always!

[@jaysuscrass9119]

This was based off a short novel if any of you guys don't know. Found it at a library, read it in two days (wasn't sleeping well so that helped a shit-ton when reading 'Jacks' perspective); and this movie is a perfect 1 to 1 recreation- the prose, the quick line delivery mirrors the paragraph structure, every beat is on time. there is only one difference; there is one chapter about Marla and the Soap, and it was wild, definitely worth the read it if you've got the time and want to re-experience the story in a slightly more in depth way.

[@placebo5466]

The Raymond scene is incredibly underrated. I'm glad you left it in the edit.

[@_neon-xeon_3966]

Hope you guys have a magnificent wedding tomorrow!!!!

[@taraeasley1447]

Can't wait for "My Wife Watches...". So happy for both of you!!!

[@TheRibottoStudios]

EVERYONE welcome to Fight Club. What're the rules of Fight Club?

[@vkdeen7570]

dunno I'm not allowed to talk about it

[@zombehunta1988]

people always break it

[@Daniel-zc7ug]

To answer Tyler's question, I would wanna fight Brad Pitt. Either fight club or once upon a time in Hollywood version Brad Pitt.

[@CrazeeAdam]

This is one of my all time favorite movies. Really turned me onto Brad Pitt and his acting. Just a real psychological thriller you should watch more than once. It has a lot of theories on what it all means on top of the anarchy, classism, and material wealth statements. Everything from coming out in and finding your way in the LGBTQ community, to mental health. And more. Oh congratulations!! Happy wedding day!

[@markcastellanet9672]

The sweet truths that authoritarians tell and false solutions to gain power.

[@austinbramer558]

You are correct about everything except the LGBTQ crap. This movie has absolutely nothing to do with that. Please don’t try to force it in anywhere that you can

[@alexisprojects]

I'm really impressed Jen figured out that something was off when she did. It takes most people longer and I was fooled up until the reveal. Bravo

[@Humanipathic]

Jen so intelligent, "Is Tyler even real?"

[@alejandro4797]

am i the only one that noticed the matt cameo? 😂 that’s hilarious at first i thought it was tyler but i had to pause on it 6:44

[@dApOnTe145]

I think I've reached my "you know, I haven't seen this one in a while" type of moods for movies. Time to give this one another watch, thanks Holden!

[@davidhamilton676]

For Jen- Edward Nortons character is referred to as Jack. From all the scenes where he was talking about the readers digest "I am jacks kidney" or "I am jacks lack of surprise."

[@Bad_Wolf_Media]

I didn't know about that BluRay function, but now in my head-canon, FIGHT CLUB and NEVER BEEN KISSED take place in the same universe.

[@ahmo2]

The whole movie IS about fight club...there is fighting in those back room areas, fight inside head and fight against society. So the name sums it up pretty accurately.

[@thseed7]

I played "Where Is My Mind" on my guitar through this entire review, just waiting on the final shot. 🤘

[@jameswallace5235]

10/10. It literally changed my life. It was my favourite movie for a long, long time.

[@xandermerrick]

Lol this notification popped up and I was like, wait what!?! Congratulations you guys!!!

[@wonkothesane8691]

An associate of mine, during my brief period as a homeless person, and wannabe drunk, used to say: "Never own more than you can fit into a backpack. Life's gonna try to take everything from you anyway." He lived by that advice himself. I wish I had understood him more, I might have taken the same path.

[@JudoPunch514]

Have an amazing wedding you two! I’ve loved seeing you both grow together on the channel and on IG, big fan of you guys. Wish you all the best and all the happiness for you and your family 😊

[@janurbanek8577]

I am so stoked for Holden and Jen. I was seriously crying during the proposal video. Holden is so wholesome guy and we all hope for our own Jen in our life, because she is fckin awesome. God bless, goodspeed and keep on. #Comment of the week, help me guys.

[@TnumsProd]

You guys should definitely watch Memento. And congratulations!

[@doomguydemonkiller]

The Pixies Where is my mind? Is a fitting song for this movie and the film is one of my favorites of all time. David Finches is an amazing Director.

[@ropete33]

"Oh gosh he does have big knockers" Literal lol when I heard that!

[@ignotouno523]

“The liberator who destroyed my property has realigned my perceptions.”

[@rustytanks]

Fun fact: Later Jack closes a door, behind that door there's tons of driver's licenses hanging, showing how many people Tyler freed The robe Tyler wears in the kitchen actually belonged to a roommate of Brad Pritt when he was in college

[@TyJSimm]

I think we all need to see a video or photos of Holden on a motorcycle!

[@jaimichaeldee1373]

Jen almost got it mid way and in the 90s no one did. She is super smart. You married as of tomorrow, one kick ass woman. Beautiful, smart, and willing to take a journey with all of us... Her marvel journey was the best... Can't wait to see, my wife watches... However.. The Hardmans Watch is kinda cool.. I'd pick it.

[@jgamez106]

I feel like Holden pointing out the glitch in the beginning kinda set the tone and I may be wrong but I saw another comment say something along the lines of Jen knew the movie had a reputation. So she probably was looking for a twist and you spot way more things when your looking

[@WolfStarbuck]

L'chaim to Holden and Jen! Many happy returns!

[@vKyIe]

Holden congrats on the marriage you found a good one! especially since she loves Minnesota -MN native

[@sizzlereel3523]

This is the first video I've watched with a "this video is definitely NOT sponsored by..." message HAHA

[@joely8618]

haha “Chloe just wants to go out with a bang” got a lol out of me.

[@NitroTheFlash]

Thanks Devin!!!

[@mikeaninger7388]

“How embarrassing… a house full of condiments and no food.” My bachelor story.

[@cappy4534]

Hey! Congrats on the wedding! I figured it was this weekend! Congrats again! Happy for u guys!

[@spiderfingers86]

The author of the book loved the movie so much that he became embarrassed about his own writing

[@captainalphabet]

CONGRATS NERDS!!! Y'all doin great!

[@JM-pm1yb]

I had a similar internet connection “crisis”. I went between 5 to 6 months before anyone could provide us service. Hopefully you don’t have to deal with it for too long.

[@nikkistaar]

This is one of my favorite movies of all time. I was 14 years old when I first saw it, and I am 34 years old now and it still holds the measure;)

[@Zankaroo]

Why do I have a feeling Holden is gonna be making his normal innuendo jokes on the honeymoon well getting ready to or already engaged in honeymoon activities, lol. Love you two, Congrats and have a innuendo filled honeymoon.

[@blainweb8675]

Have a great wedding you two! A great ‘my wife watches’ tip is another classic “The usual suspects”

[@Humanipathic]

Congratulations! My fav couple and relationship goals. I’d hope to find someone even half like her. Got such great chemistry and love for one another. Wish y’all nothing but peace and happiness.

[@jeffcunningham0389]

This movies a 10/10. An absolute masterpiece

[@Liwet.]

There's a ton of references that you don't see on your first watch.

[@briantorillas4187]

that ”Thank you, Chloe” was on point 😂

[@fan-i-am]

The 2 movies that blew my mind and had me thinking about it for 2 weeks were Fight Club and Predestination! Had to watch them again and introduce everyone to them

[@thelolbuster]

IM SO HAPPY FOR YALL, I KNOW THE WEDDING WAS AMAZING SO HAPPY FOR BOTH OF U

[@Eressiel951]

I think I will explode the first time i'll see "my wife watches" in the title. Hope you'll have most beautiful wedding and awesome honeymoon!

[@anvaryusupov8245]

Hahaha. Nowadays, I live in South Korea, but I was born and grow up in Uzbekistan. My friend back at home used to complain that not a single internet service provider has covered their recently constructed apartment building, and he used to say "I bet, somewhere in Europe or USA they don't have such problems". Well It seems he was wrong)