Love is in the air.
And, if you're like me, the concept of having a Valentine is as easy to grasp as why Donald Trump still has people supporting him — or why Kanye is allowed to be on Twitter.
Nonetheless, since I've never been in "love" as I've mentioned in this article, I have to fill the void of the romantic section of my heart in other ways.
Movies.
I watch a lot of movies.
I mean if I can't experience life's beautiful wonders, I might as well watch people who do.
No...this isn't a "Top 10 Rom Coms You Need to See Right Now" article because we all can argue for days whether or not "Wall-E" can be constituted as a romantic comedy because let me tell you that is one hell of a love story. Or that we should stop romanticizing "500 Days of Summer" because, despite how much I love him, Joseph Gordon-Levitt's character was an ass.
This is an article about "Fight Club."
Shit.
Alright, alright, alright...I know, I know...I broke the first rule. But bear with me. What I have to say needs to be talked about.
First and foremost...if you liked the movie, read the book. It adds another layer of the story that will have you thinking "WTF just happend!?" Even if you only watched it for Brad Pitt's abs or Jared Leto's bleached hair...read the damn book.
Chuck Palahniuk, the author of "Fight Club," and many other jaw-dropping novels, is one of my favorites. There is just something about how he takes concepts that are so out there, so vulgar and so profound, and he crafts his words in such a way that makes them so beautiful.
There is a reason I started this article ranting about love and all that bullshit. Regardless of all the violence, cussing, and sweat "Fight Club," at times, can actually be...romantic?!
Although the love story between the two main characters is unconventional and a little inappropriate for the younger viewers out there, there is still a hint of romance embedded in the 2-hour and 31-minute flick.
There is one line in particular that really signifies the importance of the "romance" of the film as well as brings up an idea that we can all associate with.
" You met me at a very strange time in my life."
The last line of the movie. And what a line it is. This line encompasses the love story between the narrator and Marla Singer. My ultimate #goals if you will. And, as I mentioned before, although their love is a tad...unorthodox, we all can relate to this line in some way or another.
I mean, to put it in perspective, haven't we all met a potential romantic partner at the completely wrong times in our lives? When you weren't yourself? Or when you had a lot going on?
I know I have.
These types of relationships are important. Especially, when romance is involved because humans are so complex. And, to be frank, shit happens all the time in our lives. Whether we can control it or not.
But that's the interesting thing when it comes to love and romance. It doesn't matter. Love doesn't care what's going on, and it happens unexpectedly. From what I've seen, love takes no prisoners.
Maybe I'm talking out of my ass.
But maybe I'm not.
So, if you're looking for a nice romantic movie...give "Fight Club" a chance...but make sure you don't talk about it.
