Just stumbled across this awesome analysis of Fight Club as a reimagining of a grown-up Hobbes saving a grown-up Calvin.
In the film Fight Club, the real name of the protagonist (Ed Norton’s character) is never revealed. Many believe the reason behind this anonymity is to give “Jack” more of an everyman quality. Do not be deceived. “Jack” is really Calvin from the comic strip Calvin and Hobbes. It’s true. Norton portrays the grown-up version of Calvin, while Brad Pitt plays his imaginary pal, Hobbes, reincarnated as Tyler Durden. [from Metaphilm]
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08/29/2007 @ 5:22 am
I love this! Thanks for posting it.
08/29/2007 @ 6:00 am
Cheers Dawn, my pleasure! And thanks for introducing me to Random Movie Club too! I’m adding you to our blogroll as I type… more or less.
08/29/2007 @ 3:00 pm
Wow, thanks Rod! I appreciate the support. You have a great site here. I’ll be back 🙂