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Summary: Highly recommend to pseudo-intellectuals
Review: Being vague is not the same as being "deep." This movie is not deep. At all. (And yes, I listened to the commentary which only serves to confirm the shallow vagueness of this film.) However, aside from the pop philosophy it's still a decent, entertaining flick. Certainly different than what you usually see. (Not that that is a good thing in and of itself.) Every pseudo-intellectual I've ever known adores this movie. Therefore, if you are a pseudo-intellectual, hang out with lots of pseudo-intellectuals, or have cause to impress a pseudo-intellectual, you should buy this movie. If not, just rent--if only for the novelty.
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Summary: Intriguing film best watched on DVD
Review: Donnie Darko is one of those movies that started off a total flop, then eventually gained such a following that it's now a cult classic. As well it should. It's one of the few movies out there which actually gives you an interesting version of time travel and its implications, in the mean time skewering multiple segments of suburban stupidity. I only have one thing to suggest to people who are considering watching this: you MUST get the DVD rather than the video. Don't get me wrong -- the movie stands decently on its own -- but only upon watching the deleted scenes do you get a really, truly full flavor what happened in the movie. Especially with the director's comments, you see how other elements that didn't make the movie, including a surprising number of scenes that really should have been included in the eventual final film. (Truth be told, there really are a good number of scenes in the movie which are a lot more unnecessarily enigmatic when viewed without the aid of the deleted scene.) And the music! The music! This cover of "Mad World" is soooo perfect for the closing montage that it's haunting. Absolutely superb choice of music.
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Summary: Cellar Door
Review: "Why do you wear that stupid bunny suit?" "Why do you wear that stupid man suit?" When I first heard about this movie, a friend was babbling about "an overly-medicated guy that has this bunny that tells him about the future and time travel."
Of course, that had me interested.
When I finally saw the movie, I was amazed..I have NEVER seen anything like it. In my eyes, it is a beautiful work of art that never lets your mind rest. If you watch it, you will understand what I mean.
This film stimulates the mind and the soul, not to mention the tear ducts.
Watching it was an emotional experience; if you've ever loved and lost someone...yeah
Every part of this movie is beautiful, whether it be the score, filming style, cast, or storyline. It is perfect for anybody.
I'm not going to spoil it for you....soo
If you have not seen it, gather some friends and GO WATCH IT!
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Summary: Probably the greatest movie of all time.
Review: I am not joking. This is not only one of the most interesting screenplays I've ever seen, it is one of the most impressive debuts since Orson Welles did Citizen Kane. Written and Directed by Richard Kelly, it features an all- star cast including Jake Gyllenhaal (OCTOBER SKY, doing one of the greatest performances of a lead character since Malcom McDowell played Alexander DeLarge in Stanley Kubrick's A CLOCKWORK ORANGE), and many others including Drew Barrymore, Noah Wyle, Jena Malone, Patrick Swayze, Mary McDonnell, and Katharine Ross. Not only should you rent this movie immediately, but you should buy the DVD. Not only is it extremely reasonably priced, but it has great features, like 2 insightful and funny commentaries, and deleted scenes, and more. This movie is one of the greatest films of all time, and is worthy of so many viewings, that it never gets tiring. EVER. Its so much more than that "psychological thriller" that it is advertised as. It is a plethora of origniality, bursting at the seams with wonderful directing, cinematography, music, and editing. Ha. I rather like the sound of that. BOOM!
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Summary: ..."we all die alone"....
Review: Possibly one of the most original alternative films I've seen in the past years, Donnie Darko is a powerful mind stimulator.
A brilliant deep-cutting script combined with intimidating acting and careful directing is what you get here but the more thoughtful viewers will also be awarded with valuable and out of the mainstream questions.
A young teen diagnosed with bordeline schizophrenia starts having weird meetings with a human size rabbit who looks part alien, part reptile, part artificial, and who carries a message of doom for Donnie Darko (the boy, and yes, that's his name)..Donnie begins to take the message very seriously but simoultaneously he begins paying attention to the world around him and in him. He understands with the help of his "friend" that nothing you see and observe is accidental. Predictably, he comes at odds with the people he tries to convey this message to ("the world will end in 28 days"), he discovers that most people out there live on the surface of reality and not only they wouldnt dare take a dive underneath but wouldnt even consider there's something constantly eluding their awareness. Probably because their awareness is, hmm, defective? Donnie Darko, inspired by his visions ( or his deeper glimpse of reality) begins a personal trek of questioning, redifining and re-interpeting. The strange "Grandma of Death" (an old woman who years ago had written a book about time travel and spends her time ever since waiting for a "message" herself) becomes a focal point for Donnie. But Donnie tries also to squeeze as much information about the puzzle of reality from other people around him, most notably certain teachers, he attempts to piece things together and bond all these realities that appear before his eyes and mind together. The film is, as others have noted too, incredibly hard to classify. Viewers with a particular liking in the "alternative" will adore it as it encompasses loads of hints and direct references not only to time travel, but to parallel universes, telepathy and astral projection to mention but a few. But if the "paranormal" spooks you it has strong dosages of the "normal" reality most people experience too even if that is portrayed as a dull and depressing one. Which is yet another asset of the movie: it is as frank and honest as it gets. The young actor who plays Donnie Darko is utterly convincing allthough he has his show stolen by his mother who adds the necessary down-to-earthness to it all with her refreshing performance. But there is no actor involved in this film who goes unnoticed and I'd have to think hard to find a parallel in that respect.
Lastly, this is an emotional rollercoaster of a film, it goes from scary to sad to funny and thought provoking to intimidating and back to melancholy in an stunningly effortless way (kudos to the script writer). An absolute must-see.
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Summary: what i got from it
Review: ok the basic idea behind donnie darko is that he can see the future. his friend frank is a future image of him who talks to him throughout the movie and is just really disturbing. frank to me is what donnie sees the future through, because it was him who originally saved him from the engine. although he isnt real, he is a part of donnie and his appearance is symbolic of the future because its franks final destination. since after the engine crashed into donnies room and he didnt die, his mom, sister, girlfriend, and frank die because of him and his teacher loses her job. i think is only donnies world that is coming to an end because he is going to get caught for arsen, flooding the school, and murdering frank. finally at the end it flashes back to where hes sleeping, and since he just saw the future he knows that he has to die. im not so sure about the end of the world thing but i stand by the fact that the whole thing is him seeing into the future and being presented with a choice of living that out or dying for the good of everyone
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Summary: People are tools
Review: ... I saw it as the story of a trouble youth told in a way lashing out at society. For example, all of Donnie's acts of arson are done because Frank tells him to, but he only sees Frank when he's whacked out on his meds. (much like how ritilin is dished out to any and every "trouble-maker" in grade school.) Interpret the ending as you see fit. Was it all just in Donnie's mind? Look at the jet engine being hauled away and notice the strange red swirl, almost as if it were dreamt up. Buy the DVD I guess, maybe the commentary can shed some light on the matter. (I think the matter would best be left up to individual interpretation. Movies like Donnie Darko force you to THINK. ... I guess I have to make my own mold") ...
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Summary: Confusing
Review: I think the Donnie Darko movie just makes no sense. I don't even get why they put the old lady in this movie. My whole family watched it and at the end it got confusing. On the bright side it's okay. If you like thrilling movies you should see this one. I wouldn't recommend to buy this movie only to rent it.
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Summary: a real mind f**k
Review: Donnie Darko is a very original and disturbing movie. Movie's this great only come along once in a while, so if you have been putting it off rent it or buy it immediately. It's hard to really describe the movie, but Donnie questions whats real and also time travel in the movie. He also encounters a person dressed as a rabbit who tells him to do various things. This has became one of my favorite movies of all time, so give it a shot..
Rated R for Strong language, Disturbing images, and brief violence
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Summary: unconventional, thought-provoking, excellent (spoiler)
Review: Donnie Darko is about a teenager who has the ability to see the future. The ability to see the future gives one the power to alter one's own future. Donnie learns that the world will end (the world being his own) in 28 days. At the end of the 28 days, he goes back in time to sacrifice himself to save "the world."
The film itself is underinterpreted by many. Even for those who do not understand the film, they will find themselves touched. Donnie is the object of much affection by his left-wing family. He wins the favor of a classmate with a troubling past. Donnie experiences the familiar "teen angst" that many are able to identify with.
This film is worth your attention and time. Give it a chance, you may find yourself surprised.
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