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Summary: Gets better with every viewing
Review: Putting aside the eye candy of the last few years, Donnie Darko is truly the first 21st Century cinema. While Lucas bombards us with meaningless action sequence after action sequence, and the Matrix bombards us with meaningless karate chop after karate chop, director Richard Kelly bombards us with meaning... Like the dozens of unnoticed classics that have come before it, Donnie Darko is likely to stand out from the crowd decades from now. With the benefit of hindsite, we'll wonder why they dind't give Jake Gyllenhaal an oscar for his performance. It's up there with Malcom McDowell in A Clockwork Orange (and I'm astonished he didn't get an oscar for that, too...)
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Summary: Just another teen flick!!
Review: It really wasn`t that special! Maybe if you`re a bit naive, a bit immature then perhaps you might find this film thought-provoking in a rebellious kind of way. I really can`t see many experienced adult movie-goers being the least bit interested in this film. There were so many cliches, so much that is typical of Hollywood and american high-school films in general. Right from the beginning you had Donnie and his family sat round the dinner table exchanging obscenities. This along with Donnie`s badly portrayed apathetic demeanor throughout the film really made it difficult for me to care about what the point of the storyline was, if there was one at all. If only Donnie could`ve been a little more normal and not tried so hard to be cool at all times, then I think I might of liked him more. He was just such a excruciatingly arrogant, pretentious know-all, something that he tried to bring to our attention as much as possible during the film. Really we`ve seen countless flicks of flawed and highly eccentic high-school geniuses, where the lead is head and shoulders above eveyone else in terms of intellectual capabilities, although he/she are far too smart to put them to good use of course!
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Summary: ??WHOA??
Review: This movie is excellent!!! I saw this movie while i was over at a friends house and at first hardly anyone wanted to watch it becuase its sounds so lame... we were all raggin and just making fun of this movie before we even started to watch it but after it started after about 10 mins everyone was quite and got into the movie, no one moved, our eyes were stuck to the tv... this is one movie that grabs you and pulls you in!!! and after the movie ended everyone just sat there and didn't move, because we were all thinking about this movie and then at the same time most of us went WHOA...lol. because its so capitvating!! and the ending is ..whoa... if you haven't seen this movie you gotta watch it!!! it'll blow ur mind
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Summary: ??WHOA??
Review: This movie is excellent!! I saw this movie while i was over at a friends house and at first hardly anyone wanted to watch it becuase its sounds so lame... we were all raggin and just making fun of this movie before we even started to watch it but after it started after about 10 mins everyone was quite and got into the movie, no one moved, our eyes were stuck to the tv... this is one movie that grabs you and pulls you in!! and after the movie ended everyone just sat there and didn't move, because we were all thinking about this movie and then at the same time most of us went WHOA...lol. because its so capitvating!! and the ending is ..whoa... if you haven't seen this movie you gotta watch it!! it'll blow ur mind
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Summary: This movie HAUNTS me...BRILLIANTLY DONE !
Review: I must say, I've seen this movie 4 times now and I still haven't completely figured it out. In fact, I've changed my perspective on this movie every time I see it. I've never experienced a movie so thought pervoking as 'Donnie Darko'. 'Equilibrium' has come close, but I figured that movie out the first time I watched it. I kept coming back to 'equilibrium' for the drama and the fantastic story line. 'Donnie Darko' had me waking up the next day thinking about it. Painfully wondering what I'd seen and what had happened. I suddenly found myself on a quest to understand this movie. It drew me in and I didn't even see it coming. It seemed like I was watching a normal movie, all the signs were there, but something hooked me in and I havent' been the same since. Seriously, be warned, this movie is addictive. I think that's why it's such a favorite of many reviewers. I highly recommend this movie and if you figure it out, please let me know...SERIOUSLY!!
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Summary: A Masterpiece and instant classic.
Review: I hesitated to see this masterpiece of a film in theatres because I made the mistake of listening to the opinions of one ... Movie Critic ( This is the same goofball who also Dissliked The Usual Suspects, another Brilliant film well worth buying or at least renting once ).
I now realize that said Critic is actually dumber than a bag of ... that was run over by a steamroller.
Anyway I digress; The Plotline of Donnie Darko is short and to the point.
Boy makes an imaginary friend. Imaginary friend saves his life.
Imaginary friend tells Donnie what to do and Donnie not only obeys without questioning but is also more than willing to do whatever is asked of him.
At times funny, other times serious and sad,
yet always amazingly entertaining and visually stunning.
A wonderfull directorial debut from Richard Kelly ( Who also wrote the screenplay ).
This film has made me a fan for life and I can safely compare him to such other master directors as Stanley Kubrick, Brian Depalma, George Romero, Lawrence Kasdan, Kevin Smith, Robert Redford, Rob Reiner Frank Darabont and Bryan Singer just to name a few.
I have to take a moment and give a much deserved mention to Jake Gyllenhaal.
I have yet to see a film starring this 22 year old master thesbian that I didn't truly enjoy.
He can play funny as he did in the Comedy "Bubble Boy"
He can also play serious as he showed us with true perfection in the wonderfull film "October Sky".
I also credit the supporting cast Holmes Osbourne, Marry McDonnell,
Jena Malone, Patrick Swayze, Noah Wylie, and Drew Barrymore.
Not to mention Maggie Gyllenhaal ( Jakes real life older sister ).
Who add depth and emotion to this film.
In closing ( And I'm surprissed if you're still with me ).
Donnie Darko is an amazing and wonderful film and like a fine wine must be taken in slowly and yet without hesitation to be trully appreciated.
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Summary: BEST MOVIE EVER!!
Review: I LOVED this movie. Aside from being one of the most thought-provoking movies I've ever seen, DONNIE DARKO is smart, funny, and brave. It dares to do things other movies wont even get near to. Anyone who gives this movie a bad review is just too stupid to even realize what this movie is actually about.
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Summary: Donnie Darko, Donnie Oh so good-o
Review: This movie is a debut from Richard Kelly and he has made a great film. Yes film, not movie.
It's a mix science fiction, philosophy, social commentary.
it's not for everyone but for those who appreciate something different and something beautifully shot see this. The story is compelling and different, and the ending will keep you thinking.
If anyone tells you the guy in the bunny suit is stupid then they haven't seen this movie because it so important to know who that guy is and the end reveals everything so beautifully and in such a moving way you will need to see it again to figure out what you just saw.
See it that's the only thing I can say about this movie. And if you like it buy it because having this in your collection will make you not only look like an interesting person to others it will be a movie you go back to again and again.
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Summary: Indescribably brilliant
Review: Donnie Darko is the type of movie that defies description, not only because of the melange of several different genres, but because of the feeling it leaves you once the end credits roll. I saw this movie for the first time this past year at University and at the end of the movie I just sat there shaking my head, my jaw dropped to the floor. I proceeded to rave about the film to my dorm-mates, and they would always ask me "What's it about?" My reply would always be "I can't tell you. Not because I don't want to give anything away, but because it is impossible to describe." Then after they watched it I would ask them what they thought, and the number one response was a look of amazement followed by "You're right, I can't describe what I just saw." I should follow that up by saying every single person who I told to watch the movie loved it and raved about it to their friends, who in turn fell in love with the adventures of Donnie.
The cast is superb, the script is perfect, the score is beautifully haunting, and Richard Kelly displays an enormous talent in directing his first major film. There are numerous moments where you just can't believe how good, or how touching, or how poignant, or how mysterious, or how perfect a scene is. I can't physically tell you what happens plotwise, but I can tell you that you will be blown away as I was.
The DVD is very high quality for the price with very good picture quality, excellent sound, and great menus. It is packed with special features, some are wonderful (the Mad World music video and the deleted scenes with director commentary,) some are unnecessary (a picture of the soundtrack.) The commentaries for the feature are an excellent complement to the film. One has director Richard Kelly and Jake Gyllenhall providing wonderful insights, and the other has at least 7 cast and crew members (Kelly again, Drew Barrymore, Mary McDonnell, Holmes Osborne, Jena Malone, and several others) reminiscing in glowing terms on their experience. The camaraderie that you feel between them is wonderful, and the movie is seen as a labor of love for each person.
This movie makes a wonderful addition to anyone's collection. I have yet to convince someone to watch it and have them tell me they thought it was anything less than amazing. You will feel the same way, no matter what your tastes.
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Summary: Wrap Your Noggin Around This One
Review: This film is strange, perplexing and uneasily enjoyable all at once. You never quite know what's going on, even when it's over. After you think about it, though, you'll be able to figure it out. It's definately not your typical, mainstream film. Don't let the fact that Patrick Swayze is in it fool you. He's actually very good and wonderfully cast. I know many people probably would try to sum up this film, but this is one of those great movies that's more fun to watch when you don't know a single thing about it. If you have a taste for the unique and weird, this one won't let you down. It's a cult classic.
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