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Summary: Im still not sure what happened . . . .
Review: Amazing. One of the first movies I have seen in a long time that made me talk about what happened throughout the movie instead of just the ending. Im still talking and thinking about it. Watch it at least 3 times to try to get everything.
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Summary: Boringly Bad
Review: Trusted a friend's judgement & got this DVD from him. It is unbelievably bad. I sat through the whole movie even though I was tempted to
go to bed as I thought everything will be clear in the end & the so-called twist will be fascinating & make up for the dull bits. Unfortunately I ended up with a bad movie on DVD & a friend whose judgement I don't trust anymore. Or was he just trying to get rid of his copy?
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Summary: Dark, Darkest, Darko
Review: This movie takes your emotions on a fulfilling roller-coaster ride. It makes you wonder, then laugh, then tense in fear, then cry, then put a satisfied smile on your face, only to repeat the process a few more times. It's psychological and philosophical enough to provoke deep thought, which is a lost art if you ask me.
When I finished watching the movie the first time, my first thought was "Watch it again!" The movie gives you just enough to make you satisfied, but holds back just enough to make you think about it for days. One could get lost watching all the extras on the DVD and exploring the website, just to learn more.
The movie is put together so convincingly that it makes you feel like you live with Donnie. You miss the main characters once the movie is over; they become your friends, unlike the artificial characters in most of today's movies and television shows.
Five stars just won't say enough about this movie. Once you have fully enjoyed it, you feel the need to say "Hey! Watch this movie!" to everyone around you. So watch this movie, OK?
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Summary: Seen it 3 times in 5 days, and will go back..............
Review: Donnie's therapist says he was battling all the things that he feels threatened by in the world. Don't we ALL? That's what life is, and if you ever put yourself in 'self-check' mode, life and how you personally stand up in it, is the greatest trip of all. What a beautiful expression of the confusion, pain, choices, and underlying love that is a constant in life as we know it. As it was stated: Everything is going to be o.k., and it always is...........
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Summary: A Tale About a Schizophrenic
Review: Donnie Darko isn't your average everyday teenager. Set in the early 90's, "Donnie Darko" pays tribute to time travel and split personalities. He has a vision and his oddball family can't see it. A mysterious rabbit is in his dreams? Or does he actually see a rabbit talk to him? This movie will blow you away man. The originality deserves a lot of credit and the performances are brilliant. Drew Barrymore in a good movie? Yes. Finally, a movie that will make you think. The ending will leave you scratching your head. The supporting actors including Patrick Swayze! (yes) and Noah Wyle as a teacher are slimy, but fit just right. The main character played by Jake Gyllenhaal (the son on "City Slickers") does a good job of playing a psychotic teenager and this movie sets its own standards as a 'teen picture'. Some advice: pay attention, don't touch your mirror and buy Patrick Swayze movies! Just kidding, kick back and relax and be nice to rabbits.
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Summary: The search for God is absurd?
Review: This is one of the most breathtaking movies I've ever seen. The cinematography and the actors' performances were superb (especially Jake Gyllenhaal, who ought to be nominated for an Oscar). The score was spellbinding. The intricately-woven themes resonated deeply for me -- a lost and confused youth, seeking meaning and spirituality in a world where the sane are called crazy, and ultimately discovering for himself that the force called God manifests itself in unexpected ways.The special features on the DVD are a MUST - watch every deleted scene both with and without commentary. They will give you a fuller, more textured vision of the film's purpose. They also show the greater level at which Drew Barrymore's character should have interacted with Donnie; I think it's really sad that so much of the real meat of their relationship was cut out. Watch for the restaurant scene with Donnie's parents - it's short, but hysterical. Go online and check out the movie's website, too: it's phenomenal. Oh, and buy the soundtrack, if for no other reason than to hear the beautiful rendition of "Mad World." I guarantee you won't be able to stop humming it for days.
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Summary: uhh... to disagree with patrick
Review: A previous reviewer wrote:
"But part of the appeal of a strange and uncertain film is that it will come together in the end, explaining much of the strangeness in the film with a clever and satisfying twist. Donnie Darko lacks any such satisfying conclusion, and that's why I can't say it's great." I have to disagree. I think the film came together incredibly well in the film. It tied up the thematic focus, charcter motives, and plot developments that were clearly forshawdowed throughout the film. Try watching it again, you may be pleasently surprised with what you catch the second time around.
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Summary: a beautiful and somewhat depressing film
Review: I know that a lot of people go around slapping five star ratings to every other movie, but I have to say that Donnie Darko is truly a brilliant film. It's dark, clever, and more than anything, intriguing. Another reviewer claimed that it did not have a satisfying twist for a conclusion but I must disagree. I believe that this film will leave the viewer with an intense but reasonable mix of being creeped out, confused, angered, and depressed. After a couple viewings of this film, thoughts of the main character(s) linger in your mind in a way that may actually make you want to cry. The plot and storyline are stitched together perfectly with just enough said, just enough implied, and just enough left to be pondered.
My biggest recommendation though is that you view this on the dvd version. The special features are a must and bring a lot more to the experience. Last but not lease, visiting the movie's site (donniedarko.com) after and only after fully digesting the film is an interesting way to add to it's sensations.
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Summary: Great DVD, lots of Extras!
Review: I rented this DVD and couldn't get over how much there was to this movie. Unfortunately there were several scenes that were cut from this movie that might help one understand it, but thanks to an incredible array of delicious extras all can be made clear. ...
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Summary: Touches me like no other movie
Review: This movie makes me want to laugh and cry, usually at the same time so I just end up choking on my own emotion. I mean that as a compliment. The DVD is great, too. It has a ton of out takes (20), a video of Mad World, two commentary tracks, the self-help videos from the film--with their own commentary track, and then a bunch of stuff from the website. Plus, probably a few things I forgot. And best of all: All this stuff is on one disk. No muss, no fuss. No disk swapping. Which is why DVD is supposed to be superior to Laser Disk in the first place. Right? If anybody involved with the film ends up reading this: Thank you.
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