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Summary: I think the director of this movie was drunk when he made it
Review: I purchased this movie based soley of the reviews that I read here on amazon.com. WHAT A DISSPPOINTMENT! I was expecting something that what leave me with something to think about afterwords. The only thing I could think about afterwords was that the writter of this movie wrote himself into a corner with the "Frank" character and did not have any idea how to explain Frank.The other reviews of this title have made it sound like something an interlectual would love. I currently have an IQ of 120 and I think you would have to be drunk or stoned to find this movie to be signifigant and full of meaning. I would have given this movie only one star, but the untouted appearnce of Maggie Gyllenhall (Jake's real life sister), the star of "Secretary" is worth at least on additional star.
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Summary: Donnie Darko
Review: I just saw Donnie Darko and I think that it was amazing. It was sarcastic, ironic and different than any other film I have ever seen. The ending was great, but it made me cry. Donnie spends the entire movie (takes place during a 28 day period) trying to figure out if we all die alone. While he does this, he falls in love, finds out how much his mother loves him and exposes town scandals. Though the ending was clever, it made me sad to think that all of that never happened. He goes back in time and the whole movie never happened and to top it off, he is killed. While he listens to his hallucinations in the beginning of the movie and gets out of the house, he doesn't when he goes back in time and is killed by the time travel machine. When the girl he fell in love with is asked if she knew him, she reply's that she didn't. Though he does find that we don't die alone, it's still a little tragic.
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Summary: Wow!
Review: This movie was absolutely amazing! The soundtrack, the characters, the situations were all extremely fabulous. I don't know what it is about the last scene, but it was depressing as hell. Perhaps it was the song that added to the effect. One of my top 10 all time favs.
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Summary: "How does it feel having a wacko for a son?"
Review: Donnie Darko is a wonderful movie. It really can't be placed in one single category, because that would be denying other aspects of the film. There is the psychological aspect (Donnie, a schizophrenic, sees a man in a giant rabbit costume named Frank who tells him to do things), and there's a family aspect (older sister fights with father about voting issues, younger sister is in a dance group, mother is constantly showing worry for Donnie). There's also a kind of relationship aspect with Donnie and the new girl at school, Gretchen, but its extent is lesser than the ones I've already mentioned (if you wanted a sappy romance, go get a Jennifer Lopez flick). I'd really recommend the DVD version, because it has the Mad World music video (I cried the first time I heard it), it has deleted scenes, and if you can stand the ubertiny print, the Philosophy of Time Travel in the movie is available to read on the DVD; it helped me understand the whole jet engine thing. Overall, it is a grand movie; don't pay attention to the bad reviews, because they either didn't understand it or didn't get the message concerning isolation from the rest of society. Or maybe I got it because I myself am thirteen and having a prolonged anti-social thing. Either way, it's a great movie that some people might just not get if they don't give it a chance.
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Summary: Fascinating and Deep
Review: When I picked up Donnie Darko, I didn't know what to expect. It had been recommended to me for fans of things like Dark City, and other sci-fi psychological thrillers, so there was a certain sense of awe and mystique that surrounded the film before I got it. If when you finish the film and you don't have a deep sense of the possibilities in the universe, the calling of self-sacrifice, and the beauty of both time and the aspects that make us human, watch it again. When you watch it, try to focus not on the surface teen issues, but instead focus on the meaning of the experience of the film. Make a commitment to trying to understand Darko's complex character, and what he struggles with in life, and how he reconciles those troubles with the gifts that he has been given (and his gifts are extraordinary indeed). Oh, and remember that if you're confused through most of the movie, that's good. That means that by the end, you should have a clear idea of what's going on. If at any point you think you know what's going on, rethink, and rethink, and rethink again. This is science-fiction, remember. Although it may claim other things, it is a story about a young boy who we understand at the beginning does not have it all together, and he is fated for things much greater than he knows. The movie is a riddle, so I leave you to solve the answer. Don't leave without it. Heartily recommended.
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Summary: great but bad ending
Review: Captain Corelli's Mandolin would have been my favourite novel of all time if it wasn't for the ending, which appears hastily written and grafted. Similarly, the ending to Donnie Darko, which is an original and hypnotic movie (see other reviews), feels as if the makers had to finish it off in order for it to be released. There are so many inconsistencies and at the risk of being called a nerd, the writer(s) either forgot or ignored the problems of temporal paradox. (Please see Back to the Future and co.) A temporal vortex cannot solve bad script writing. A reviewer to Captain Corelli's Mandolin said that one should not complain about a fine meal if only the coffee was bad, however, it does leave a bad taste in your mouth...
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Summary: Wonder at the plot, marvel at the characters
Review: This movie is a must-have. It's that simple. The story is layered, and very open to interpretation, so I'll amend my former statement by saying this: if you want everything to be resolved and clear-cut, perhaps this isn't a movie to impulse buy, but you should still check it out. The plot is ambiguous, but where the movie really shines is character development. You will know each of the characters by the end of the film, even the character whose only words are 'Chut up!' It's a very emotional film, touching on feelings of loneliness, love, compassion, and others. Slow-moving at times without dragging, and humor is present (plentiful, if you look hard enough) without being juvenile or infringing on the film's integrity. Really a must-have or at the very least a must-see-twice film.
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Summary: Why are you wearing that stupid bunny suit?
Review: Donnie Darko rules. It's quite simple. Donnie Darko is probably the best movie to come out since 1984. It's definitely one of those movies that you have to watch twice to fully understand it, if not more. However, that's certainly not a bad thing because it gets better each time you watch it. This movie has something for everything. I can't categorize it, because it has no category. No genre. It's sort of a mix between fantasy, horror, comedy, romance, science fiction, Lynchian weirdness, and drama. Even having said that, it's not a movie for everyone. It's definitely a little weird. It's also pretty intense. It makes for a great midnight movie. I watched it at 4:00am with no lights on in a basement and it was GREAT. Frank the 6 foot tall bunny actually becomes kinda scary late at night. I can definitely see where it got the reputation that it did as being a cult movie. The score is very dark and eerie. It makes it all the better for viewing late at night with no lights on. It's not a horror movie, though. Not at all. It has some elements of horror, but I wouldn't classify it as horror. It also has some really funny parts. When they're watching the Jim Cunningham (played by Patrick Swayze) Love/Fear video, I couldn't stop laughing. I also love the first dinner scene with the whole family. That's classic. I also love how they put The Evil Dead in it. That was really cool. I've probably written too much already, so i'm just gonna say that this is a great movie. You should watch it.
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Summary: Incredible
Review: This is a dark, complicated, amazing story that you have to see to believe.
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Summary: WOW! WOW! WOW!
Review: This movie gets better every time you watch it. I am breathless after watching this film. Jake Gyllenhaal is superb in this film. The music, the story, everything about this film has cult classic written all over it. It really captures the time, and is highly entertaining. To not own this DVD is a crime...are you guilty?
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