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Summary: WOW!
Review: I don't want to spoil any of the ingenious plot. Absolutely stunning, beyond what words can describe, one of the best movies ever, and completely original. You haven't lived until you've seen it, call out of work, skip school, do whatever you have to and WATCH THIS MOVIE NOW!
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Summary: a gigantic slab of boring and pretentious nonsense - avoid
Review: now, having seen the 'film pf the year' slogan at the top of the ad for this movie, i was expecting something pretty decent.EVERYTHING about this movie was pointless....the story, the writing, and the characters were all so 2 dimensional it was beyond a joke.... the guy who wrote this film must have seen either Jacobs ladder or 6th sense and thought ' hey , i can do this'..... this film was just annoying, it went from scene to scene pointlessly, almost randomly.....as soon as i saw the beginning i knew it would be a 'twist in the end' type story..... Jacobs Ladder is a masterpiece of cinema, and so is the 6th sense.... this on the other hand, is like giving a camera and a pen to a bunch of film students and asking them to create a clone of the films i mentioned. its like creating art without the 'artist'..... if watching 90 mins of illogical, boring dialogue, badly acted scenes, disjointed film making is your idea of quality, you will love this. best avoided by everyone else who doesnt feel the need to sit through such dire filmaking in fact NO dont avoid it - WATCH IT - i want others to suffer too !! i have seen some poor movies in my time, but what amazes me the most here is the sheer contrast of the 'excellent reviews' and whats actually on offer.. did these people actually watch it ? you know a film is poor when the makers just overlap dull scenes with almost full length pop songs ! i found it akin to someone playing the theme to Rocky over a tranquil landscape - it doesnt work, 'it doesnt go'. 'mini masterpiece' ? my backside. at best a time filling sunday afternoon TV movie for pensioners. was this review too harsh ? watch it then decide. Boogs.
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Summary: Incredible in all aspects
Review: What an incredible movie. A great movie that I can't stop raving about to my friends. Granted - every movie has flaws - but this movie comes darn close to flawless. In my book - it's the king of "psychological thrillers". Once again - a MUST HAVE for anyone's collection. Believe the reviews - this movie is so fresh and entertaining. A twisty plot, a great cast, and a killer soundtrack make for an excellent film.
Hands down - 5 stars.
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Summary: pattycakes
Review: richard kelly could very well be God because i don't know of anyone else that could create something as beautiful or perfect as this movie is. i borrowed this movie from a friend, watched it twice in a row, watched all the extra features, scoured the internet for more information on it, rushed out to buy my own copy, and i can't stop thinking about this movie! i can die a happy man after finding this movie, it's the holy grail of film. i wish i was donnie darko, i wish i was anyone in that movie, i wish i was richard kelly, i wish i knew how he read my mind and brought out feelings and thoughts in me i never knew existed, or knew were there but never explored. it brings me to tears to think of how fantastic and amazing this movie is. it's one that will never leave my side for the rest of my 28 days, 6 hours, 42 minutes, and 12 seconds. if the rest of richard kelly's movies are a faint glimmer of the film excellence in donnie darko i think we are all in for a bright future.
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Summary: ...
Review: "donnie darko, what the hell kind of name is that? Its like a super hero or something."
"what makes you think i'm not?" Donnie darko is stunning, amazing and original. Although, most people who have even watched it 10 times still have no idea what it is acutally about. It's not really about saving the world or time travel, although they have a lot to do with it. Donnie Darko is about the search for god.
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Summary: Donnie Darko is the best movie of our time!!!!
Review: I just watched Donnie Darko last night and I thought it was the most brilliant movie I have ever seen. It reminds me of my favorite TV show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, because it combines so many different genres, such as comedy, drama, satire, science fiction, horror, suspense, all wrapped up into the greatest movie I have ever seen. This movie is a must-see because it is so original and well done. I highly recommend this movie for anyone who is not into the ordinary, boring, and moronic movies that are usually out. I absolutely loved this movie and hope others will buy it and feel the same way that I do about it!!!
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Summary: I'd follow hot chicks and see what they do
Review: If I could watch fate being drawn by a silver beam I'd follow hot chicks wherever they went. This kid has some neato powers and it makes for an intense movie. The character that ran off the Sesame Street set, was the funniest thing to hit the theater since the crew members of Saved by The Bell believed they could transfer to film. I thoroughly enjoyed this film and the adventure. Sure, it doesn't make much sense, but anyone willing to give up superpowers for his family and friends is a super-hero in my book.
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Summary: An Excellent Surprise
Review: As far as titles go Donnie Darko" is about as unassuming as they get. Go figure then that the movie is one of the more original, thought provoking contributions to cinema in recent memory. What makes this film so engrossing is the effective balance that is achieved between the more technical aspects of the film and the story itself. This balance cannot be overlooked as there have been innumerable movies over the years with interesting ideas but poor execution, as well as the inverse. The Thirteenth Floor and Cameron Crowe's Ope... Vanilla Sky come to mind. Technically, this movie is wonderful. The lighting, the camera work, the pacing, etc all fit the movie perfectly. Also, the use of music is done quite well as it adds to the mood of the picture and does not distract. The script is also a triumph, which is noteworthy given that the film does tend to ebb and flow, 'changing' from 80's teen flick, to horror, to dark comedy, and back again. The casting is spot on as well. Patrick Swayze finally has a career-defining role and Jake Gyllenhaal is perfect in the title role. And then there's the story. At first glance, the plot could come off as a jumble of ideas tossed together, I suppose. But, the way the pieces fit together (and they really do) and the shear originality of it all make it work. Amazingly, "Donnie Darko" is one of the few modern movies that cannot be directly compared to something else, which is noteworthy in this era of big budget remakes and explosionfests that are supposed to pass as legitimate cinema. Sure, certain aspects of the movie may seem familiar, but whole of the movie is original. If you like movies that require thought, attention, at least a second viewing, and an open mind, "Donnie Darko" would get my highest recommendation. And even if you prefer movies that require less work, ignore this and go rent Con Air (again).
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Summary: Donnie Darko- Superhero
Review: This is by far the BEST movie I have ever seen. Words can not describe this movie's brilliance. If you are confused by the movies end, (and believe me even if you think you've got it, you don't) watch the movie with the directors commentary. Donnie is a super hero, struggling with the decision to either sacrafice himself or live out what's left of his life. With an ending that can only be described as being utterly shocking and totally unexpected this is, as I already said, the best movie I have ever seen. And with the DVD's bonus features and deleted scenes this movie becomes even more engrossing with time, fleshing out already awesome storylines. WOW! That's all I can say.
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Summary: Best Movie of my lifetime
Review: As I scour the endless number of reviews for this movie, most of them strike chords within me, the same chords that were ringing in my head as "Mad World" ended and Jena Malone waves at Mrs. Darko with that faint sense of recognition on her face. This recognition was a bond born of a sacrifice by a man they barely knew; a sacrifice that saved them from certain death.
This movie is quite simply man given a chance by God (Frank) to not only see that he in fact will not die alone and many people loved him for who he was but how one man's actions affect the whole world around him; he gives Donnie the opportunity to give back to those he ends up loving so dearly at the end.
I believe Richard Adams didnt know the effects of this final product. His ideas about time travel, Manipulated Living, etc. are wonderful but I believe such higher ideals are being explored here. Fate vs choice, agnosticism vs faith, isolation vs community This film is bathed in all of these elements. Just like any Cameron Crowe movie, this one has no genre, no pigeonhole that so many of these reviewers need to satiate their desire for mediocrity in film. These one star reviews are humorous at best, embarassing at worst. Just admit you had no idea of the depth this movie was trying to open your eyes to. I say watch it again and then again then again. Try to remember the despair and angst your teenage years cast upon your soul. This movie is not for the weak-minded, small-minded, or close minded. But, if you are truly interested in watching one mans struggle with his own humanity as well as his foreknowledge of the future(think Kazantzakis'Last Temptation of Christ), as well as his struggle to eliminate isolation through a discovery of God, Donnie Darko is for you. BTW, skip the deleted scenes; they just narrow the possibilites of intrepetations.
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