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I like movies that are aware of what they are selling... without [any] greater aspirations than to make people laugh and that's it.

A film with more than the usual spoiler issues. Talking about it in any detail feels akin to handing you a gift-wrapped present and saying, "I hope you like it -- It's a thriller about a diabolical secret experiment."

Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.

There should be a genre for movies like this that are so complicated that they are almost impossible to grasp on their first viewing but can be understood with the help of a textbook on them. Maybe there aren't enough of those and those that exist are too different from each other to make it be considered a genre. After reading through most of the FAQ page, I feel like I understand it a little better, but I don't find the story compelling enough to learn more. I don't think this would be regarded as a great movie if it hadn't gotten the cult following that it did, but I suppose that's what a cult following is for. Still, I wouldn't be surprised if in an alternate universe Donnie Darko was viewed in the same vein as movies like Cloud Atlas: ambitious and cool in concept, but not actually that well thought out. However, Donnie Darko does have enough substance and thought out world behind it to make it's cult status warranted.I didn't particularly enjoy it, but it is sort of cool that it was able to get so many people interested in it. There's something to be said for your movie when it has a 36 question FAQ page, a special features part of the DVD that people actually watch, and an entire book within the movie that people wish they could read. Also, its success sort of paved the way to some degree for Christopher Nolan's movies The Prestige, Inception, and Interstellar. And it boosted Jake Gyllenhaal's career, and he's since become one of my favorite actors. Even though I don't understand the way that time travel works in the movie, it seems like a cool variation of time travel that is less hacky than the time travel seen in most movies. If you haven't seen this, it wouldn't hurt to watch it. Definitely it's a weird movie, and you might hate it as I've heard at least one person say they do, but you could just as easily love it and revere it as a masterclass in light sci-fi. At the very least, it will give you a break from the standard plots that you've probably gotten at least a little bored of. I would be willing to see it again multiple times, but I doubt I will ever like it that much. Overall Rating: 7.3/10.

Very boring and disappointing movie for Richard Kelly and a Bad performance by Jake Jillynhal

If only this fantastic film was to be turned into a TV Series! Would need quite a bit of effort to get the casting right. With all the original actors now aged it'd need to be re-cast. But am I the only one that sees brilliant potential for a newly written TV Series? Surely the fan-base is already there?

Created by first time director, Richard Kelly, Donnie Darko is a sci-fi thriller, released in 2001. It follows teenager Donnie Darko through high school, family life, romance, and parallel universes. Set in the late 80s in a small town in Virginia, Donnie Darko showcases a troubled but intelligent young man grappling with high school bullies, an inability to fit in, and apparent schizophrenia. Upon brushing with death in a bizarre and secretive accident, Donnie is haunted by visions of a man in an eerie rabbit costume. Donnie is pushed to commit crimes, uncovering dark secrets of the town, leading to a larger conspiracy. Time travel, black holes, and alternate universes are woven into the story, leading Donnie to learn more about the unusual happenings of the town. A plethora of interesting characters are featured in the film, brought to life by the star-studded cast, including Jake Gyllenhaal, Drew Barrymore, and Patrick Swayze. The dark subject matter of the film is contrasted by the comic relief put forth by many of the characters. Witty dialogue touches on political issues, mental health struggles, and teenage angst. The characters become increasingly self-aware as the plot thickens, guiding Donnie on his journey to sacrifice and salvation. The soundtrack, possibly the best part of the film, creates a dark and horrific tone like none other. Excellent use of new wave brings to life the 80s high school vibes in the movie. The somber ending is also perfectly captured using Gary Jules' Mad World. The soundtrack in Donnie Darko is used to not only used to develop setting and time period, but evoke deep emotion in the audience. Donnie Darko is a phenomenal film, telling stories of heroism and bravery. The characters' ability to recognize that things are not always as they seem make for a unique plot line. Each watch offers a new perspective on the film. The audience will discover new meanings each time the film is consumed.