Donnie Darko / Donnie Darko Director’s Cut
Amazon.co.uk Review
This unclassifiable but stunningly original film obliterates the walls between teen comedy, science fiction, family drama, horror, and cultural satire–and remains wildly entertaining throughout. Jake Gyllenhaal (October Sky) stars as Donnie, a borderline-schizophrenic adolescent for whom there is no difference between the signs and wonders of reality (a plane crash that decimates his house) and hallucination (a man-sized, reptilian rabbit who talks to him). Obsessed with the science of time travel and acutely aware of the world around him, Donnie is isolated by his powers of analysis and the apocalyptic visions that no one else seems to share. The debut feature of writer-director Richard Kelly, Donnie Darko is a shattering, hypnotic work that sets its own terms and gambles–rightfully so, as it turns out–that a viewer will stay aboard for the full ride. –Tom Keogh
Emotional, profound and intense. Funny and quick-witted. Most of all it’s incredibly watchable. An excellent script and excellent acting, interesting cinematography all add up to a great film.
Every scene in the film is pure gold with many memorable quotes and ultimately everything seems to mean something, whether there really is a definite planned ‘story’ doesn’t matter, simply because so much connects and it’s more about what you feel than what you know. I could talk about this film all day but I suggest you watch it yourself and draw your own conclusion.
Rating: 5 / 5
I have Donnie Darko on both DVD and blu-ray version so this review applies to them both.
I feel Donnie Darko is seriously overlooked by most. It is an amazing, emotion provoking film with superb acting especially by Jake Gyllenhaal who plays Donnie fantastically throughout. The film itself is not overtly scary, however the atmosphere created by the psychology of the film is enough to send chills down anyone’s spine. The whole plot fits perfectly in and the ending will really get you thinking. I won’t say too much more in fear of spoiling so that if you haven’t seen the film already, I really recommend that you do so. As for the video quality, both the DVD and blu-ray versions are encoded well. If you do have a blu-ray compatible player I’d strongly recommend getting the blu-ray version of Donnie Darko as that extra crispness is a nice addition.
Rating: 5 / 5
An original, fantastic, scrupulous, wierd, mindblowing movie! Jake Gyllenhall is absolutely amazing in this movie.
Rating: 5 / 5
A brilliantly conceived film which really makes the viewer think as there are so many possible ways of interpreting how the story pans out.
A very good script connected with a strong cast makes for a film that deserved to be made.
Not the usual Hollywood blockbuster pap.
Rating: 5 / 5
Well what can I say, I found this film pure genius. There is nothing more that I could ask for from this film, i would reckomend this film to anyone how likes to be challenged by a film and at the end still thinking about what they have just seen.
Rating: 5 / 5