Donnie Darko Movie
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Storyline
TAGLINES
Life is one long insane trip. Some people just have better directions.
You can never go too far.
What would you do if you knew the future?
Be Afraid of the Dark
Dark. Darker. Darko.
Why are you wearing that stupid man suit?
The cult phenomenon returns summer 2004. (director's cut re-release)
Donnie Darko gets along badly with his family, with his teachers and with his classmates; but he does manage to find a sympathetic friend in Gretchen, who agrees to date him; and he has a compassionate psychiatrist, who discovers hypnosis is the means to unlock hidden secrets. His other companion may not be a true ally. Donnie has a friend named Frank, who is either a large purple bunny, or man in a large purple bunny costume. Either way, Donnie is the only one who can see him. When an engine falls off a plane and destroys his room, Donnie is not there. Both the event, and Donnie's escape, seem to have been caused by supernatural events. Donnie's mental illness, if such it is, may never allow him to find out for sure.
| Drew Barrymore | |
| Holmes Osborne | Eddie Darko |
| Mary McDonnell | Mrs. Rose Darko |
| Jake Gyllenhaal | Donnie Darko |
| Jena Malone | |
| Patrick Swayze | Jim Cunningham |
| Maggie Gyllenhaal | Elizabeth Darko |
| Daveigh Chase | Samantha Darko |
| James Duval | Frank |
| Arthur Taxier | Dr. Fisher |
| Mark Hoffman | Police Officer |
| David St. James | Bob Garland |
| Tom Tangen | Man in Red Jogging Suit |
| Jazzie Mahannah | Joanie James |
| Jolene Purdy | Cherita Chen |
| Stuart Stone | Ronald Fisher |
| Gary Lundy | Sean Smith |
| Richard Kelly |
8.30 out of 10 (103769 votes)
Visitor Reviews
The End of the World..... in Middle America
posted on 28 Aug 2009This is not exactly a feel good movie; aspects of Frank Capra's finest, but Jake, the lead actor, is not exactly Henry Fonda; more his angry, nerdier, grandson. The film's more akin to the allegorical brilliance of Lindsey Anderson's 1968 masterpiece, "If", set in a British public school - or private school, as it would be called on the other side of the pond.The existential elements of time travel, concluding with the beginning, postulating that destiny can be determined by knowledge of what the future holds in store, are far from original, but first-time Director Richard Kelly's skill in placing different genres - science fiction, teen-high school ephemera and lifestyle gurus, knowing something less about life than the average Yankee pitcher knows about cricket, gives it an interesting atmospheric aura, together with the Edward Scissorhands-style depiction of an enclosed American small town environment. As someone originally from Middlesex, UK, this Middlesex in the States is quite recognisable and the fast tracking of day to day school-scenes add to the overall feel of quirkiness.Ultimately it is a fable looking at a paranoid schizophrenic with teenage angst in an innovative fashion, but the rabbit from the future does not induce any perception of right and wrong, good and evil. Not a good idea to release the DVD in Guantanamo Bay.Overall, compared to big budget formulaic dross stuffed down the throats of most contemporary cinema patrons, it leaves you thinking, contemplating and yes - even worrying a little. What if Dukakis had won? No, that really would be a parallel universe. Maybe a better one, actually.Donnie Darko needs an Orwellian aspect to it or in a European cinematic context, a little more surrealism. But it was worth watching and damned good to discover Drew Barrymore was Executive Producer. A film like this, with a variety of contexts, enabling the viewer to use their own perception is well worth seeing. And the cult status it has achieved is well deserved.
Very moving piece
posted on 24 Aug 2009I like sci fi and horror but this is so much more. It was so well done. I saw it 3 times. It is science fiction, horror, drama, and even a little fantasy. Jake does a great acting job of the character of Donnie. Pay particular attention to when he is in the principal's office and what Kitty says he is being reprimanded for (grin). I just wish they had the soundtrack :)
A great movie that will blow your mind
posted on 24 Aug 2009Donnie Darko by far was one of the best movies of the year. For some reason I always love these films that are good mostly because of these insane things that continue to happen throughout and we are all unaware of what to expect or what not to. In Donnie Darko, through the whole movie, I had this wonderful feeling during the entire movie because I knew anything could happen. Also during the scenes when the movie wasn't being to dark or unnatural it was filled with great dialogue and excellent acting from the entire cast. I only wish that this movie would have been able to reach a bigger audience so everyone could have some type of opinion on this movie. I think it could be viewed in so many different ways. To me, it was one awesome example of the things that go through the mind of a strange teenage boy.
I think i understand... (spoiler)
posted on 24 Aug 2009I think I may actually understand this movie. This movie didn't creep me out, or scare me. It made me think. If that really was happening, Donnie was trying to save everyone. Instead of killing everything on the face of the earth, he killed himself, to spare the lives of the others. He cheated out death, which was why the world was going to end. Instead of making everyone pay for his "mistake", he payed for it himself. I think honestly that Donnie Darko was a great movie, and that it is just very misunderstood.I guess you just have to be capable of putting yourself "inside" Donnie's shoes, and see it his way. It's really the only way to understand the movie, but I guess you need an open mind as well.
Last Temptation of Donnie
posted on 22 Aug 2009Donnie Darko will make much more sense to anyone who's seen the Last Temptation of Christ. Some similarities (spoilers)-The film takes place in 1987, which is the year Last Temptation was released in the theater. -The other movie playing at the movie theater where Donnie sees the Evil Dead is Last Temptation of Christ. -Like Last Temptation, the ending of Donnie Darko negates most of the narrative. In Last Temptation, Jesus (Willem Dafoe) is rescued from crucifixion by an angel, and he goes on to live a quiet life with Mary Magdellen. However, Jesus decides in the end that the world would be better off if he had died on the cross. Donnie ultimately makes this same decision. -In the structural sense, both films are "It's a Wonderful Life," only backwards.Donnie Darko gives a nod to another Jimmy Stewart film, Harvey, in its use of the invisible 6-foot rabbit.I gave Donnie Darko a 9/10 mainly for the outstanding acting performances. Noah Wyle and Drew Barrymore's small roles as are overshadowed by Jake and Maggie Gyllenhaal, Mary McDonnell, Patrick Swayze (his best role ever), Beth Grant, and Jena Malone.
Extremely good, but disturbing film
posted on 22 Aug 2009Having personal experience of mental illness, I found this movie both heartbreaking and brilliant. It can be difficult to capture the emotion and Jake Gyllenhaal does an awesome job. Paranoid schizophrenics can appear, to the outside world to be normal people, but with an anxiety, stress or aggression complex. Donnie Darko captures the aggressive emotions of Donnie, without generalizing that all schizophrenics have the same emotions or symptoms.I understand that the movie is usually generalized as sci-fi, but I think that it is definitely sci-fi with a difference. For a movie that appears, at first glance, to be so 'out there' it is surprisingly real. I thought it was a brilliant movie of the struggle of a young boy trying to escape both the real world, in which he has so much trouble surviving in, and his other world, which influences him to do so much.
This is what I call a debut
posted on 14 Aug 2009I simply don't know where to start here. Having just got home from the cinema after viewing one of the best movies I've had the pleasure of witnessing I find myself in a state of awe.This is superb.The story is focused on a young man called Donnie Darko, who finds himself plagued by visions which suggest the end of the world is nigh. I will say no more than that, as to do so would ruin the story, just suffice to say the direction, acting, narrative, and overall structure is just so fresh, clean and brilliant it could only come from someone with an outstandingly creative mind and a flair for doing the right thing, at the right time. The structure of the story is brilliant, and the theme, very psychologically approached.If this is a debut from the director, Richard Kelly II, I can't wait to see his next project. Let's just hope he gets better, rather than bordering, like Shyalaman.
Entertaining as hell, though hard to fully comprehend
posted on 12 Aug 2009I really enjoyed watching Donnie Darko, though I know I didn't fully grasp the time travel/parallel universe aspect, which was and is a little frustrating. The day after watching the film I decided to watch the director's commentary, which while it was informative and helped explain a bit more about the film still left me with questions. I tell you though, I can't stop thinking about the film. It was beautifully shot and flowed nicely. Though I rented it only a couple days ago and watched in twice within a twenty four hour period I am looking forward to renting it again next weekend. I'd say anyone interested in a dark beautiful film with a little challenge to it go rent Donnie Darko.
Visual and Psychological Thriller Masterpiece
posted on 10 Aug 2009Considering a writers debut into the world of film, I was shocked. It was one of the most visually astounding movies I've seen in a long time. The view showed the beauty that is associated with a Psychological Thriller. It brought back the hope that there may be a movie that would live up to the disturbing beauty that Staley Kubrick once displayed. This movie became a Cult Classic immediately in United Kingdom. While it was almost not even heard of here in America. I just wish people knew what they were missing. The movie keeps you considering and reconsidering your idea of the meaning of the ending. The movie relates to the feeling and emotions that a young adult go through everyday. It was pliable in the meaning of the story. You took what you wanted from the film and thats all it asked for. This movie gives me hope for the movies to come and maybe Kubrick made the impact he wanted on the film industry. A beautiful movie with an even more beautiful score. I gave Donnie Darko a 10/10.
Sober viewers will find it over-rated
posted on 10 Aug 2009An average, but long winded, OUTER LIMITS episode brimming with modern four-letter words.Those who sat in awe watching FORREST GUMP, did not see NO TIME FOR SARGENTS nor were viewers of GOMER PYLE, USMC. Those who fell out of their chairs at the end of THE SIXTH SENSE, were never fans of THE TWILIGHT ZONE series. And likewise, those who claim that DONNIE DARKO is a never-before-seen breakthrough motion picture event, have probably never heard of David Lynch's ERASERHEAD.As the ol' saying goes, a fun soundtrack and excellent production values do not always a good movie make. DONNIE DARKO has fine actors (although they are too old to be in high school) and nice special effects. However, the screenplay and pacing have the feel of a grad student final project.DONNIE DARKO honors David Lynch and Rod Serling. But after realizing this truth, the viewer is left thinking -- been there, done that.
Dark Side of the Moon
posted on 10 Aug 2009It's like Holden Caulfield's tricky world or one of the characters of Alice in Wonderland...It has really great dark atmosphere with the trickiest details that can keep you out of breath...You can also love 'the machinist' if you became fan of Darko...We can see him as the prince of the dark side...The chaos in time-line causes some complication at the first time you watch it but it also makes you watch it several times and every time you watch it you can have more delicious taste..Also the songs are really fascinating especially the ones from Tears for Fears..It can make you think of the life you live in and criticize yourself in the way of living...You can surely make your friends watch it and they won't be disappointed by the way of watching it.There are many films that can make you feel like hero but this is in some way different because it has some characteristic appearances like anti-hero.Many scenes like firing the house,fighting with catalog man or the first time going with the pretty girl have some special thinking power.The lunatic lady Sparrow also makes you surprise by being understood that she is the author of Time Travel.There are many opposite events that create amazing atmosphere.You really shouldn't miss it.It will probably be the movie of your life and cause you to be the most enthusiastic member of your cinema club.It can be the most excited experience in your life,please at least give one chance for it and you won't have any regret of it.
'I'm afraid that you'll tell me that this is not a work of fiction'
posted on 08 Aug 2009It is without doubt a thought-provoking, moving and beautiful film within the confines of its surreal obscurity. I think I'm quite certain of the impossibility of understanding it or being satisfied with one viewing, it deliberately doesn't point to the clues which help you piece it together, and only once you know how it pieces together can you go back to search for the clues- a skillfully carved puzzle that leaves you unsure whether it can all be pieced together at all.The film almost serves as an extra-worldly experience for the introspective viewer; it will raise deep questions about the reality you live in with its potent cinematography, music and screen writing. It does all this whilst simultaneously entertaining you with a humorous political and social satire of the Reagan era.Donnie is the classical epic hero placed in a modern setting, displaying his heroism in a highly unconventional scenario, which makes the film all the more noble and tragic, as not only will no one ever know what he does and what sacrifices he makes, but he will forever be remembered, officially, as a merely troubled, psychotic teenage vandal.This heroic aspect of Donnie's character is summarised by a poem Donnie reads out in class one day, which analogises his heroic persona with that of a more traditional hero who "will deliver the children back to their doorsteps / And send the monsters back to the underground / I'll send them back to a place where no-one else can see them / Except for me / Because I am Donnie Darko" Incorporating ideas of parallel universes, time travel (in the Stephen Hawking sense) and manifest individual destinies, the story singles out Donnie by following his visible and pre-written destiny as he plays his role in preserving the universe. Branded a paranoid schizophrenic by the outside world, we the viewers know his so-called hallucinations are more than just the mind games of mind altering neuro-chemicals. And in this way, as well as many other ways, the film softens conventionally solid boundaries of the universe and our understanding of it in more than a grossly fantastical Stephen King fashion. A far cry from the light-hearted Hollywood comedy and cheery 'chick flick', this is not viewing for the faint-hearted.
Kind of funny, kind of sad... (Small spoiler)
posted on 04 Aug 2009I don't know if this even got a video release here in the UK. Which is a shame, as it is the perfect antidote to the glut of insipid teen movies that continue to be churned out and shipped over here. Donnie Darko says what a lot of us probably think about conformity and social institutions. I have one slight criticism in that (spoiler) Patrick Swayze's character turns out to be a child molester (end spoiler) When he was really established as being bad enough already without the point needing to be hammered home like this. I was glad I saw this thoughtful and charming film though. The song "Mad World" at the end has stayed with me for weeks afterwards.
Although, if Drew Barrymore was your English teacher wouldn't you spend most of your time trying to nail her?
Creepy.....but Good
posted on 31 Jul 2009Spoilers Herein.Going into this movie, I really had no idea about the plot or any elements of the movie at all. So, you can imagine my shock when a six-foot-tall rabbit starts to give him directions to destroy parts of Middlesex.
Speaking of the rabbit, he was much more creepy than many characters in horror movies. The whole aura about him was just plain spooky.The plot of this movie unfolds in an interesting manner. There are some weird portions where you go back in time. And the whole ending maybe confusing to some people. But basically this kid, Donnie Darko, has a near death experience, and now this rabbit goes around telling him what to do.
He obeys the rabbit because the rabbit saved his life by drawing him away from his house before a jet engine fell through his roof.The acting in the movie is fairly well done. They all do a good job of portraying their characters. Even Patrick Swayze, who I normally having an undying hatred for, does a sufficient job in this movie. The direction of the movie is good as well, as the movie follows a good enough pace to keep the viewer intrigued, while not throwing the entire plot at you at one time.
The score of the movie is also appropriate for the movie. It enhances the general feeling of suspense and wonder of what might be the outcome of the situation.This is a very good movie. While it may not be for everyone, I would recommend it to most. Even if you are not satisfied with the beginning, I would suggest waiting to the end, as the ending is very good.Rating: 4 out of 5
You gotta see this one! At least 10 times...
posted on 31 Jul 2009Donnie Darko is the GREATEST FILM OF THE NEW Millennium if not the GREATEST FILM EVER!!! Really! Donnie Darko is an average Teenager, or is he not? In his everyday visions he sees a horrifying humanoid rabbit, Frank, who tells him his future. In these visions he is told that he will be dead soon... What follows is a nerve-wrecking ride through these days. If I say one word more you'll be angry to say the least. I saw it about 10 times and never thought it is boring or something. In the opposite, every time you see it, it gets better! I really recommend this film! Rent it...NO, buy this!!!!! You won't regret it.....
Interpretation
posted on 29 Jul 2009This film is purely about personal interpretation. I think that subjectivity plays an important part in any film, but Donnie Darko makes this its strength. Whether you like this film or not, you won't be able to find anyone with the exactly same opinion. Some people think that certain things did occur, when others may differ in the reason they think that made those things occur.It is a highly enjoyable movie with really interesting characters. A strong story and a clever script along with good performances make this film very original. It is a shame that nobody put attention to this film when it was released, but that often happens to really good movies (for example Fight Club).I recommend this film strongly, even if this film is not for everyone since it's a little confusing at first and many people will lack the focus to enjoy it until the end. I was included in that group before. My cousin had rented this movie and I was hesitant since I didn't hear anything about this film so I had really low expectations. But when it ended I was blown away by its magic. I'm grateful that I got the chance to watch this.
i just saw the Director's Cut... WOW!
posted on 27 Jul 2009last night i went to the SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL's gala viewing & reception for the Director's Cut of Donnie Darko. Richard Kelly (director), Drew Barrymore and a few other cast members were in attendance. it was spectacular! all of the extra footage and the song rearranging (killing moon now ends the film and inxs' never tear us apart opens) make it so much better and a bit easier to comprehend. the extra dialogue between donnie and his teachers & therapist were greatly needed and now i consider it a perfect film. it's really hard for me to find ANY fault with the director's cut. after last nights showing, there was a Q&A with mr. kelly and the cast. i have nothing but respect and amazement for this director. he's super intelligent, amazingly handsome and downright sincere. i can only imagine fantastic critical success for his future. thank you, tika bordelon (whom has never doubted his commitment to Sparkle Motion).
DONNIE DARKO **1/2 of ****
posted on 25 Jul 2009DONNIE DARKOI have a theory. Everyone loves this because they don't get it. Alotlike Mulholland Drive, I didn't get it. When I did get it, I dislikedit more. The ending is totally unsatisfying and a COMPLETE copout. Onething this movie does do is portray 80's kids in a realistic manner.I'm not totally sure what the purpose of Drew Barrymore's characterwas, or why Jake Gyllenhaal was born. The movie is very intelligentwith it's lead up to the end and everything pieces together, but justbecause a movie makes sense, doesn't mean it's good.VERDICT: **1/2 of **** Not Recommended
Oh my god!!!
posted on 21 Jul 2009I watched this film in December 2002 in my local cinema. It was only a one off and I AM SO GLAD I WATCHED IT. I cannot believe how deep and immense this film was. I feel as though it has changed my life, although I don't know how!!! The very first time I watched it, I didn't know what the hell went on throughout the film, but despite this, I left the cinema feeling sympathetic for Donnie and I just wanted to let all of my emotions go!!! YOU MUST SEE THIS MOVIE
Ok, but...
posted on 30 Aug 2009it's shallow as hell - sure you can talk for ever about 'what it all means' but anyone can write a script of unexplainable twists and outcomes.. there's some good parts but the hype is far too big. It's a coffee table film for people who pose in cafes with cigarettes and talk all day about important issues but ultimately do nothing. Yes I am bitter.