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Donnie Darko (2001) 8.1
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8.1/10 from 363,421 users
Metascore: 71/100
Reviews: 2,005 user | 270 critic | 21 from Metacritic.com A troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a large bunny rabbit that manipulates him to commit a series of crimes, after narrowly escaping a bizarre accident. Director:Richard KellyWriter:Richard Kelly |
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Cast
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| Jake Gyllenhaal | ... | ||
| Holmes Osborne | ... | ||
| Maggie Gyllenhaal | ... | ||
| Daveigh Chase | ... | ||
| Mary McDonnell | ... | ||
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Arthur Taxier | ... |
Dr. Fisher
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Bob Garland
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Joanie James
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Donnie Darko doesn't get along too well with his family, his teachers and his classmates; but he does manage to find a sympathetic friend in Gretchen, who agrees to date him. 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 - a large bunny which only Donnie can see. When an engine falls off a plane and destroys his bedroom, 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. Written by J. Spurlin
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What would you do if you knew the future? See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for language, some drug use and violence | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
30 January 2002 (France) See more »Also Known As:
Donnie Darko: The Director's Cut See more »Box Office
Budget:
$4,500,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£191,348 (UK) (25 October 2002)Gross:
$727,883 (USA) (1 October 2004)Company Credits
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Written by Giulio Caccini (as Giulio Caccino) and Paul Pritchard
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The scene where Donnie corrects Gretchen was improvised because the actress could not say the name Prof. Kenneth Monnitoff, correctly. See more »Goofs
The name of the high school is "Middlesex," which would obviously be abbreviated "MHS" for Middlesex High School. Immediately before Donnie's time travel conversation with his teacher, we see the top of the entrance of the school. There is a stone cross there with the letters "IHS". However, "IHS" is catholic acronym from Greek name of Jesus (Ihsous) and is commonly placed on the crosses. This letters aren't supposed to be acronym for the name of the school. See more »Crazy Credits
After the closing credits, on the director's cut, there is the title of the movie followed by a drawing of Frank. See more »Connections
Referenced in The Cleveland Show: Das Shrimp Boot (2012)mentioned in dialogue See more »
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"Ave Maria"Written by Giulio Caccini (as Giulio Caccino) and Paul Pritchard
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The fact that this is the Directors first film is amazing to me. The scenes dripped with style, yet that style never seemed distracting. None of it was self congratulatory or gluttonous. The visuals were supported by a truly emotional score and its hard to find fault in the 80's pop tunes that found their way into some of the more impressive scenes.
The story is very much thought provoking. Its the type that leaves you pondering the possibilities voiced by the characters. There is nothing condescending about this film. Answers arent simply handed out, rather the viewer is left to draw many conclusions instead. The acting is also top notch. If i hadnt known beforehand that Patrick Swayze was in this film I would have been shocked. His character is amusing and interesting all at the same time. A great cameo for him. Drew Barrymore is forgetable, though that in no way detracts from the film. Of course the star is Jake Gyllenhaal. There is nothing that can be said to properly praise his performance. The rest of the cast chosen fit their roles perfectly. All of these things combine to create a stunning film. One can only hope that filmgoers will give this little gem a shot and support a true wonder. This is the only film I have awarded a 10/10 on the IMDB.