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Richard Kelly (written by)
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Release Date:
30 January 2002 (France) more
Tagline:
Life is one long insane trip. Some people just have better directions. more
Plot:
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. full summary | full synopsis
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11 wins & 10 nominations more
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Brilliant mix of black-humour, time-travel and a teen love story. more (1921 total)

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Donnie Darko: The Director's Cut (USA) (director's cut)
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Rated R for language, some drug use and violence.; Rated R for language, some underage drug and alcohol use, and violence. (director's cut)
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113 min | 133 min (director's cut)
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2.35 : 1 more
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When Donnie tells Gretchen he accidentally burned down a house, they are walking directly in front of Jim Cunningham's house. The Life Line Exercise Card that Donnie reads is about a girl finding a lost wallet. Later, Donnie finds Jim Cunningham's wallet on the sidewalk outside his mansion. more
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Continuity: While in the car with his father, the passenger side mirror can be seen outside of the window. During the back and forth shots between Donnie and his father, the mirror noticeably changes angles. more
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[first lines]
Elizabeth: I'm voting for Dukakis.
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Ave Maria more

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Why did Dr. Thurman call Donnie's parents on the night of the party?
Why did the director Kelly put the phrase "Deus Ex Machina" in the film? Why does Donnie say "Deus Ex Machina?"
What happened to Gretchen's mother at the end of the film?
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Brilliant mix of black-humour, time-travel and a teen love story., 4 June 2004
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Author: (nwatts@tpg.com.au) from Sydney, Australia

Donnie Darko (2001) - 9.5 / 10

There are very few movies that hit at such a level 'Donnie Darko' does. It weaves in everything about a movie you've come to love; and it has something different to offer everyone.

'Donnie Darko' tells the story of a young Middlesex guy, Donnie Darko. He's a fairly troubled teenager, who awakes one night to confront the shocking news that the world will end in 28 days time. Over the course of these 28 days we watch as Donnie turns everyone's lives upside down, and witness things only possible in your darkest dreams.

Jake Gyllenhaal (The Day After Tomorrow, October Sky) plays a brilliant troubled teenager. Giving us the best performance of his career. Mary McDonnell (Independence Day) plays Donnie's mother with the same dedication and brilliance any mother would.

If you haven't yet seen 'Donnie Darko', place it at the top of your to see list! If you've seen it, place it at the top of your to buy list! Easily one of the top ten movies of all time.

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