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Donnie Darko (2001) 8.1
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8.1/10 from 372,387 users
Metascore: 71/100
Reviews: 2,007 user | 271 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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| Jake Gyllenhaal | ... | ||
| Holmes Osborne | ... | ||
| Maggie Gyllenhaal | ... | ||
| Daveigh Chase | ... | ||
| Mary McDonnell | ... | ||
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Arthur Taxier | ... |
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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 Simon Le Bon (as Simon LeBon), Nick Rhodes and John Taylor
Performed by Duran Duran
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According to the commentary by Richard Kelly, the Man in the Red Jogging Suit is an agent from the FAA, which was so confused by the jet engine event that they sent agents to monitor the family members. The Mystery Woman, seen during Sparkle Motion's talent show performance, was a talent scout from Star Search. See more »Goofs
While discussing Watership Down in class (1:33 approx. of Director's Cut), Donnie calls his English teacher Ms. Farmer. The character's name is Ms. Pomeroy. Farmer is the gym teacher. 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 »Soundtracks
"Notorious"Written by Simon Le Bon (as Simon LeBon), Nick Rhodes and John Taylor
Performed by Duran Duran
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Being an angst-ridden teenager has never been easy, especially when you can see what's down the road, and it looks a lot like the end of your world.
Writer and Director Richard Kelly is an artist whose films I will anticipate and Jake Gyllenhaal is truly remarkable among a very rich cast. He plays a troubled young man with a brilliant intellect and a vast imagination, struggling with the boredom of standard education, and a society afraid of its own shadow (e.g. contemporary America). An imaginary friend, Frank - a seven foot tall metal-headed skull-faced demon-rabbit saves his life by removing him from the the scene of a catastrophe just before it occurs, only to lead him down an alternative path to an even more terrible oblivion complete with forecasts of doom, psychiatrists, and self-help charlatans.
This film feels as creepy as any well-made ghost story I have ever seen, yet redefines the genre of supernatural storytelling in a very unique and original way.
Donnie Darko is a film about heroism and sacrifice, decorated with disturbing imagery, the horror of everyday life, and a soundtrack reminiscent of Lynch's best. It is also a film worthy of several viewings and at least as many varied interpretations.
I can not honestly recommend this to anybody who attends films for the pure sake of entertainment. Nor can I recommend it to people who need straight answers or have limited attention spans. It's art, and does not need to provide pat explanations for itself. As entertaining as this film may be, it has an unrelenting and merciless dark side, and might disturb even the most veteran indy film carmudgeon.
This is a great film. See it.