Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Jake Gyllenhaal | ... | Donnie Darko | |
Holmes Osborne | ... | Eddie Darko | |
Maggie Gyllenhaal | ... | Elizabeth Darko | |
Daveigh Chase | ... | Samantha Darko | |
Mary McDonnell | ... | Rose Darko | |
James Duval | ... | Frank | |
Arthur Taxier | ... | Dr. Fisher | |
Patrick Swayze | ... | Jim Cunningham | |
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Mark Hoffman | ... | Police Officer |
David St. James | ... | Bob Garland | |
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Tom Tangen | ... | Man in Red Jogging Suit |
Jazzie Mahannah | ... | Joanie James | |
Jolene Purdy | ... | Cherita Chen | |
Stuart Stone | ... | Ronald Fisher | |
Gary Lundy | ... | Sean Smith |
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. Written by J. Spurlin
I don't know what to type. Honestly. This is just one of those movies you have to see for yourself.
Its also one of those movies that to fully get it, you have to see it more than once. Its a brilliant film, but a bit confusing.
Well, the plot may sound stupid, and if it hadn't been as brilliantly executed, it probably would have been. But its brilliant. I am going to attempt to explain it. Here goes...
A giant rabbit (no kidding) comes to proclaim the end of the world (no kidding) to troubled teenager Donnie Darko. Then, an aeroplane engine crashes into his bedroom while the rabbit is proclaiming the end of the world. (no kidding. Donnie then is able to see peoples 'paths', (represented as a long tube in front of the person, showing where they are going to go next) and is able to deny his own path. Confusing eh? This is a movie I can't explain any more. The rest has to be seen for yourself. Don't go in expecting a fully blown horror movie or any type of film with a straightforward, easy to understand plot. Because this film is really deep. Thought provoking, captivating, mesmerising and moving, this is a work of genius. This isn't the sort of film you can just watch casually though. You have been warned....