A Contentious Movie

Rating: 10/10 (18 April 2004)

What can you say about Donnie Darko? The acting is great, the writing is great and so is the direction. Here we have something that is definitely different.
It's a retro movie but it isn't and it's a science fantasy movie but it isn't. What is not contentious is that it's very definately a philosophical movie.
Everyone I have spoken to about this film has a strong view of how good or bad they think it is. My view is that it is a superb and highly original film that, at the very least, deserves one viewing. Even if you end up hating it you will have had an experience.
Congratulations to Richard Kelly for a fine directorial debut.