Amazing, Period.

Rating: 10/10 (29 July 2006)

I don't know if this is against the rules or not, but this is my all time favorite movie. I just love everything about it.
The story is undoubtedly the best part of this movie. I don't want to give any of it away, but still help you understand it. This story is as creative as it follows an almost Meet Joe Black type storyline, and does it 4 times better. The great thing is that the movie is actually really funny, but it is all dark humor, but it is all hilarious. However, it's not a comedy, and actually has a very deep story of the teen years, being different, and loving someone. I won't say that it has an exact Romeo and Julliet type love story, but it's pretty similar. For everything else, it has all the things I like about a Quentin Terrantino movie, and it doesn't sacrifice anything else.
The performances are some of the best I have ever seen. This is Drew Barrymore's best role, at least what i have seen her in. Very Different from what you normally see, but it's outstanding, and incredibly well done. Jake Gyllenhall was fantastic to say the least. There are maybe 3 people who I think could have done Donnie Darko the right way, and he is top of my list. I could go on on all the other characters, but I'm sure you get it.
In short, go see this movie. Go rent it, and then go buy it. And if you're like me and like a movie that makes you think, you must see this movie.