Does this really deserve a top 100 list?

Rating: 7/10 (17 May 2006)

Let me start by reminding my readers Donnie Darko is not a bad movie. Jake gyleminahalfardein or whatever does an exceptional job as the weirded out high schooler with evil bunny vision and supersonic god hearing. The movie is set-up nicely and paced right on time. The idea, though not concrete is original and intriguing and is a potential conversation storm. Thus, I cannot give "Donnie Darko" any less than a 7/10, but it's flaws detract from its success. When I watch a movie, I need to have images and themes bootprinted in my brain like jackie chan just kicked my ass....brain or something like that....anyways, one reason this movie failed to be great is it tries to be classic. They try to inject Donnie with super smart intelligence and emotional anti-social speeches which just don't move me in the slightest. I wasn't even nudged by his "gripping" lunch room monologue. I don't like subplotting religion into a film like its supposed to be some sort of subliminal message only heard by listeners and then calling the bulk of said message science fiction because you add some time travel and an exploding plane. You have to give me downright explosiveness to be considered for my top 250, nevertheless my top 100. Yes, Donnie Darko is an exceptional piece of artwork. No it does not deserve to higher than Full Metal Jacket. 7/10