A Dark-o ride into the mysterious.

Rating: 10/10 (3 October 2002)

The film Donnie Darko is an intriguing one. It is one large story with many smaller sub-plots within it's strange interior. The movie itself is well put together if not a bit confusing at times, but follow closely and you will be enthralled in a story as dark and strange as you can imagine. The movie revolves mainly around Donnie Darko, a teen filled with the usual teen angst. Donnie however is a dillusional schizophrenic who has recurring visions of a tall demonic looking rabbit who seems to be leading him somewhere. Where the rabbit is leading Donnie and what the rabbit is trying to tell him you only find out at the end in a climax that ties all together in a puzzling "think about it for days after" type ending that can lead to so many different conclusions depending on your own beliefs and personality. The movie is beautifully shot and well acted. Stephen Poster should be commended for his wonderful cinematography and Michael Andrews score fits the overall feel of the movie quite well while adding to it very effectively. Jake Gyllenhaal as well should be commended for his portrayal of Donnie, and the overall cast was well chosen. The film was well edited and the lighting was also well done. This movie was well done overall and I feel if anyone has a problem with the movie it would be director and writer Richard Kelly's complicated and strange script which I in particular found quite original and very interesting. If you like movies that make you think and make you feel...Donnie Darko is just the ticket.