Timeless, brilliant film

Rating: 10/10 (11 July 2013)

Describing Donnie Darko in 1000 words is impossible, however, I will still try and do it!
This film is probably one of the most multi-layered in existence. It is probably of the psychological thriller genre, but it is much more than that. It is very funny in parts ("he told me to forcibly insert the lifeline exercise card into my anus!"), very scary (who isn't scared of Frank) and of course, very sci-fi.
This film investigates the struggles of a troubled teenage boy in a very unconventional way.
I'm surprised at how hard writing a review for this film is, due to its incredible complexity, I don't quite know what to say.
At the end of the film you won't know what has happened, by the third or fourth viewing (provided you haven't googled it) you may have some clue, but its obscurity takes nothing away from the film.
All in all, this is probably my favourite movie of all time- the acting is great, the dialogue is either witty or genuine depending on the scene. It's cleverly directed (such a shame that everything else that Richard Kelly has directed has been so uninspiring). The storyline is very interesting and draws the viewer in immediately- and keeps you hooked throughout.
One of the best cult films of all time.