Destiny and free will clash in the Fourth Dimension.

Rating: 10/10 (15 June 2004)

Donnie Darko is not only a savvy satire of recent American culture, but a clever, passionate cocktail of genres. Richard Kelly has brought psychology and philosophy to a new level as he explores the life of 16 year old Donald Darko.
Misunderstood from the start, Donnie is awoken one night but what he believes to be a man in a bunny suit. Seduced by the rabbit, Frank, Donnie is led from his room, which is pummeled by a rogue jet engine in his absence. Frank uses his introduction to tell Donnie that the world will end in 28 days.
Donnie spends the next 28 days of his life experiencing not only more hallucinations, but social and moral conflicts that bring the audience to understand Donnie's purpose. Frank manipulates Donnie into a series of destructive acts that expose corruption, reveal truth, and prepare Donnie for the world's end.
The audience follows Donnie through 28 days of drama and teen struggles as he begins to understand the grim connection between time, the universe, and all people. Ultimately, we are all faced with the same questions...and must make the most difficult choice of all...To conform to destiny's plan, forsaking life and love...or to betray our paths. Donnie Darko is the bittersweet story of what could have been, and what should be.