Absolutely resplendent...

Rating: 10/10 (3 March 2003)

"Donnie Darko" is enigmatic, yet ingenious. No film could better capture the turmoil or the apotheosis of a troubled teenage boy. Donnie's character may seem repugnant and insane at first, but we later realize that all of us have been through what he's been through: feelings of being unfairly judged, paranoia, depression, and self squabble. It shows what this judgmental, chauvanist society does to this innocent boy. Don't rent it unless you're prepared to have all the morals you were taught warped and rebuked. The acting is also wonderful. And the song at the end, Gary Jules' remake of Tears For Fears' "Mad World," is such a rapt, powerful work of music. Everyone should see this movie.