Disturbingly fantastic

Rating: 9/10 (31 March 2011)

Donnie Darko, a movie by Richard Kelly, tells a story about the title boy, who is accredited as mentally unstable. One night, he meets a big, scary rabbit named Frank. His new friend knowingly saves Donnie's life. From now on, he needs to recompense this favor and be obedient. What is more, with this eerie encounter Donnie falls into a labyrinth of mysterious events, incidentally seeking for the truth behind life and death.
This movie is a specific blend of horror, science fiction and psychological thriller. It is nothing like all teen movies, such as American Pie, which gives the viewer a miserable bunch of jokes. This is really a very intelligent movie and, at the same time, unpredictable. Nothing is certain, until the ultimate ending.
It is one of those movies that have so many to offer: great acting (brilliant Jake Gyllenhaal and Jean Malone), sensational turns in action, suspense and overwhelming mystery. Also, songs used in the movie give a great impression and fantastically collide with the picture.
The only negative point may be the confusing script. It is hard to understand the remittance and some viewers can reject this picture, because of lack of patience. It takes a few times to finally make any sense. However, that is what makes this movie so magical and unforgettable. There are many apt interpretations and, still, people try to grasp it from another point of view.
Personally, I think it is one of the best movies ever made, and it is only sad that it was not ever promoted, as it should have been. It is really well worth seeing, as it may be one of the most spectacular and, at the same time, murky movies of all times.