Absolutely phenomenal

Rating: Null/10 (19 August 2004)

Without a doubt, this is the best movie I have ever watched. From the very first second, this unique combination of a strong storyline, amazing acting, and a poignantly intellectual soundtrack, keeps your eyes glued to the screen the entire time. Jake Gyllenhaal delivers one of the most believable performances I have ever seen, with all the idiosyncrasies of a real person.
Every actor accomplishes the tricky feat of establishing solid emotion without lapsing into soap-opera-esq melodrama. The score subtly enhances every component of the film, and the Tears for Fears song "Mad World" gives me chills. Donnie Darko is a completely unique movie that touches the viewer to the core. If you have not had the opportunity to watch this epitome of brilliance, please do, and tell all of your friends to join you.