Unique, absorbing, and very subtle

Rating: 10/10 (5 April 2002)

I'll skip the obligatory preamble of how wonderful this movie was, and go to what I appreciated most: the nudges and hints the plot gave the viewer, almost as breadcrumbs to entice them further into Donnie's world. There were countless elements in the movie that suggested causality, or equality, or some sort of relationship without ever telling the viewer their exact role in the plot. I found that to be both refreshing and engaging. There were times when I thought that perhaps even the writer would not be able to explain the point of everything in the movie, but in the long run, it doesn't matter. This movie gives you something to experience and ponder rather than describing it blow-by-blow and resolving every loose thread in the plot. Even if one were to think that the writer had only loose control of the plot, the end result is the same -- wonderment, fascination, and an experience that will last far beyond the two hours of the movie's running time. Thanks for such a unique and fantastic movie!