worth watching......but not a classic

Rating: 9/10 (27 April 2002)

this movie is thought-provoking, but also real confusing. in one respect, the uncertainty about what exactly is going on can be annoying, and you might feel a bit unsatisfied at the end. however, leaving the film open to interpretation is a good idea.
i think the most important thing about donnie darko is its insight into humanity, not the way it looks at time travel.......maybe reviewers who called it a science fiction flick missed the point a bit. the core characters act well and it is easy to relate to the film's cynicism.
even if there are more plot holes than time loops this is essentially a very interesting film and should be seen by anyone who is bored of predictable 'mainstream' films. peace