A Must See - IF you like to think.

Rating: 9/10 (30 December 2003)

As I'm reading the negative comments here, I can't help but get a little frustrated. Here's the deal with this movie (in my opinion). Don't worry, no spoilers.
The style, soundtrack, and script of this movie come together to be something unique. It's a sci-fi movie that doesn't feel sci-fi for large segments of the film. The details of the 80's style and lingo and the entire Patrick Swayze character are so great and work well as a sort of comic relief (as well as being part of the plot). However, when it goes sci-fi it goes all the way.
You learn along with Donnie as the movie goes on. It is a fantastic journey IF you don't want everything spoon fed for you. Yes, at the end of the movie you don't get the solid answers you're used to when you watch Navy Seals. The point is: it doesn't have to be that way!
I thought the coolest part of the movie was coming up with my own interpretations after the credits started rolling. It is really interesting talking with other people about it to see how everyone understands it differently.
After you see it a time or two, I highly suggest getting into the DVD special features to learn about what the director's intentions were. There are also some good online chats that explain things as far as you want to get into them.
If you like sci-fi and/or you like brain teasers you need to see this movie. If you liked Dark City or Memento for example, check this out.