The story itself is the main attraction the movie. Just the way it should be.

Rating: 9/10 (21 October 2002)

Donnie Darko is a confusing adventure. There are a few oversights that become apparent as you watch the film, and even more you will only notice upon hearing the director's commentary track on the DVD. They admit to breaking their own rules for time travel, but I cannot fault them for that. The film is well-crafted and wonderfully directed. The cast is excellent all around, except for Drew Barrymore who is simply not believable as a teacher. Richard Kelly does many interesting things with his film, transporting us back into the late 1980's without dwelling on the time period. You never really think of the time period or the location. The story itself is the main attraction the movie. Just the way it should be.