complete failure...

Rating: Null/10 (28 November 2002)

IMDB readers beware!!! This movie gathers a lot of unfavorable reviews, despite the number of favorable ones; psychologically, people are more willing to vote for something they like, then against something they don't. The amount of reviews in favor of this movie does not deny that fact that a large number of people find it a waste of time.
Attempts at neat tricks do not make a good movie. I am bewildered at the number of favorable reviews of this movie. Thirty minutes into it, I was asking myself, "Is this all there is?" Let's face it, the perfomances were bad... no other word applies. Mary McDonald did admirably, but everyone else failed miserably.
The non-existent plot bores the viewer. The dialogue (script) fails to grasp the viewer's attention. Despite many differing opinions, the soundtrack is weak and nostalgic for an era that doesn't deserve to be remembered fondly.
I realize that many people seem to like this film, but then again a lot of people like Brittany Spears, NSYNC, etc.
A movie should be able to hold the viewer's interest. This movie does not. It is a failure on many fronts. Without trying to be offensive people, come on... Terry Gilliam's "Brazil" is a great movie. "Fantastic Planet" is a great movie. "Brotherhood of the Wolf" is a fun movie. "Johnny Got His Gun" is a thoughtful, insightful movie. Donnie Darko is a complete failure.