What a film!!!

Rating: 10/10 (21 November 2002)

Donnie Darko took over a year to reach us in Oz. Its a shame because not only is an extremely original film, but up there with the best films release of the year.
Its everything Vanilla Sky tried (and failed) to be... Its a mindf**k that doesnt let go and has a twist that, unlike Vanilla Sky, works even if you have to suspend some disbelief.
Kudos to Drew Barrymore and her 'Flower Films' for helping get this mini-masterpiece out to an audience who wants more than just remakes and high concept films.
What a debut from Richard Kelly. I can't wait for him to make another movie. Lets hope it doesnt take as long to get here as Donnie Darko did.
*****